The Sinking of the "Merrimac" by Naval Instructor Richard Pearson Hobson-1899

This is "The Sinking of the 'Merrimac' " by Naval Instructor Richard Pearson Hobson. Published by The Century Co., New York, 1899. First Edition. Hardcover that shows light general wear. Both front and rear cover hinge are cracked. It is internally clean, tight and complete--I will call the book Very Good. Measures 5 5/8 X 8, 306 pages. A SCARCE FEW copies of this book can be found on Amazon and other internet booksites for upwards of $179!!! I will offer this nice First Edition for only $30.00 plus $5.50 S&H in the US. Shipping costs to Canada will be considerably less than the general international rate quoted. (Rm 1, R, Case 3, Shelf 3)