The Book of Old Ships and Something of Their Evolution and Romance, Wherein will be found drawings and descriptions of many varieties of vessels, both long and round, showing their development from most remote times; the portraiture of their progress, their garnishment, etc., etc., etc.
Published by Garden City Publishing, Inc., Garden City, New York, 1937
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Bluestocking Books, Sandwich, MA, U.S.A.Bluestocking Books
AbeBooks seller since December 3, 1997
Condition: Used - Good
£ 7.69
Quantity: 1 available
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An essential maritime reference work provides basic histories, configurations and uses of long and round ships from ancient Egypt to 20th century clippers. Appendix includes design sketches of sails, masts and riggings. 306 pp. (N.B. Extra postage for this item).
Seller Inventory # 011883
Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Book of Old Ships and Something of Their Evolution and Romance, Wherein will be found drawings and descriptions of many varieties of vessels, both long and round, showing their development from most remote times; the portraiture of their progress, their garnishment, etc., etc., etc.
- Author
- Henry B. Culver
- Publisher
- Garden City Publishing, Inc., Garden City, New York
- Publication year
- 1937
- Condition
- Binding faded, deckle edges ta
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Illustrator
- b&w, color drawings by Gordon Grant
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Printing
- Printing Unknown
- Dimensions
- 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall
- Seller catalogs
- Maritime
Bluestocking Books
Sandwich, MA, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since December 3, 1997
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 14 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 9.90 | £ 16.43 |
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Bluestocking Books specializes in historical works by and about women and their intellectual, creative and social achievements. Offered along with core works of US history and literature. Only a partial listing of our inventory is on-line at any one time, and we invite specific inquiries by post or e-mail.
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Travel narratives, Women's Diaries, Americana, Maritime history, Literature & Literary Biography, Literature & HistorySeller's business information
Bluestocking Books
MA, U.S.A.
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We accept checks, domestic & int'l money orders (drawn on US funds),and payments made through Advanced Book Exchange. Refunds within 14 days of receipt of item if not as descibed. MA residents, add 5% sales tax.
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