Allington Peter Basil Greenhill (7 results)
Language: English
Published by Conway Maritime Press, London, England 1997
- Hardcover
Seller: Sea Fever Books, New Haven, CT, U.S.A.Sea Fever Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. With the introduction of steam and the development of early paddle steamers, or "flappers" as the American's called them, new problems of ship handling were encountered which required specialized form of seamanship. This highly original book seeks to discover jus…t how the owners and seamen of the day contrived to make these vessels seaworthy and weatherly. Profusely illustrated.
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Seller: Cosmo Books, Shropshire., United KingdomCosmo Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 167 pages, illustrated with diagrams & photographs. This richly illustrated volume examines the transition from sail to steam in transatlantic shipping during the 19th century. As paddle steamers nicknamed flapper by Americans began crossing the Atlantic, mariner…s faced new challenges in ship handling, propulsion, and navigation. Allington and Greenhill delve into how crews adapted to these hybrid vessels, which often relied on both steam engines and sails to maintain control in rough seas. Original grey cloth, gilt lettered. Dustwrapper lightly marked. Ex Library. A nice clean copy. Size: 25 x 30 cms. Category: Varied Books; ISBN: 085177668X. ISBN/EAN: 9780851776682. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.
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Seller: Nugget Box (PBFA), Stafford, United KingdomNugget Box (PBFA)
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Dust wrapper with edge & corner wear, light creasing & tired looking, Boards with a little corner wear. Internally Very Good - Quick flick through pages could not see any issues, clean and tidy copy in tight binding. Unclipped dust wrapper will be fitted with removable arc…hive acetate film. ** 1112g ** All orders are sent with a tracking /signature service for your peace of mind, so that you can keep tabs on your parcel. For overseas customers - on some sites we use, parcels weighing over the standard rate may incur an additional charge and we will then contact you with the additional shipping fee required. This is for the postage only we do not charge you for our time or our excellent packaging, which we are noted for. Dispatched in cardboard mailers within 24/48 Hours Mon - Friday 2pm, except bank holidays, otherwise next business day - excellent service guaranteed. AANBE11996.
Language: English
Published by University of Exeter Press, Exeter Devon England 1990
- Hardcover
Seller: J J Basset Books, bassettbooks, bookfarm.co.uk, Peter Tavy, United KingdomJ J Basset Books, bassettbooks, bookfarm.co.uk
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Laminated Boards. Condition: FINE ( AS BRAND NEW). Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket Issued. This is the FIRST EDITION. Edmund Eglinton, for fifteen years boy , seaman and mate in coasting sailing vessels, based this Fictitious but nonetheless extremely detailed account of one week in the life of a Devon sailing ketch on his own…extensive experience between 1915 and 1930.Fine (AS BRAND NEW) copy. 85pp.POSTED AT OUR STANDARD RATES FULLY INSURED (UK) ONLY. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall Thin. Photographs Cover By D.Cross (illustrator). Not Inscribed or Signed.
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Wildside Books, Eastbourne, , United KingdomWildside Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 4to, i-vii, 167 pp, very well illustrated throughout from historic photographs, prints and drawings. A fine copy in dust wrapper.
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Seller: Richard Booth's Bookshop, Hereford, United KingdomRichard Booth's Bookshop
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HardBack. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 167pp. D/j not price-clipped, condition very good, but with signs of shelf-wear around edges.
Published by Conway Maritime Press, London 1997
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Michael Treloar Booksellers ANZAAB/ILAB, Adelaide, SA, AustraliaMichael Treloar Booksellers ANZAAB/ILAB
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Included. First Edition. London, Conway Maritime Press, 1997. Square quarto; papered boards; an excellent copy with the very slightly rubbed dustwrapper with the remains of a price label on the rear panel. 'The first study to deal with the problems of handling the early steamships at…sea'.
