Make an Offer Today and Get a Quick Response! Take a Look at this Week’s Specials! RICKOVER – INSCRIBED BOOK SIGNED – HFSID 177282. RICKOVER First edition copy of Rickover’s Swiss Schools and Ours: Why Theirs Are Better, signed “with my compliments” by him on the flyleaf Inscribed book signed: Washington D. /To: Captain Edwin E. Kintner/With my compliments/ H. Copy of Swiss Schools and Ours: Why Theirs Are Better by Admiral H. An Atlantic Monthly Press book published by Little, Brown and Company. Hardcover with dust cover. He presided over the build-up of the U. He also presided over the construction of the one-of a kind, super-secret NR-1 nuclear submarine. Despite cost overruns during its development, which earned the wrath of the General Accounting Office, the NR-1 fulfilled Rickover’s fondest hopes. The story of the craft has now been told in Dark Waters: An Insider’s Account of the NR-1, the Cold War’s Undercover Nuclear Submarine by Don Davis and original crewmember Lee Vyborny (2002). Rickover was promoted to rear admiral in 1953, vice-admiral in 1959 and admiral in 1973. Flyleaf is lightly discolored. Boards are lightly soiled with rounded corners. Dustcover is lightly soiled, scuffed and creased with rounded and worn corners Otherwise, fine condition. See more material from these signers. See more listings in our MILITARY (2,442). Please note that this is an authentically signed item. We do not sell autograph copies or signature reprints. Images shown may contain our company watermark. The actual document does not contain this watermark. This item has been authenticated and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by our parent company, Gallery of History, Inc. We financially stand behind our COA. Ask us about our PSA/DNA and JSA authentication guarantee. Our Third & Best Handbook – The One You Want On Historical Documents! Enhance your collecting experience. For the experienced and novice collector and for those who just love learning history this beautiful 253-page hardcover volume is for you! Take a look at over. Other listings in these categories. Gallery of History is the world’s largest dealer of authentic autographs and manuscripts. Our inventory contains documents in all areas of interest including presidents, royalty, military, aviation, religion, business, science, celebrities, sports, music, authors and more. Whether looking to add to your collection, acquire a unique centerpiece for the home or office, or as a truly one-of-a-kind gift for someone special, you’ll find it here at HistoryForSale. The Gallery of History. Founded in 1981, is a long-standing UACC Registered Dealer, #RD110, and is a long-standing member of the Manuscript Society. The Gallery of History is the largest dealer in the world with an available inventory that exceeds 230,000 rare autographs and manuscripts. Preserving historical documents is important to us. Our unframed items are sent to you either in acid-free archival sleeves or have been encapsulated when noted. The majority of our in-house framed items are also encapsulated in acid free sleeves to guard against organic acids, mounted in an acid-free enviroment and are framed behind glass or UF3-AR Plexiglas which blocks out most ultraviolet light. We warrant to the original purchaser for a period of ten (10) years from the date of the sale the authenticity of any autograph offered by HistoryForSale. Gallery of History is not liable for any other damages, including consequential damages. There are no other warranties of any nature either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.