Rockland, Maine: Self Published, 1984. First Edition, Limited . Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. viii, 183 pp. Stated First Edition. Hand numbered limitation statement signed by author on ffep. Well illustrated in black and white photographs of vessels, shipyard activities, launches and documents. Of particular interest are two chapters about Navy construction at Camden Shipbuilding and Marine Railway Co. in World War II. The author worked in the company's bookkeeping office during the war years, which gave her a unique perspective. Dyer has written 7 books on Camden History. Green cloth with gilt titles. Pictorial endpapers consist of D.S. Osborn map of Camden in 1856 at front and Roe & Colby 1875 map at back. Crisp dustjacket with price intact, 1/8" void on spine edge and minor soil on edges. NF/VG

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Bookseller: Lippincott Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 3472BT
Title: Grog Ho!: The History of Wooden Vessel Building in Camden, Maine
Author: Dyer, Barbara F
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition, Limited
Publisher: Self Published
Place of Publication: Rockland, Maine
Date Published: 1984
Keywords: World War II Era Shipbuilding, List of Vessels Built Camden, Me 1792-1890
Bookseller catalogs: Nautical; Maine Town History;

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