Maritime South Africa: a pictorial history Tapa dura - 1985

(Cape Town: Struik, 1985) 0869772171. 4to; original pictorial boards; laminated pictorial dustwrapper; pp. 176, incl. index; impressively illustrated, in monochrome and colour, including reproductions of contemporary photographs and artwork. A little light foxing to endpapers and edges. Very good condition. "This is a magnificent pictorial record of our maritime history. The subject is well researched, the breadth of coverage impressive and the text very readable. … It is not only for the enthusiast but also for the uninitiated and indeed the scholar. Included are the great shipping enterprises and the fine ships which provided our passenger services and economic lifeline for so long. The country's maritime infrastructure is well documented - from the small, romantic and almost forgotten ports, to the magnificent harbours of today. The authors also cover our proud naval record and the many facets of our comparatively young merchant marine." - From the Foreword. .

C. Struik, 1985. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. The boards are edgeworn and marked.Gift inscription.Slightly damp marked.Excellent binding.[R.K]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

(Cape Town: Struik, 1985) 0869772171. 4to; original pictorial boards; no dustwrapper; pp. 176, incl. index; impressively illustrated, in monochrome and colour, including reproductions of contemporary photographs and artwork. Boards rather rubbed; lower board partially sunned; a little foxing to prelims. Good condition. "This is a magnificent pictorial record of our maritime history. The subject is well researched, the breadth of coverage impressive and the text very readable. … It is not only for the enthusiast but also for the uninitiated and indeed the scholar. Included are the great shipping enterprises and the fine ships which provided our passenger services and economic lifeline for so long. The country's maritime infrastructure is well documented - from the small, romantic and almost forgotten ports, to the magnificent harbours of today. The authors also cover our proud naval record and the many facets of our comparatively young merchant marine." - From the Foreword. .

C. Struik, 1985. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Near Fine. the jacket is a bit shelf rubbed. previous owner's inscription. internally clean and tightly bound. [P.M.]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.