Clipper Ships by Macgregor David (27 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Corner clipped, some light wear to edges and corners of dustjacket, edges a little creased, some light wear to covers and spine, some wear to covers and spine, mainly edges and corners, corners a little worn, top and bottom of spine a little bumped and worn, a couple of small stains on cover, internally in good condition, pages crisp and clear, front end paper missing, inscription to a previous owner on half title page.

Hardback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. Dustwrapper, small 4to, pp154. Illustrated inc drawings and plans of use to the ship modeller. Fine in fine dustwrapper. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. A hardback First Edition in Very Good condition, in a similar dustjacket. This book is in stock now, in our UK premises. Photos of our books are available on request (dustjacket and cover illustrations vary, and unless the image accompanying the listing is marked 'Bookseller Image', it is an Abebooks Stock Image, NOT our own). BUYERS OUTSIDE UK please also note the following: 1. shipping rates apply to packets of 750g and under, and should the packed weight of an item exceed this we reserve the right to ship via 'Economy', or request extra postage prior to fulfilling the order, or cancel 2. many countries apply import or other taxes - these are the buyers responsibility; we may ask for extra payment to cover any taxes which we have to pay 'up front' on the buyer's behalf.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK WITHIN 48 HOURS ( BOOKS ORDERED OVER THE WEEKEND DISPATCHED ON MONDAY) ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition. Small Quarto. 23×17cm; 154pp. Blue paper boards with gilt title on spine. Binding square and tight. Neat dust jacket with very light general wear. Clean within. B/w figures and plates.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. The book is in near fine condition and the complete d /w. has inconsequential edgewear.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Both book and complete d / w. have only the most minor of defects.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Original Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. First Edition. Sm.4to. 154pp. Illus throughout with photos and diagrams. Traces the development and characteristics of this class of ships. Excellent copy.

Condition: Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Hardback. Condition: Mint. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. This mint unmarked copy is bound in cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine, tight, white, bright and square. The unclipped dust wrapper is in fine condition. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased charges will be quoted. A clipper was designed for a particular trade and to carry a specialised cargo, oftenaccompanied by passengers, but always with the aim of achieving maximum speed. The cargo was frequently perishable of valuable and the ships that carried could command high rates of freight. Lavishly illustrated throughout with photographs taken from private collections, many published here for the first time. There are also many scale drawings. Essential reading for maritime historians, ship modellers and transport enthusiasts alike. Ref SS3.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Hard cover. Condition: fine in fine dust jacket. Illustrated inc drawings and plans of use to the ship modeller. Small 4to, pp154, 9"x 6.5" 1979. Published by Model and Allied. First edition. Hard Cover. Frontis, profuse b/w photos and illus. index, b/w illus. This mint unmarked copy is bound in cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine, tight, white, bright and square. The unclipped dust wrapper is in fine condition. A clipper was designed for a particular trade and to carry a specialised cargo, often accompanied by passengers, but always with the aim of achieving maximum speed. The cargo was frequently perishable of valuable and the ships that carried it could command high rates of freight. Lavishly illustrated throughout with photographs taken from private collections, many published here for the first time. There are also many scale drawings. Essential reading for maritime historians, ship modellers and transport enthusiasts alike. We pack our books properly and ship daily from the UK.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Hardcover in Fine condition with Fine dustwrapper. First edition, pp 154, b&w illustrations, index.

Hardback in Dust Wrapper. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Condition Notes: Previous owners' name and date to the first blank.; First edition (first printing). Hardback. Dust wrapper over blue boards with gilt titles to the spine; Measures 9" x 7" (0.8 kg); pp 154; Index; Includes: Deck plans; Black & white profiles; Black & white photographs; Maps; Appendix; || The book is on the shelf, ready to be appropriately packed, and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the book shop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #192950 ||.

Hardback in Dust Wrapper. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Condition Notes: Small ding to the upper panel at the join.; First edition (first printing). Hardback. Dust wrapper over blue boards with gilt titles to the spine; Measures 9" x 7" (0.8 kg); pp 154; Index; Includes: Deck plans; Black & white profiles; Black & white photographs; Maps; Appendix; || The book is on the shelf, ready to be appropriately packed, and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the book shop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #189573 ||.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.04.

hardcover. Condition: Good.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9'' x 7'' 154 pp ISBN 0852426186. Monochrome illustrations throughout including drawings and plans. One small reference library stamp to the copyright page. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0852426186 SHIPPING (Liners, Merchant).

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. Very Good condition in Very Good Dustjacket. DJ protected in our clear archival purpose-made plastic sleeve. A nice copy. Illustrated with black and white plates and drawings. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 154 pages.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9'' x 7'' 154 pp ISBN 0852426186. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A. SAILING BOATS (Yachting).

1979 1ST FINE /FINE.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First edition. 154 pages. Dj worn.

1979 1ST FINE /FINE.

Condition: Near Fine. 8vo. hardcover. 154pp. index, b/w illus. Near Fine. / Near Fine d/w.

1979 UK, hardcover with dust jacket, 154 pages. Illustrated with photos and plans. The book Clipper Ships Âexplores the evolution and significance of clipper ships in maritime history, highlighting their design innovations and superior speed compared to other vessels. It details how these ships became symbols of trade and competition during the 19th century, particularly focusing on the contributions of British shipbuilders in response to American advancements in ship design. ISBN 0852426186 In very good condition.

Hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!