HISTORIC AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE SURVEY. (THE) Hamms, Volumes 1 Through 7

Jackson, Melvin H. (Editor) ( 1983), Salem, NH 7 elephant folio volumes, various paginations. Color and b/w plates. Price: $3500 Complete set of 7 volumes the premiere research tool for American merchant vessels of the 19th century. 1,009 scale drawings (330 are foldouts 37″x18″) of 360 ships, 198 photos, 49 sketches, 9 in color. Volumes I-IV, East Coast Vessels. Volumes V, Great Lakes. Volumes VI-VII, West Coast Vessels. Originally a WPA project in 1936-7, this is a modern reprint in sturdy binders on acid free paper in elephant folio volumes measuring 18″ x23″. Seven volumes plastic sealed in pristine condition. Shipping at cost (I suggest you pick them up.) Make Offer.