All the Drowned Sailors Raymond B Lech 1982 1st Ed Signed Inscribed USS Indianap
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First edition · Signed
Good vintage condition overall. Hardcover book and interior pages appear clean and securely bound with light age-related wear. Original dust jacket is present but shows substantial wear, including edge tears, chipping, creasing, rubbing, staining/discoloration and areas of paper loss, especially along the upper edges and corners. Front endpaper contains a handwritten inscription dated July 18, 1995 and signed “Ray.” The inscription appears consistent with being from author Raymond B. Lech, but the signature has not been independently authenticated. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition. Description All the Drowned Sailors By Raymond B. Lech Stein and Day Publishers, 1982 Hardcover with original dust jacket ISBN 0-8128-2881-X First published in 1982, this book examines the sinking of the USS Indianapolis during World War II and the circumstances surrounding one of the most tragic naval disasters in U.S. history. This copy contains a handwritten inscription on the front endpaper dated July 18, 1995, addressed to “Ron Lovell,” ending: “Sincerely, Ray” The inscription appears to have been written and signed by author Raymond B. Lech, although the signature has not been professionally or independently authenticated. The original dust jacket is included and shows significant vintage wear, including tears, chipping, creasing, rubbing, staining and edge loss. The hardcover book itself and interior pages appear substantially better preserved. A desirable copy for coll
- Publisher: Stein and Day
- Year: 1982
- Condition: Good
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