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KEEPERS OF THE SEA A HISTORY OF THE YACHTS AND TENDERS OF TRINITY HOUSE
Written by Richard Woodman.
Stock no. 2128042
Published by Terence Dalton Limited.
1st
1983.
Fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
A History of the Yachts and Tenders of Trinity House. Many dramatic incidents recorded publicly for the first time. White boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and diagrams. 190 pages includes index. ISBN: 0861380185. Wrapper has light scuff marks to rear.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- MARITIME
- LIGHTHOUSES
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (BRITISH)
CHAMPION OF SAIL
Written by David Walker.
Stock no. 2128041
Published by Conway Maritime Press.
1st
1986.
Fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
The history of R.W. Leyland and his shipping line but also a general history of late 19th century ships and shipping. Dark red boards with gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 191 pages includes index. ISBN: 0851774024. Wrapper edge just very slightly creased.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- MARITIME
- COMPANY HISTORY
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (BRITISH)
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P&A CAMPBELL STEAMERS THE EDWARDIAN ERA
Written by Chris Collard.
Stock no. 1816730
Published by Tempus.
1st
2006.
Fine condition.
Pictorial card wraps. B/w photos. The last of six volumes of White Funnel Fleet history from 1887 to 1968 and the second of two volumes dealing specifically with the years prior to the First World War. 255 pages including index. ISBN: 0752438719. SIGNED by the author (no dedication) to title page.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- MARITIME
- SOUTH WEST UK
- WALES
- PADDLE STEAMERS
- COMPANY HISTORY
BUT NO BRASS FUNNEL
Written by J. Douglas Stewart.
Stock no. 1816670
Published by Whittles Publishing.
1st
2004.
Slightly better than very good condition.
The author relates how he went to sea and some of his adventures and experiences during his years under the White Ensign and the Red Engsign. Cardwraps. B/w photos. v and 249 pages. ISBN: 1904445101. Spine slightly faded else fine.
CAMMELL LAIRD
Written by Ian Collard.
Stock no. 1816634
Published by Tempus.
1st
2004.
Nearly fine condition.
A voyage of discovery with absorbing captions to over 160 b/w photos of the vessels at Cammell Laird and the yard itself. Pictorial cardwraps. ISBN: 0752432672.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- MARITIME
- COMPANY HISTORY
- NORTH WEST UK
- SHIP BUILDING
MARITIME PORTSMOUTH: A HISTORY AND GUIDE
Written by Paul Brown.
Stock no. 1816633
Published by Tempus.
1st
2005.
Nearly fine condition.
An invaluable companion to anyone interested in this most historic of ports. Black cardwraps. B/w and colour photos. 160 pages including index. ISBN: 075243537X.
- Categorised in:
- TOPOGRAPHY (UK)
- SOUTH EAST UK
- HAMPSHIRE
- MARITIME
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (BRITISH)
- NAVY
- PORTS
A HISTORY OF BRITISH PADDLE STEAMERS
Written by Anrew Gladwell.
Stock no. 1317490
Published by Ian Allan Publishing.
1st
2014.
Fine condition.
A detailed history of one of Britain's most memorable maritime attractions. Large format. Glazed pictorial boards. Colour and b/w photos. 160 pages. ISBN: 9780711037427.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- MARITIME
- PADDLE STEAMERS
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (BRITISH)
P&A CAMPBELL STEAMERS THE VICTORIAN ERA
Written by Chris Collard.
Stock no. 1317464
Published by Tempus.
1st
2006.
Fine condition.
Pictorial card wraps. B/w photos. A definitive history of the turbulent early P&A Campbell years. 223 pages includes index. ISBN: 0752438638. SIGNED by author. A fine copy.
- Categorised in:
- TRANSPORT
- MARITIME
- SOUTH WEST UK
- WALES
- PADDLE STEAMERS
A SHORT HISTORY OF THE PORT OF BRISTOL
Written by Charles Wells.
Stock no. 2127632
Published by J.W. Arrowsmith.
1909.
Fair condition.
Green cloth, gilt title to spine. 62 illustrations. Heavy wear to covers, with ink marks; some chipping to cloth at corners. Name in ink to front endpaper. Portrait plate page to 228 is MISSING. Some other plate pages are not bound in - but loosely inserted. Creasing and some chipping to page edges. A reading copy.
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- TOPOGRAPHY (UK)
- SOUTH WEST UK
- BRISTOL
- MARITIME
- HISTORY
- HISTORY (BRITISH)
- PORTS
AFLOAT
Written by Guy De Maupassant.
Stock no. 2127134
Published by Peter Owen.
1st thus
1995.
Slightly better than very good condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
A Journal of His Days at Sea. B/w illustrations. ISBN: 0720609666. Some light edge-creasing to wrapper.
THE 50-GUN SHIP: A COMPLETE HISTORY
Written by Rif Winfield.
Illustrated by John McKay.
Stock no. 1816107
Published by Mercury Books.
1st thus
2005.
Fine condition.
Pictorial cardwraps. Large format. Plans and cutaway drawings by John McKay. Outboard profile of HMS Leopard of 50 Guns in pocket to inside rear cover. B/w illustrations. ISBN: 1845600096.
THE NAVAL CHRONICLE VOLUME 15: JANUARY-JUNE 1806
Written by James Stanier Clarke; John McArthur.
Stock no. 1816079
Published by Cambridge University Press.
1st thus
2010.
Slightly better than very good condition.
Cambridge Library Collection. The Naval Chronicle, originally published in 40 volumes between 1799 and 1818, is a key source for British maritime and military history. This is volume 15 only, originally published in 1806, and contains addenda to the biography of Lord Nelson published in volume 14, including an account of his last months and details of his funeral. Biographies of William Dannett and Cuthbert, Lord Collingwood are included. Cream and blue pictorial cardwraps. ISBN: 9781108018548. Slight indentation to top edge of front cover also following through to top edge of first few pages (minor).