Ross John Captain (16 results)

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Boers and the Cause of the War in South Africa [microform]. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. no date, (c.1950), Near Fine/Very Good to Fine dj, octavo, thin 24pp., blue boards hardcover, large b&w fold-out plate in rear, dj price-clipped o/w very good, binding tight, text unmarked, decent facsimile of the 1835 original.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface.We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Hardcover 4to rebound in quarter brown cloth, plain card boards, white spine label with black text and decoration. In very good condition, slight edge wear, front board slightly bowed, cracking between pp. x and xi of the introduction but binding is otherwise sound, foxing to frontispiece and front endpapers, light foxing throughout but largely unblemished, text is bright and clear, complete with two engravings and several diagrams and illustrations, including errata slip bound before main text. Captain John Ross (1777-1856), who was a Royal Navy Officer, first wrote A Treatise On Navigation By Steam in 1828, a year before his second Arctic Expedition. He is the first naval officer to write about steam engines.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition. 4to. pp. xxiv, 182, [2], 68 (Appendix); eng. frontis. of"The James Watt, Steam Packet, Propelling against a storm", 31 figures to text including 1 engraved plate, errata slip tipped-in at p.1; a little foxing to frontis., else very good in contemporary full calf, expertly rebacked with original spine retained, gilt decorated spine with contrasting lettering piece, minor wear to extrems. Presentation inscription to flyleaf from Lady Rivett-Carnac to Richard Creighton in 1844 with recipient's ownership inscription to title-page, the Bertram Plimer copy with his bookplate loosely inserted. The British Admiralty had been slow in seeing the advantages of steam navigation when Ross wrote this, the first work on steam navigation by a naval officer. His plea for the new technology was borne out in practice by Ross himself, who at that time was preparing his second attempt at the North-West Passage aboard the paddle steamer Victory. A rarity of the literature.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Second Edition, Two Volumes, Octavo. lxix [1] 265 pp. [1]. [2] 258 pp.( light sporadic spotting). Folding frontispiece Map, Davis Strait & Baffin's Bay, (fold repair), engraved deviation chart, folding engraved plate (geological instruments). Contemporary half calf, gilt over marbled boards. "Sir John Ross commanded the Isabella and the expedition, with Sir W.E. Parry in command of the Alexander. The vessels sailed from England to Davis Strait and along the west coast of Greenland to the entrance of the Smith Sound; thence southward past Jones Sound to Lancaster Sound; after exploring it, the vessels continued southward, making a test of the breadth of Davis Strait, and returning to England by November. Discoveries made by this expedition include Melville Bay, Cape York, Prince Regents Bay (Dedodes Fjord), Whale Sound, Carey's Islands, and numerous bays, capes, and mountains. Contains a journal of the voyage, with information on the ice conditions, descriptions of Polar Eskimos (whom Ross termed 'Arctic Highlanders') of the Cape York region, and of extensive stretches of red snow seen there, a record of personnel, equipment, all orders, and work carried out." Sabin 73376. A Good Set. …

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Red covers illustrated with gold, black and orange. Covers and spine are faded, worn and lightly marked. Corners are bumped and rubbed, wear to spine ends. Contains all 12 listed colour plates including the frontis 'Splitting the Herd' and many more black and white illustrations. Occasional smudges and light foxing, paper is a little darkened. Binding at index page has been reinforced with tape, tape remains and has caused some brown marks to paper edge. Binding is sound. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kg. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 08120124038. All our books are sent by tracked mail. This book is heavier than 1kg, and may incur additional delivery charges on some delivery services to some locations.…

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1900 edition. 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. 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 and contains approximately 41 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good-. First Edition. 4to. pp. xxiv, 182; 68. Frontis. black & white lithograph of a steam packet in a storm. Illustrated with black & white illustrations and diagrams. Appendix. Index. Previous owner's bookplate on front pastedown and signature to front free endpaper (those of noted maritime collector Frederick Ellis, along with the name of his yacht). Bound in original grey boards, spine rebacked with cloth. Rubbed edges and corners; dampstain affecting first four leaves. A legitimate assessment amid the advent of steam by the explorer who spent three voyages scouring the Arctic, retiring with as a Rear Admiral. The frontispiece is a fine treatment of chiaroscuro, depicting the "the James Watt Steam Packet Propelling Against a STORM;" that and the sextant plate with foxing. Since 1973 only three copies have appeared at auction.…

