History

In addition to my interest in the Navy history from a family standpoint, I've also started collecting an assortment of antique Navy books, as well as a few non-Navy. At this point my collection is small, but will grow through the years.

Watch Officers Guide 1941

The Bluejackets Manual 1940

The Bluejackets Manual 1943

The Bluejackets Manual 1944. This book was originally issued to Anthony F. Ozanich. Inside the book I found a Railway Express Agency receipt dated 1-5-1945

Naval Customs, Traditions, and Usage. Originally written in 1939 by Lieutenant Commander Leland P. Lovette, this copy was reprinted in 1942.

The United States Navy -- A History. The copyright in this book is 1943.

The Bluejackets Manual, Fifteenth Edition 1959

While still in Junior High, I received a series of Tom Swift books as a Christmas present. I thought they had been lost during one of my many moves with the Navy. I recently found them in a box at my parent's home, and they have returned to my bookshelves, where I will ensure they are well taken care of. They are:
Tom Swift and his Motorcycle -- Copyright 1910
Tom Swift and his Motorboat -- Copyright 1910
Tom Swift and his Airship -- Copyright 1910
Tom Swift and his Submarine Boat -- Copyright 1910
Tom Swift and his Electric Runabout -- Copyright 1910
Tom Swift and his Wireless Message -- Copyright 1911
Tom Swift Among the Diamond Makers -- Copyright 1911
Tom Swift in the Caves of Ice -- Copyright 1911
Tom Swift and his Sky Racer -- Copyright 1911
Tom Swift and his Electric Rifle -- Copyright 1911
Tom Swift in the City of Gold -- Copyright 1912
Tom Swift and his Air Glider -- Copyright 1912
Tom Swift and his Wizard Camera -- Copyright 1912
Tom Swift and his Great Search Light -- Copyright 1912
Tom Swift and his Giant Cannon -- Copyright 1913
Tom Swift and his Photo Telephone -- Copyright 1914
Tom Swift Among the Fire Fighters -- Copyright 1921
Tom Swift and his Flying Boat -- Copyright 1923

From 1910 to 1923, Victor Appleton wrote 26 of these books (there may have been more after), and I am missing 8. It will be a pleasure for me to search for them in the antique stores!

Another book I found while going through this box, but didn't know I had (don't remember anyway) is:

The Sword in the Stone by T.H. White -- Copyright 1939