Lot 0248

Diving History, Treasure, Military Book Grouping

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Military & Commercial Diving History Publications: Grouping of a military and commercial diving history publications. The collection is made up of six Journal of Diving History issues #64, 65, 80, 81, 88, and 100. One issue of Offshore Diver #6. A sof

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Military & Commercial Diving Equipment Catalogs & Manuals: Grouping consists of the following; hardbound book American Dive Catalog Collection by Ray Mathieson, Manual De Bueo Deportivo, US Navy Diving Manual Vol 2 May 15 1991, hardbound Manual For Divers Pre

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Diving Adventure Book Lot + Lloyd Bridges Autograph: This is a grouping of 7 books, all used in various conditions. The titles include: Sea Goldby Hugh McAlister hardcover, The Treasure Hunt of the S-18 by Graham M. Dean 1934 hardcover, Deep Sea Divers

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American Dive Catalog, Schrader History & 1916 Manual: Trio of new unread historical diving helmet related books. The first is the American Dive Catalog Collection. This large hardcover book is a treasure trove of information on American made diving helme

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US Navy Diving Manual & Military Diving Grouping: This lot consists of three original diving manuals. The first is a pair of US Navy manuals, volume 1 dating to June 1985 and volume 2 dating to May 1991. The third publication is an original and detai

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Frogman Spy, Underwater Warriors, Hidden Depths Books: Exciting lot of vintage military diving related books. Collection consists of Frogman Spy by J. Bernard Hutton, 1960, 1st printing, 180 pages, dust jacket original, former library copy with stamps ins

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A Pictorial History of Diving Book: Like new copy of a wonderful book titled A Pictorial History of Diving from 1998. 149 pages in full color of amazing historical equipment. Dust jacket protector reflecting light in photos. Dust jacket

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A Pictorial History of Diving Book Hardcover 1988: A fantastic study of diving history and equipment from ancient breath-hold diving to modern deep-sea diving. The sharp color photos are complement by the detailed text and additional information on ea

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Grouping of 8 Military & Diving Related Patches: This is a grouping of eight total diving and military related patches. All appear to be in unused condition. The grouping consists of a Canadian divers patch, F.S.V British Argyll, two Russian diver p

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The History Of Russian Diving Book Issue 1 2002 Signed: Fascinating and relatively difficult softcover magazine style book on the history of Russian diving. Half of the text is in Russian and the other half in English. This is the 1st issue printed in 2002

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Book Lot #1 Underwater Exploration & History Of Diving: Book lot #1 of books related to underwater exploration and diving. Lot consists of a photocopy of Deep Diving and Submarine Operations from Siebe Gorman 1981, Exploring The Lusitania by Robert Ballard

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Vintage Dive Manual, Catalog, Book & Photo Grouping: This is a grouping of assorted diving publications and photos. The lot includes 2 vintage black and white photos, a reprint of the classic 1859 Diving With & Without Armor, an original Commercial Divi

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8 Treasure Hunting Books, Collection #1: Grouping of eight different vintage books, all related to treasure hunting. This lot consists of Treasure Hunting by Harold Wilkins. Book of the Seven Seas by Peter Freuchens – dust jacket is torn a

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8 Treasure Hunting Books, Collection #2: Grouping of eight different vintage books, all related to treasure hunting. This lot consists of Treasure Mans 25 Greatest Quest For El Dorado – Hard copy – Facts and Fantasy of Treasure and Treas

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10 Treasure Hunting Books, Collection #3: Grouping of ten different vintage books, all related to treasure hunting. This lot consists of Treasure – Mans 25 Quest For El Dorado. The Golden Sea by Joseph Brown, hard copy. Buried Treasure Of T

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Diving History, Treasure, Military Book Grouping

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This is a grouping of 7 books, all used but in good condition. The titles include The First Five Fathoms by Arthur C. Clarke 1960 hardcover with dustjacket, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea hardcover, Diving Dictionary by W.H. Short softcover, Undersea Treasures by National Geographic hardcover with dustjacket, The Hidden Galleon by John Amrhein Jr hardcover with dustjacket signed, United States Navy Diver by Mark V. Lonsdale hardcover, The Great Barrier Reef by Allan Power hardcover with dustjacket. Books range from like new condition to well used with light notes or marks inside.

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