FIGUREHEADS OF THE ROYAL NAVY
Written by David Pulvertaft
Published by Seaforth Publishing
in 2011
ISBN: 9781848321014
FIGUREHEADS OF THE ROYAL NAVY
Written by David Pulvertaft.
Stock no. 1830842
1st.
2011.
Hardback.
Large format.
Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.
The first figureheads designed to represent the names of British warships appeared during the reign of Henry VIII; the last ones were carved in the early years of the twentieth century. During the intervening 350 years it is estimated that some 5000 ships of the Royal Navy carried a figurehead of some description. This book follows the development of these diverse sculptures, examining how the figurehead carvers interpreted the names and the symbolism incorporated in their designs. Large format. Red cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and illustrations, a few colour photos. 240 pages including index. ISBN: 9781848321014. Minor foxing to top edge of text block. Else a lovely copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is just slightly scuffed.