“THE NAVY” 2000, 1^ST Ed/1^st Prt, HARDCOVER, Naval Historical Foundation Editor in Chief Rear Admiral W J Holland, Jr, USN (Ret). Brand new condition. To mark the 225th anniversary of the U.S. Navy, this oversized naval history features hundreds of full-color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations that document the ships and weaponry, campaigns, accomplishments, and people that have played a key role in the evolution of the U.S. Navy. 75,000 first printing. The Naval Historical Foundation was a nonprofit organization founded in 1926 and disbanded in 2022. It had a broad mission to preserve and promote the naval history of the United States by supporting official maritime history programs and institutions, meeting the needs of the public for naval history, and collecting historical items. The foundation was located at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C.

Outstanding photographs, illustrations and commentary with a gorgeous hardcover.

A true collector’s edition, this will make an excellent addition for your collection. If you want the best there is, this is it.