[Rarebooks] fs: WWII waterfront sabotage

[Back Creek Books]

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We are pleased to offer:
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(No. 9373 )  National Board of Fire Underwriters and Marine Underwriters.
SAFEGUARDING WATERFRONT PROPERTIES.
Chicago: National Board of Fire Underwriters, [1940s]. Wrappers, Octavo,
[ii], 29 pages. Fine.
      Scarce World War II booklet highlighting vulnerabilities of ports,
piers and wharves in the U.S., and suggesting many improved practice
requirements. The primary threat was fire--either by accident or
sabotage--with the danger being greatly multiplied by the wartime congestion
of vessels in the water and cargo on the piers at major ports. Prepared for
the U.S. Coast Guard. Lots of interesting information. Bound in printed blue
paper covers, saddle-stapled binding. Tiny tear to edge of front cover at
head of spine, faint browning toward edges of covers.    $50.00
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