Gibsons Scilly (25 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Loaded from cover to cover with photos of shipwrecks. Green cloth binding with a black spine. First edition. Dust jacket does have a few small tears that have been taped. 10 11/4" x 8 1/4". Photography by the Gibsons of Scilly (illustrator).…

Soft cover. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. A real nice clean 48 page1st American edition softcover. "Four generations of the Gibson family have photographed dramatic shipwrecks off the Cornish coast of Southwest England". Oversize [about 10" x 8"] format, unpaginated, illustrated with full page black-and-white photographs of shipwrecks. Size: 8h x 10w. Photography by the Gibsons of Scilly (illustrator). Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Worn with tears and creases. The book is in fair condition with a dust jacket that exhibits noticeable wear, including tears and creases along the edges. The binding remains intact, and the pages are clean, showcasing the powerful photography without blemishes. The cover's structural integrity is maintained, making it a sturdy copy for collectors and enthusiasts. First published in the United States, 1975. Photography by the Gibsons of Scilly (illustrator).…

Soft Cover. Condition: Fine. 48 pages, illustrated with b&w Gibsons of Scilly. "'Four generations of the Gibson family have photographed dramatic shipwrecks of the Cornish coast of the southwest England. They rarely lacked subjects." FINE SOFTCOVER Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall, oblong. Gibsons of Scilly (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. 10 x 8 in. Hevy paper wraps. Condition is NEAR FINE ; almost no wear, covers clean. Binding tight and text unmarked. Naut. Stax.

Hardbound. Condition: Very Good. 3rd Printing. Description: This is primarily a black and white photo book. The coasts of the Scilly Isles and West Cornwall have probably [proved more lethal to shipping than any comparable area in the world. Four generations of the Gibson family of the Scillies, starting with John Gibson in the 1860s, have recorded the last moments of the ships, great and small, beautiful and utilitarian, which have met their end o these treacherous shoals and rocks. This book is a selection of the best of their photographs. John Fowles's introduction sets the shipwreck -- together with the ancient Cornish 'industry' of wrecking -- in its historical and psychological perspective, and the detailed notes on each ship and its final days, compiled with the aid f Rex Cowan's impressive knowledge of the area and its history , for a haunting adjunct to the photographs. Originally published in 1974, this is a later printing. BINDNG/CONDITION: bright blue cloth with gilt vignette and spine text; a Fine book, with a Near Fine dust jacket; the jacket is price clipped. Dark brown coated endpapers. oblong format: about 8.25 inches tall by 10.25 inches wide. about 48 pages (unpaginated). oblong format: about 8.25 inches tall by 10.25 inches wide. …

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Landscape size, 9.9 inches long. Creases and small dust spotting on covers. photography by the Gibsons of Scilly (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust jacket included. First Edition. ISBN 0224010530. Oblong Hardback. First Printing. Very Good condition book in a Very Good condition dust jacket with minor rubs and creases around its edges. Tight, sound, unmarked copy. No Signature.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Landscape size, 10.2 inches long. Jacket is price clipped, and there is small handling wear on it. photography by the Gibsons of Scilly (illustrator).

Soft cover. ISBN 0954472608 Col. illus. card covers. Twin-stapled booklet. Creased at one corner. 6.6" x 9.4". 64 pp. Illus: B/W photos throughout. A collection of photos from 1871 - 2000. Wt: 0.4 Kg. Good.

First edition, first printing. Very good paperback edition.

Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good. First American Edition. Unpaginated [48 pages], illustrated throughout with b/w photos, many full page, Illustrated light card cover. ' . an eloquent and poetic testimony to the frail beauty of ships, and the power of the sea.' Four generations of the Gibson family have photographed dramatic shipwrecks, the earlierst dating from 1872, off the Cornish coast. Size: Oblong 4to. Photography by the Gibsons of Scilly (illustrator).…

First edition, first printing. Very good oblong format with an ownership inscription in very good dustjacket with a small tear.

ca. 48 S. mit zahlreichen Abb., unpaginiert, PBd. mit OU., 8° Quer. guter Zustand. Bücher.

First edition, first printing. Very good oblong format in very good dustjacket with plastic protection stuck on.

First edition, first printing. Fine small oblong format in boards as published.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Black cloth covers with gilt titles and decoration. Landscape format. No inscriptions. Jacket is not price clipped. Photo illustrations. Phoyo illustrations. A very nice copy. The Gibsons of Scilly, photos. (illustrator). …

Paperback. John Fowles; The Gibsons Of Scilly, Sphere Books. Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageShipwreck by John Fowles and The Gibsons of Scilly chronicles the dramatic and often tragic history of maritime disasters around the treacherous Isles of Scilly. This compelling account uncovers the human stories behind these events, detailing the struggles for survival and the enduring legacy of the sea on the local community. The narrative presents a vivid picture of the islanders' resilience and their deep connection to the ocean, illustrating how these shipwrecks shaped their lives and traditions. It offers a poignant reflection on humanity's vulnerability against the forces of nature, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of maritime lore and local history. Paperback.…

First edition, first printing. Near fine oblong format in near fine dustjacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Dustwrapper is price-clipped, otherwise a nice bright new-looking copy with no markings. Gibsons of Scilly. (illustrator).

First edition, second printing. Presentation copy from John Fowles, additionally signed on the title page. Fine oblong format in fine price clipped dustjacket.

21 x 26 cm, unpaginiert, 48 Seiten, zahlreiche Illustrationen, blassblauer Pappband, Original-Schutzumschlag. Schutzumschlag leicht gerändert und gering fleckig bzw. gebräunt, gut erhalten. Lizenz d. Ingse-Verl., Zug/Schweiz. Sprache: Deutsch.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Near fine. Reprint. Unpaginated. 21 x 26 cm. B&w photos. Blue cloth in mylar-covered dustjacket. Jacket front flap price clipped. Signed by Fowles on title page.

Hardcover with dustjacket 60 pages. Photobook with dramatic photos of stranded ships on the coast of Scilly. The famous photographer of Gibson made the photos in the sailing period 1880-1910. In very good condition.

Hardcover. Condition: gut. 1976. Schiffbruch. In deutscher Sprache. pages.