Royal Navy in Old Photographs Tapa dura - 1975

J.M. Dent & Sons, 1975. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Dust jacket in poor condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,750grams, ISBN:0460041320

Hardback. Acceptable.

Hardback. Very Good.

(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) A unique collection of photographs recording the changes and developments in Naval vessels from the mid nineteenth century to the eve of the first World War. The period saw not only the transition from sail to steam, but also that from wooden walls to armour plate. (Published: 1978) (Publisher: J M Dent & Sons) (ISBN: 0460041320) (Pagination: 189photographs and captions.) (Condition: Good in edgecreased d/w) UL-XXXXXX

This is a first soft-cover edition of The Royal Navy in Old Photographs, by the English naval officer Wilfred Pym Trotter (1897-1984), published in 1975. (I also have The Victorian and Edwardian Army in Old Photographs listed here.)
It is a wonderful cornucopia of images dating from the 1840s to just prior to the first world war. The captions are great and the photographs themselves are mostly of extraordinary quality given the time they were taken. More than anything however, the breadth of subjects captured makes this book stand apart from many picture books about the Royal Navy, and the sailors and officers themselves are often the focus, though rarely posed in pristine uniforms, but rather shown at their work. Beautiful collection.
176 pages with 190 photos. The covers are darkening but the inside is in excellent condition.
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Uk: J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd, 1975. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Previous Owner Bookplate. Spot Of Light Soiling On Endpaper. Dj Has Slight Discoloration And Bit Of Edge And Corner Wear.

London: J M Dent, 1975. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. quarto. Type: Book Unpaginated. 1st printing. An unread book. DJ shows use. with small losses to head and tail of spine.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.