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Odero-terni-orlando-italian Shipbuilding Company- History Book-illustrated-1939

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GOOD EVENING FROM GENOVA, ITALY. The book is in album large size, measuring 13-3/4″ x 11″ Cm. 35 x 28 , 115 pages, hard bound, numbered copy # 161, unique edition published and printed in 1939. A – Anonima per l’Industria Poligrafica e Affini – Genova. Date of publishing: 1939. Excellent condition as per my… (read more)

1950’s RARE This Is the Ship I Sailed On USS General H. W. Butner Book History

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This is a rare piece of history that any naval collector would be proud to add to their collection. The USS General H. It is a true treasure trove of information that offers a glimpse into the past. This book is a must-have for anyone interested in military collectibles or naval history. It is in… (read more)

10 Pages Port of Norfolk VA Log on Cargo Ships Unloading at Wharf Great History

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10 pages out of a port of Norfolk log book that are written on both sides. Thus 20 pages of content. Important history of Norfolk. I focus on happy repeat customers and try to ensure all are happy. We mark down prices after most items are active for 30 days so encourage you to come… (read more)

1893 UNION IRON WORKS NAVY BATTLESHIP OREGON SAN FRANCISCO CA California History

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1893 ENGRAVED INVITATION TO THE LAUNCHING OF ONE OF AMERICA’S FIRST TRUE BATTLESHIPS, FROM UNION IRON WORKS, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA. M UNION IRON WORKS. Single sheet, heavy stock, measuring 7.75 x 6.75 inches, engraved, with vignette of the Battleship Oregon. Removed from album leaf, with offset glue residue on verso, creased at old fold, some… (read more)

1930s US Navel History Sub-Ron Five Equatorial Cruse, Aircraft Carrier USS Dewey

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1930s US Navel History Sub-Ron Five Equatorial Cruse, Aircraft Carrier USS Dewey. Welcome to Auntie Q’s! Auntie Q’s specializes in estates and items that are fresh to the market! 1930’s US Navel History: Documentation Sub-Ron Five Equatorial Cruse! This is directly out of my extensive personal collection. It came out of a local estate many… (read more)

USS Dolphin PG-24 ships bell. Incredible history! Read Wikipedia article + more

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President Truman gave my grandfather A. Adams this bell sometime in early 50’s. My grandfather and Truman were friends since he was Mayor of Key West when Truman was POTUS. Specifics are not known. The bell just showed up and my grandad was no fan of the bell. So he gave it to our family…. (read more)

USS Dolphin PG-24 ships bell. Incredible history! Read Wikipedia article + more

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President Truman gave my grandfather A. Adams this bell sometime in early 50’s. My grandfather and Truman were friends since he was Mayor of Key West when Truman was POTUS. Specifics are not known. The bell just showed up and my grandad was no fan of the bell. So he gave it to our family…. (read more)