"The author has researched, written and published twenty such books, [as this one], covering well over one hundred British shipping companies, in a major contribution to the understanding of the part that was played by this industry to the British economy over the last two hundred years."
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Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # rev3459502557
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Seller: Antiquariaat Hortus Conclusus, Bergambacht, Netherlands
Softcover, met foto's in kleur, in zeer nette staat. Please see description or ask for photos. Seller Inventory # 18221
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Seller: Vintagestan Books, Waltham, LINCS, United Kingdom
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. VINTAGESTAN BOOKS Title: The Navvies. History of the General Steam Navigation Company by Norman L. Middlemiss Summary: The book is a corporate history of the General Steam Navigation Company (GSN), covering its founding, development and operations over many decades. Middlemisss book provides a comprehensive, illustrated account of one of Britains early steam-ship companies, showing its evolution from pioneering steam services to more diverse shipping operations, its responses to competition and change, and its long-term legacy. It blends engineering, business history and maritime heritage into one volume Author: Norman L. Middlemiss Publisher: Shield Publications Ltd. Newcastle upon Tyne Year Published: 1999 Edition: 1st Edition Dimensions: 25cm x 17.5cm Binding type: Softcover ISBN: 187112817x Notes: SKU: VSS / 257 / G / 6691 / 5051 Condition Dust Jacket Condition: Not applicable Book condition: Very good. Handling marks, marks Binding: Intact Pages: 160 pages. Seller Inventory # 005051
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Seller: Mr Mac Books (Ranald McDonald) P.B.F.A., Thornhill, United Kingdom
Paperback ISBN 187112817X First edition Clean and unmarked book which looks little read. Illustrated. The General Steam Navigation Co. Ltd was the oldest shipping company in the world to start directly with sea-going steamships in 1821. The "Navvies" a term that refered to the men of the company as well as the ships-never owned a sailing ship in their 160 year history. Includes Fleet Lists. Wt 0.6 Kg Very Good. Seller Inventory # 22694
Seller: Martin Bott Bookdealers Ltd, Felixstowe, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: VG. 1st. History of this famous British coastal passenger and cargo shipping line, mainly covering its operations and ships in WW2. 140pp, Illustrated. VG copy in dust wrapper. Seller Inventory # 025584
Seller: Martin Bott Bookdealers Ltd, Felixstowe, United Kingdom
Card Covers. Condition: VG. 1st. History of this famous British coastal passenger and cargo shipping line, latterly backed by P&O. 160pp, well illustrated, fleet lists. VG copy in card covers, slight wear. Seller Inventory # 008610
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Seller: CURIO, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Paperback copy, no dustjacket as issued. 160pp. B/w photographs throughout. Not library copy, no inscriptions, no creasing to spine. (13/5). Seller Inventory # ABE-1524306872857
Seller: Jean-Louis Boglio Maritime Books, CYGNET, TAS, Australia
1st Ed. 160 PP with 1 colour painting and 106 b/w illustrations (1 drawing, 1 painting, 2 crests and 102 photos of ships). Fp (in colour): "Crested Eagle" and "Golden Eagle". Stiff covers, pictorial front (Crest and House-Flag). Lengthwise crease on front cover which has light edge wear, o/wise contents near fine. 25.2 x 17.7. Seller Inventory # 73096
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Seller: Neil Ewart, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 4to. Paperback. Publishers Illustrated Card Covers. Signed and Inscribed by the Author to Title Page. A Near Fine Book. Slightest Signs of Wear. PBFA Member. We Welcome Direct Contact With Our Customers. If You Require Any Further Information or Images Please Click On 'Ask Bookseller a Question' Link. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 003409