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Up for sale is a rare, original 1969 military cruisebook / history book for the U.S. Naval Support Activity (NSA) in DaNang, Vietnam. Published by the Public Affairs Division of the U.S. Navy in January 1969 (Printed by Dai Nippon, Tokyo).
This massive, highly detailed 294-page book serves as an archival record of the logistical support operations across northern I-Corps (covering Danang, Cua Viet, Dong Ha, Tan My, Hue, Phu Bai, Chu Lai, and Sa Huynh). It features hundreds of black & white and color photographs, unit rosters, historical timelines, and operational overviews.
This listing includes the highly collectible, original cardboard outer mailing sleeve box used to ship the book from the FPO in San Francisco.
**SPECIFICATIONS:**
- Year: 1969
- Pages: 294 pages
- Dimensions: Folio size (approx. 12" x 15")
- Inclusion: Includes original cardboard outer mailing sleeve box with printed return address: "U.S. NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY, FPO, SAN FRANCISCO 96695".
**CONDITION NOTE (Please Read & View Photos):**
- Hardcover Book: Shows notable external wear, including surface staining/discoloration, edge-wear, and a tear exposing the inner board on the lower right-hand corner.
- Binding & Interior: The pages are complete, bright, clean, and entirely free of handwriting, stains, or missing pages. The inner binding holds, though the text-block has typical aging common with this specific edition's binding quality.
- Mailing Sleeve: Intact with clear, crisp printed text. Shows typical vintage cardboard aging and corner softening from storage. The "To:" lines remain blank.
**SHIPPING:**
Will be securely packed and shipped via USPS Media Mail to save on shipping costs (package weighs approximately 4 lbs). Tracked and insured.