The Ports of Astoria, Oreg. and Longview and Vancouver Wash.
Washington, DC: War Department Corps of Engineers and United States Shipping Board, 1932. Revised, 1931. Three-quarter Leather. 8vo. Pp. x, [2], 166. Frontis. map. Illustrated with eight black and white photo plates. Of six maps, five are fold-out. Folding tables. Index. Marbled endpapers. Bound in red three-quarter pebble grain morocco over matching red cloth, gilt lettering on spine. Fine. Item #3559
A superb, bright copy of this generous history and detailed overview of key Pacific Northwest ports, housed in a handsome binding with great shelf appeal. Prepared by the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors, this is one title in a series of reports on major US ports created in preparation of prospective war utilization. The wealth of information contained is astounding; the fold-out aerial photo of the Port of Astoria is impressive. An uncommon book, verging on rare.
Price: $150.00