The Essex Epic USS Essex Korean War Cruise Book

RARE - "The Essex Epic" USS Essex (CV-9) Korean War Cruise Book 1952 - U. Extremely rare and collectible official U. Navy cruise book for the USS Essex (CV-9), documenting her second Korean War deployment in 1952.

This hardcover book features a distinctive navy blue textured cover with embossed gold lettering and military ribbon decorations. Portraits of commanding officers (Captains Lovett, Bidee & Stroop). Subject: USS Essex CV-9 / Korean War / U. Genre: Military History / Naval / WWII & Korean War. Condition: Please see all photos for details.

Very rare piece of American naval history.