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Up for sale is an authentic, original USS Kitty Hawk (CVA-63) Cruise Book detailing the ship's 1966–1967 Westpac (Western Pacific) deployment during the Vietnam War era.This historically significant cruise book serves as a deployment yearbook, chronicling the carrier's operations, daily life of the crew, and the integrated carrier air wing/aviation squadrons.BONUS INCLUDED:
This listing includes the original loose, laid-in color lithograph photo print insert of the USS Kitty Hawk underway at sea, which was originally distributed with the book.CONDITION DETAILS:Spine & Cover:
The exterior textured brown cover remains sturdy with vibrant gold embossed lettering and emblem details. There is noticeable shelf wear, fraying, and surface peeling at the top and bottom edges of the spine, exposing the lighter backing material underneath. Light corner bumping is present.Pages & Binding:
The binding remains tight and structurally sound. The internal pages are clean, crisp, and free from major staining, highlighting, or missing pages.Internal Markings:
Features standard printed veteran artwork and signatures/names (such as "James Bryan") typical of these commemorative yearbooks.Photo Insert Condition:
The separate color print insert is authentic but shows clear signs of age, including a prominent heavy diagonal crease and smaller bends along the left-hand side, alongside some natural curling at the edges. Please see photos for detailed views.Please review all uploaded photographs carefully to assess the cosmetic condition before purchasing.The item will be securely packed in protective wrap and shipped in a sturdy box to ensure safe transit.
