J B Harbord (37 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Original Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Fourth Edition. Third printing of the fourth edition from1948. The first edition by Harbord was published in 1862. Layton's revised edition was first published in 1925. There is rubbing to the corners, a light stain to the front panel and slight fading to the lettering on the spine but the boards are otherwise unmarked. Browning to the page edges. Name and address of the original owner in ink on the front pastedown. Browning to the endpapers and there light marks in a few places throught the book but the pages are otherwise generally unmarked. No jacket.…

Condition: Good. 1938. 4th Edition, Revised & Enlarged. 451 pages. No dust jacket. Blue cloth. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. Some light marking and sunning.…

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. Reprint. Hardcover; Hardcover: Blue cloth binding with title on spine in gold. Paste-downs and endpapers are clean. Title, text, diagram pages are spotless. This volume was written expressly for the young officers of the Royal Navy to help them with the troublesome part of their studies namely, scientific and technical terms needed. Diagrams. Nice tight binding. White dust jacket shows soil. Creased closed tears all along lower edge. Price clipped. Desirable copy in protective mylar. ; Diagrams; 12MO; 451 pages.…

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Glossary of Navigation. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 4th Edition. Boards rubbed and lightly marked, spine sunned and cocked, ink inscription to front pastedown, prelims lightly foxed. Clean throughout. Good. Book.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This navigational glossary defines over 1,500 terms related to navigating by stars, including rudimentary astronomy. The author explains many terms which are often only ever mentioned in passing when discussing navigation, such as parallax, aberration, azimuth circles, etc. The author seeks to give the reader a deeper understanding of the concepts so that they may operate more effectively in the field and so that they can better understand the concepts of celestial navigation beyond a rudimentary level. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Edgeworn, cover darkening, label rubbed, tone, otherwise light wear. Solid hardcover. ; "This series of lectures was delivered at the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration as part of the Business Policy course during the academic year 1927-1928. . The lectures have been published as they were delivered." - Preface. Contents: Preface; Introduction / David Sarnoff; I. A Resume of Early Radio Development / E E Bucher; II. Radio in the World War and the Organization of an American-Owned Transoceanic Radio Service / J G Harbord; III. The Development of the Radio Art and Radio Industry Since 1920 / David Sarnoff; IV. The Development and Use of Radio Telegraphy as a Means of Communication / Frank B Jewett; Research and Manufacture in the Radio Art / E P Edwards; VI. The Law of the Air / Stephen B Davis; VII. The Early History of Broadcasting in the United States / H P Davis; VIII. The National Magazine of the Air / Merlin H Aylesworth; IX. The Distribution and Merchandising of Radio Equipment / J L Ray; X. Advertising Radio to the American Public / Pierre Boucheron; XI. Applications of Radio Principles and Devices in Industry / Harold C Weber; Appendix: Radio Principles; Index. ; vii, 330 pages.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: Like New. LIKE NEW. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Third Edition, Revised and Enlarged. Small squareish 8vo. (approx. 15.5 x 12.5cm) brown linen hardback, gilt. 512pp., with b/w illustrations and diagrams. Small ink name and number and bookseller's stamp to front pastedown. Light foxing to prelims. Rubbing to covers, particularly spine, leaving title almost illegible. Overall a Good Copy. (Shelf 200 BOX DOG) PLEASE NOTE: Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon request.** Visit our homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Glossary of Navigation | A Vade Mecum for Practical Navigators | J. B. Harbord | Taschenbuch | 468 S. | Englisch | 2015 | Europäischer Hochschulverlag | EAN 9783954274413 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Maritime Press, Fahrenheitstr. 11, 28359 Bremen, office[at]ehverlag[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu. …

Leather. Condition: Very Good Indeed. A very smart, full-calf, prize-bound edition of this nautical navigation glossary from John Bradley Harbord, 1882-1888 Chaplain of the Fleet. Fourth edition.Beautifully bound in full navy calf. Prize binding of the Incorporated Thames Nautical Training College, H. M. S. Worcester, with the college emblem to the front board and prize bookplate to the front paste down, dated 1955.A resourceful glossary and guide to nautical and navigation terms, featuring a number of relevant diagrams. Originally written by Anglican Naval chaplain John Bradley Harbord in 1863, who served as Chaplain of the Fleet between 1882 and 1888, becoming an Honorary Chaplain to the Queen from 1889 up until his death in 1896. This edition has been revised by nautical author C. W. T. Layton. In navy full-calf binding. Prize binding of the Incorporated Thames Nautical Training College, H. M. S. Worcester, with the college emblem to the front board and prize bookplate to the front paste down, dated 1955. Externally, very smart with only minor bumping and rubbing and a few marks. Internally, firmly bound. Tear to both front and rear paste downs. Very bright and clean with the odd spot only, more common to the first and last few pages. Very Good Indeed. None (illustrator). book. …

Mar.Marina.Edinburgh and London 1863 W. Blackwood. En ingles, 194p.+ 16p., ilustr.19 5x13. Hol. Piel act., nervios, g. a. Ref. 9569. Libro.

Glasgow, 1948. Edita, Brown, Son & Ferguson Ltd. Cartoné editorial con sobrecubierta. Sobrecubierta algo rozada. Exlibris del anterior propietario. Texto en inglés. 451pp., 18,5x13cm. Estado normal. MARINA Y NAVEGACION.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 220 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.50 inches. This item is printed on demand.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PF. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 6-7 days from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1863 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 228 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 228 Language: English.…

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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1863. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 228, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 228 228.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 228 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1863. Text in English. This comprehensive glossary provides a detailed reference for terms and concepts related to navigation, compiled by J.B. Harbord. It serves as an invaluable resource for historians, maritime enthusiasts, and scholars interested in the technical language of 19th-century seafaring. Harbord. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

1883, command number C. 3569. x and 214 pp. Includes chapters on "Schools in Training Ships for Boys", "Schools for Marine Recruits", Schools in Sea-going Ships", "Schools in Gunnery Ships", "School at Naval Prison", "Schools for Apprentices in Dockyards Abroad", "Greenwich Hospital School", "Schools for the Children of Marines", "Schools for Children at Malta and Gibraltar" (pp. 207-212). Author was Inspector of Naval Schools. Octavo. Ex-lib. (2 small stamps only, to foot of title page and to reverse of final leaf. A few leaves have small nicks and chips and slight foxing, but item otherwise in fair condition. Rebound in blue cloth boards with gold titling. …

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Harbord's Glossary of Navigation was for more than 100 years the leading handbook for the navigation on the seas. Original edition of 1862, this is a reprint of the second edition 1874. 464 pp. Englisch. …