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20000 Jobs Under The Sea A History of Diving by Parker

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Torrance Parker Twice Signed 20,000 Jobs Under the Sea: Hardcover 1997. First edition, signed twice. A history of diving and underwater engineering. This large book is full of amazing photos and details - really fantastic! The first divers, bios, evolution

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20,000 Jobs Under the Sea: Torrance Parker 1st Edition: Hardcover 1997. First edition. A history of diving and underwater engineering. This large book is full of amazing photos and details - really fantastic! The first divers, bios, evolution of diving equ

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20000 Divers Under The Sea Book Signed Torrance Parker: 20,000 Divers Under The Sea by Torrance R. Parker. A history of the Mediterranean and Western Atlantic sponge trades with an account of early deep diving. Inscribed by Parker and hand numbered 666 out

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Wenoka Knife In Box 1943-1993 50 Years of Scuba Diving History: Very impressive Wenoka presentation knife in the original wood box commemorating 50 years of scuba diving history. Other side of blade is an engraved message from Sea Quest to a dive company. Box has

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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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Diving History, Treasure, Military Book Grouping: 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, Div

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Wenoka US Navy Deep Sea Diving Knife + Presentation Box: Very impressive limited numbered knife commemorating the beginning of deep-sea diving. This like new knife comes in the original wood box with lock. The knife is made to the same specifications of the

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Replica Deep Sea Scuba Diving Helmet: DESCRIPTION: A reproduction deep sea scuba diving helmet composed of brass and copper. Attached plaque: "U.S. Navy Diving Helmet, Mark V, Morse Diving Equipment Co. Inc. Boston Mass." CIRCA: 20th Cent

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Deep Sea Navy Diving Helmet on Walnut Base: Deep Sea Navy Diving Helmet on Walnut Base, Replica. Helmut is brass and copper. This item requires third party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made. Dimensions: 19 x 17 x 19

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28 Issues of The Journal of Diving History HDS-USA: Like new issues of the highly detailed The Journal of Diving History. 28 issues total which span numbers 72 to 75, 78 to 87 and 88 to 101. These cover a date range of approximately 2012 to 2020. All i

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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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Wenoka Knife In Box 50 Years Of Scuba Diving History: Very impressive Wenoka presentation knife in the original wood box commemorating 50 years of scuba diving history! Knife is number 0873. Box has been stored since 1993 and shows some external scuffs.

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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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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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Iconic 1916 A.J. Morse & Son 3 Light Diving Helmet: This is a classic piece of American diving history is represented in this A.J. Morse & Son Inc. diving helmet. Referred to as The Most Popular Helmet In Use in the 1917 A.J. Morse & Son (Morse) catalo

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20000 Jobs Under The Sea A History of Diving by Parker

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Like new copy of the incredible book by Torrance R. Parker titled 20,000 Jobs Under the Sea; A History of Diving and Underwater Engineering. This is from the 2nd Printing in June 1998. 354 pages, original dust jacket.

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