The Crisis of the Naval War by Jellicoe of Scapa Viscount (14 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 1st Edition. History, war. Covers rubbed and worn, corners and spine ends bumped and frayed, spots on the front, small hole in the rear joint. Bookplate inside the front cover, front hinge cracked, pages browned.

Hardcover. Condition: Good-. 1st Edition. 8vo. 331 pages. Blue cloth boards; gilt titles and motifs on front and spine. 8 black and white photographic plates, including frontispiece; 6 folding charts in rear pocket (all present). Boards heavily stained; edgeworn; corners bumped; ends of spine crushed. Endpapers toned; previous owner's name on front free endpaper; small bookseller's sticker on rear pastedown. A few spots on preliminary pages; otherwise almost entirely clean. Charts intact. Front hinge tender; gutters starting to crack in places.

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Rebound in blue buckram with gilt lettering on spine. Other then lacking the charts and being rebound the book is in NEAR FINE conditon with foxing spots scattered throughout, previous owner bookplate on front paste down and name written on front free endpaper.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First American Edition. xii, [6], 331pp, [1], in original green cloth binding, with the paper spine label intact, as well as the spare label tipped in inside the back cover. Complete with fifteen illustrations, as called for, as well as the six folding charts in the back pocket. Binding and hinges tight, cover show some discoloration, Bookplate and signature of previous owner - John J. Atwater.

Cloth Over Boards. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Various (illustrator). This large book has been bound in a medium green with a title label on the spine. There is some corner bumping and edge wear. The cloth has small tears at the head and foot of the spine. Back hinge has seperated. The rest of the binding is solid. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Oversized hardcover. Bound of dark blue cloth over boards with gold lettering on front cover and spine. Light rubbing at crown and foot of spine, a small tear on each end. Covers are otherwise clean with minimal wear, wrapped in protective mylar. Binding is tight and secure. Pages are in good condition; minor toning with some light spotting throughout, mostly on fore-edge. 8 B&W plates printed throughout, 5 of 6 folded charts present in pocket attached to rear inside cover. Title page dated 1920. Ex-Library; stamps on front free endpaper. A very nice copy. Two volumes. Bound of dark blue leatherette cloth over boards with gold lettering on spine. Covers are clean with minimal wear. Binding is tight and secure. Pages are in very good condition. Printed in B&W. Volume I, 1893-1916: 315 pages. Title page dated 1966. Copyright page dated 1966. Volume II, 1916-1935: 497 pages. Contains appendix on the papers of Vice-Admiral J. E. T. Harper. Title page dated 1968. Copyright page dated 1968. A very nice set of copies. Please email with questions or to request photos. Note: if there is a photo beside this listing, it is a STOCK photo that ABE put there (for reasons that we cannot understand or control) and might to match this actual book. This is an oversized set, so extra shipping will be necessary for priority or international shipping. This is an oversized book, so extra shipping will be necessary for priority or international shipping.

Hardcover. Condition: VG+. Hardback in Very Good+ condition without dust jacket. . 8vo 8" - 9" tall. 331 pages. With 8 plates and 6 charts. 6 maps in rear pocket. . * Quick Shipping * All Books Mailed in Boxes * Free Tracking Provided *.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. (Ref.II4 ) Blue cloth boards with gilt spine titles. Shelfworn with slightly rubbed surfaces with a few marks and scuffs. Darkened top edge. Yellowed foredge. Tanned endpapers with previous owner's signature. Main contents generally good and unmarked.

Condition: Fair. Acceptable condition. No Dust Jacket Reading copy only. Pages detatched and shaken. (world war, 1914-1918, submarine, naval operations, great britain).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Publisher's navy cloth with bright gilt medallion on front and titles to spine. Fine maps in rear pocket. Wear on cover. Internally bright. Prior owner signature on ffep. Prior bookseller small plate tipped onto inside front cover.No DJ as issued.

First edition, second printing, same year as the first. With fifteen black and white illustrations on eight plates and with six large folding maps and charts which are in a pocket at the rear. Large 8vo, publisher's original navy blue cloth, the spine gilt lettered and ruled and with a large gilt device of an anchor with crown and laurel branches, the upper cover with similar device in blind. xii, [6], 331 pp. A fine copy, the cloth is rich and dark, unfaded and with bright gilt, the text is clean and free of spots or foxing, a touch of even and uniform mellowing to the ivory. FIRST EDITION, EARLY ISSUE OF AN IMPORTANT ACCOUNT IN THE OEUVRE OF MODERN WARFARE. THE CRISIS OF THE NAVAL WAR is Fleet Admiral Jellicoe's narrative of British and American attempts at countering submarine warfare, in which the Germans held the clear advantage. Underwater ships, and the sweepers and mines used to counteract them, were one of the most significant advances in Naval Warfare of the twentieth century.

1st edition orig. cloth Nice Copy octavo xii + 331pp., frontis., b/w pls., maps, appends., index. Maps in rear pocket, The Royal Navy's defeat of the German submarines; 'the gravest peril which ever threatened the population of this country, as well as of the whole Empire'. Neat ownership signature o/w nice copy in bright blue cloth with bright gilt titles at spine & bright gilt device on front board.

London: Cassell and Company. 1920. Royal 8vo. Original blue cloth, lettered and ornamented in gilt; pp. xii, [6], 331, plates after photographs, six folding maps loose in rear pocket; cloth a little rubbed, embrowning to endpapers.First edition, first printing, presentation copy, inscribed by the author to Paymaster Commander Henry Wilfred Eldon Manisty., dated November 10, 1920 on front fly-leaf. Manisty (1876-1960), after having prepared the Australian Navy for war, 'served in the First World War as Organizing Manager of Convoys, Admiralty Naval Staff, 1917-1919, being awarded the CMG in 1916 and the CB in 1919. According to Earl Jellicoe's The Submarine Peril (London: Cassell, 1934), p. 34: 'The "Organizing Manager of Convoys," who was Paymaster-Captain Eldon Manisty, R.N., appointed June 25, 1917. He controlled all sailings of convoys, and arranged programmes of their assembly, sailing and dispersion. He also detailed escorts and Commodores, and acted generally as the Executive Authority of the system. The successful working of the system was to a very large extent due to his clever brain and his great organizing ability' (Imperial War Museum, online). Jellicoe's inscription points out Manisty's 'valuable work with the Convoy Section'.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. 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 1920. 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: : - 366, 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. 366.