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Bonanza Books, NY, 1935 (later Ed.) 10.2 X 7.8"; lt blue cl binding. VG in a VG- D/J.some minor spots top spn & fr cv. a few minor nicks around margins of D/J. Traces the development of American (sailing) ships; their design, their construction, and the men who made them. Told from an original point of view by a professional naval architect. Interesting detailed drawings.. Soft cover.

Studio, London, 1989. 12 3/4" X 10 1/8" in illustrated hard covers. Book is like new EXCEPT: 2 1/2" long X 1/8" wide strip torn from fore edge of title and pre-title pages, possibly damaged when pages were cut open. Otherwise superb condition. Jacket: old price sticker on cover, light shelfwear esp on back - about FINE Minus. Over 1000 illustrations, 320pp.. Hardcover. Fine/Fine.

London, United Kingdom: Studio Editions, 1990. 13 3/4" X 10 1/4" approx.in illustrated hard covers. Book: Like new. Jacket: old price sticker on front, top edge just starting to curl a little, Light shelfwear, esp on back - Still FINE Minus or better condition. Over 1,000 illustrations. 320pp.. 1st Edition. Hardcover. As New/Fine.

U.S. Navy, 1968. 12.25" X 9.25" in leatherette covers with embossed cover decoration and gilt titles. Most gilding has worn off; Bump and damage at bottom of spine; slight bump top front corner. Contents clean, tight, unmarked: VERY GOOD. Unpaginated. Illustrated throughout showing scenes of Navy recruit training.. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket.

Amber Books, 2010. 9.75" X 7.75" in glossy illustrated hardcovers. LIKE NEW inside and out. Comes with a LIKE NEW jacket. 192pp FIRST EDITION. [CA015]. 1st Edition. Hardcover. As New/As New.

Henry Robb Ltd., Leth, Scotland 11" X 8.625" in hard covers. Light discoloration around the edges of both covers. Damage to the top of the backstrip. Contents excellent: GOOD condition. 43pp. Illustrated throughout with photos. Nifty aerial photo from a German reconnaissance plane inside back cover.. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket.

Hamburg-American Line, Broadway, NY, 1910. 8" X 5.625" in tan paper covers with a nice color illustration of a ship on the front cover; Staple binding. Strong crease down the middle. A bit soiled, but not bad: GOOD. Contains a ship timetable, some advertising by the line; a complete list of passengers on this trip, and a list of officers and staff. Map on back cover. 12pp. [BD055]. Soft cover. Good/No Jacket.

Cunard, 1934, 1934. Essentially a souvenir of the launch of the Queen Mary. Decorated 4to folder, (chipped foxed, rubbed.) Ext. just G. Contains tipped in pictures of the royal couple, Poem written for the occasion by John Masefield and signed by him., Description of the design, character and building of the ship; Pictures of the shipyard with the ship being built; 10" x 12" glossy photos of the launch itself; 2 approx 12.5" x 20" signed original lithos by Frank Mason of the ship under construction; All in all, a treasure trove of ocean liner memorabilia.. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. No Binding. Good/No Jacket.

Chatham Press, Chatham, MA, 1967. 9 X 6" in heavy illustrated paper covers. This is a 1967 reprint ofthe 1902 original. Flyleaf foxed. Covers vaguely darkened, dulled a bit from age: about VG condition. Numerous illustrations, most from photos. 144pp + 8pp of antique advertising. An interesting read.. 2nd Edition. Soft cover. Very Good/No Jacket.

The Hickey Publishing Company, New York, 1932. 9 1/4" X 6 1/8" in green cloth. Covers soiled and faded, owner's name inside front cover, letters on fore edge in pencil - about Good Minus to Fair + condition. 259pp.. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket.

Crescent Books, NY, 1975, (1st ed.) 4to hardbound in embossed bright blue cl. VG in a VG- D/J. D/J has some minor chips and creases, slightly dulled. Product of collaboration among maritime specialsts from Sweden, The U.S., Denmark, Finland, Gt. Britain, Holland, Norway and Germany. Explains and illustrates all the significant components of every kind of ship, from primitive dugouts to nuclear warships. More than 1,550 illustrations, many highly detailed.. F. Hardcover.

Self Published This is a 3.25" X 4" [Oblong] glass slide (positive): This is a beautiful photo of an Egyptian Felucca sailing on the Nile. Probably taken during the early 1920's. [CA003]. No Binding. Very Good/No Jacket.

Chartcrafters Inc., 1994. 14" X 10" in heavy paper covers. Shelf wear; heavy wear at base of spine; upper front corner creased and bowing outward. Otherwise, clean, tight, unmarked: VERY GOOD. 72pp. Bright colorful maps.. 3rd Edition. Soft cover. Very Good/No Jacket.

Guernsey Museums & Galleries, 1992. 7.75" X 8.125 [oblong] in glossy illustrated heavy paper covers. LIKE NEW condition. Historical booklet with numerous illustrations. 49pp. [BD073]. Soft cover. As New/No Jacket.

Thomas Y Crowell, 1976, 1st ed. 8.25 X 5.5" in blue cloth. Small amount of color loss, top and bottom edges of both covers. Edges VERY slightly damp speckled. Otherwise excellent condition w/ tight, sound binding. Jacket shows some very slight shelf wear. No chips or tears.. F. Hardcover.

Horowitz Grahame, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 1984. 9.75" X 6.25" in colorfully illustrated hard covers. Very minor shelfwear - VERY GOOD to VERY GOOD PLUS or better condition. This is a book for the serious blue water sailor - or someone who intends to become one. All aspects of finding one way from place to place on the ocean are discussed here. Also contains a chapter on weather forecasting and a glossary of nautical terms. 221pp.. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket.

National Geographic Society, Washington, D.C., 1918. Approx. 10" X 7" in paper covers. Covers moderately soiled, but interior is very nice: about GOOD to GOOD PLUS condition. Article by Charles Schwab on "OUR INDUSTRIAL VICTORY." Articles about ships, fishing, ship building. 79pp + numerous ads, including one for the MARMON automobile.. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Good/No Jacket.

The Rudder Publishing Co. New York, 1918. 5.75 X 4.5" in blue cloth. Covers somewhat faded, as are titles; endpapers foxed; large light stain on back cover, probably from having a drink set on it. Binding seems tight and secure. Cosmetic issues outside, but inside is nice. Illustrated. Part of the "Rudder On" series. 176pp + a few pp of ads. Technical. Good, useful info for when your GPS system goes on the fritz.. 2nd Edition. Hardcover. Fair/No Jacket.

United States Hydrographic Office, Washington, D.C., 1917. 10.5" X 7.75" in tan buckram. Heavily smudged and soiled; front hinge cracking. Highly technical text on navigation. Filled with mathematical formulas and tables. 949pp.. 5th or later Edition. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket.

U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 1941. 9 1/8" X 5 7/8" in light blue paper covers. Lower right corner very slightly bent. Excellent inside and out. VERY GOOD PLUS or better condition. Essentially this is a short dictionary of terms relating to modern ships. 51pp.. Soft cover. Very Good/No Jacket.