Janes Fighting Ships WW2 1941 1942 1943-44 Hardcover Book Lot Naval Reference For Sale

Offering a rare and historically significant 3-volume lot of Jane’s Fighting Ships covering the critical World War II years of 1941, 1942, and 1943-44, published by Macmillan. These indispensable naval reference books provide detailed specifications, photographs, and silhouettes of the world\'s navies at the height of global conflict. This set carries interesting provenance, featuring a previous owner\'s stamp/label for Edward N. Hanson, Electrical Engineer of Studio City, California, as well as an inscription noting \"Christmas 1944, Long Beach, Calif. Frank Morton Hereford, Lt., U.S.N.R.\"

Very worn and tired-looking hardcovers. The boards show heavy rubbing, fading, and shelf wear. The 1943-44 volume is particularly impacted with noticeable water stains, dampness marks, and heavy discoloration to the blue cloth boards. Bindings across the set are loose and tender from age and weight, though still intact. Pages overall remain in good, readable condition, appear complete with all illustrations and advertisements intact, and display typical age toning.

• ​Publisher: Macmillan

• ​Format: Hardcover (Oblong quarto format)

• ​Provenance: Includes historical ownership markings from a U.S. Naval Reserve Lieutenant in Long Beach, CA (dated Christmas 1944) and an electrical engineer\'s business stamp

• ​Content: Comprehensive international naval architecture, warship registries, photographs, schematics, technical specs, and period maritime advertisements

​Janes Fighting Ships WW2 1941 1942 1943 1944 Hardcover Book Lot Naval Reference