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ex libris with usual library markings and checkout card sleeve, dust jacket has a closed tear along top of spine and is clipped on inside front cover, jacket has plastic sleeve, first inside page has small cutout otherwise, a solid, clean copy includes maps, illustrations, and photos this book is a lively and scrupulously researched account of a recent science, from early finds by sponge divers and fishermen to the discoveries of modern expeditions. The author, who often writes from firsthand experience, also covers technical advances, new salvaging equipment, and the future of underwater archaeology. |