THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SHIPS: Over 1500 Military and Civilian Ships from 5000 BC to the Present Day

This is the The Encyclopedia of Ships, Over 1500 Military and Civilian Ships from 5000 BC to the Present Day. It was first published in England in 2001; it was a best-seller and was reprinted each year. This is its third printing, dated 2003.

Its editor and illustrator is the British artist Tony Gibbons who, where photographs or paintings were not available, drew gorgeous images of the thousands of ships shown here. Details about each ship are also provided--history, specs etc.

This is a large, heavy book--544 pages, 9 1/2" x 11 1/2"; it weighs 6 lbs.

The dust jacket has a little shelfwear, mainly to the spine.

The book itself is perfect--pristine condition.

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