40; (2),53,(2) pp. Two items bound together. Octavo. (21.5 X 14 cm.) Bound in 19th century dark blue calf and matching blue Victorian cloth. Spine with simple title in gilt. Spine laid down in the 19th century. Edges sprinkled in red. With late 19th century tan endpapers. Title pages somewhat soiled and with several small, old library numbers. Text block is generally very clean. Hill 1489, 1511; Sabin 73371 and 74716 Each of these two rare pamphlets represent one half of the famous Ross-Sabin pamphlet war that occurred after Ross's ill fated first Arctic expedition to Baffin's Bay. In this present work Sabin defends himself and describes his duties and observations of the voyage, refuting Ross's claim to having made them himself. It seems that Ross did not make many friends on this voyage, having missed the end of Baffins Bay. Ross seemed to attract trouble and had another pamphlet war with Brathwaite and the reliability of the boilers on his second expedition. These pamphlets are rare and even more so when they occur together and in nice condition. This pair are from the Brooke-Hitching collection and sold in September 2015, in the last of 4 parts of the sale. They sold for £6,875 10 years ago.…

Condition: Very good. Second Edition. (xxiii)68pp. Quarto. 28 x 22 cm. Nonpareil colored marble boards. Black leather spine and corners. Spine has six panels and five raised bands. Gilt lettering on spine. Bookplate on front pastedown paper. Frontispiece and title page are a bit foxed, otherwise the text is very clean. Slight old repaired tear on the frontispiece. Original frontispiece plate tissue. Thirty-one illustrations. Errata slip before the text. Slightly bumped corners and spine. In very good condition. Captain John Ross (1777-1856), who was a Royal Navy Officer, first wrote A Treatise On Navigation By Steam in 1828, a year before his second Arctic Expedition. He is the first naval officer to write about steam engines. This second edition was reprinted after the second Arctic expedition by a less known publisher and appears to be scarcer. Only two copies of this edition found on copac. In this work, Ross attempts to show the merits of the use of steam engines. Mid-nineteenth century inscription on title page. It would appear the motivation for reprinting the title could be the pamphlet war that Ross had with John Braithwaite regarding the boilers on the Victory. A nice copy of a very scarce Ross title.…

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 1819. 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: - 65, 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. 65 65.…

1st edition extracted from The Review. Large 8vo. ii + 417 - 454pp including original Contents page at front. Article begins mid - page, finishes end of page. Light browning around page edges, foxing to contentspage else very clean & tight & unfoxed ready for binding in card covers. VG.

First edition. London, John Murray, 1847. 1. utg. xlvii, iii, (4), 366 pp; (v) - x, (4), 447 pp. 2 frontispieces, 6 lithographed plates, (1 folding panorama), 8 maps (3 folding), vignettes. Finely bound in contemporary blue half calfs, red leather labels, gilt spines. Vols. 1: Frontispiece verso with small waterstain. pp. xxx-xlviii + i-iii, slightly waterstained in upper margins. Folding panorama a littled waterstained. Otherwise a well preserved copy. .…

London: Longman Rees Orme Brown and Green 1828. 4to (295 x 230 mm). Original boards with later cloth spine and paper title label (light rubbing to boards and corners bumped otherwise a very good copy). (xxiv 182 2 68pp.). With aquatint frontispiece (foxed) one engraved plate illustrations in text and original errata slip. Uncut. 1st edition of this very rare treatise. NOTE: Captain John Ross was the first naval officer to write on steam. His Treatise on Navigation published the year before he sailed on his second voyage in search of the Northwest Passage was much in advance of its time and a forerunner of many similar works.…