The Last of the Windjammers Volume 2 by Lubbock Basil (13 results)

hardcover. Condition: Good. We have the complete two volume set. Both volumes are in Good condition with a little flecking to edges, interiors clean and bright. Only volume 2 has its dustjacket, and this is in only quite poor condition. 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. Reprint. Bound in clean blue cloth with bright gilt titles to spine, this dated 1970 Reprint is VG in VG Dustjacket. XV/448pp with Foreword, 7 Chapters, 174 illustrations, 17 Scale folding Plans of Ships, and Nautically Decorated endpapers. Bookplate of Geoffrey Hart to FFEP. Condition VG/VG.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Nice set, both books tight and square with bright covers and spine, interiors clean and unmarked. Jackets are not clipped, both are bright with mild edge wear. Hundreds of illustration and fold-out ship designs. Beware the modern reprints, the illustrations are inferior reproductions and they do not have the fold-outs.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. A nice, very good plus to fine minus, two volume set in very good, mylar protected DJs. These are reprints of the first editions originally published in the late 1920s. Light shelf wear to boards and some bumping to top corners of volume one. Books have former owner's inscription on how books where obtained, have owner's name, and map illustrated front endpapers have a price or initials blacked-out with a felt tip pen. The DJs have some wear and a small amount of chipping to their edges. The printed prices at the bottom of the front DJ flaps have also been crossed out with a felt tip pen. Books are illustrated with photographs and fold-out plans of ships, Overall, this is still an attractive set of two fascinating books on the windjammers or " tall ships" of a bygone era. 4to., 518 & 448 pages, respectively. ISBN shown is for volume two only. A heavy set that may require additional postage on international orders. 0.0 0.0 0.0.

Blue/gilt hardback cloth cover. Condition: Very Good. Reprint. VG: in very good condition with rubbed and chipped dust jackets. 250mm x 190mm (10" x 7"). xiv, 518pp; xv, 448pp + plates. 200 b/w plates & 32 fold-out plans. Published 1963 & 1960. Heavy set - extra shipping needed for overseas.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. no jacket. 966 total pages. Two volume set. Volume One 1975 reprint, Volume Two 1976 reprint. no dustjackets. covers show some light handling with volume one having a few bits of paper stuck on to the edges. Clipper ships from the 1870s to the 1900s, including voyages, personnel etc. shipping will be extra for this large and heavy set, please inquire. ; Two Volume Set; 7 x 9 3/4 ".

Hardback. Reprint. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. Very Good condition in Good+ Dustjackets. Dustjackets a little marked and rubbed & now protected in our purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeves. Some light foxing to page edges. Mixed Editions. Black & white illustrations & plans - some fold-out. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. 518,448 pages.

Couverture rigide. Condition: bon. RO80275148: 1969-1970. In-8. Relié. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. Volume 1 : XIV + 518 pages - Volume 2 : XV + 448 pages - livre en anglais - nombreuses planches en noir et blanc dont une en frontispice. . . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon.

Both hardcovers, approx. H 25.25cm x L 19.25cm, lacking their dust jackets. ***** VOLUME I. Glasgow: Brown, Son & Ferguson, Ltd., Nautical Publishers, 1927. xvi, 518 pages. Blue cloth with bright gilt stamping to spine and front board; strong bump and tear to rear board's lower fore-edge. Dark top edge; toning to fore-edge and bottom edge. Laid-in at front endpapers are: {#1} trimmed portion of dj's front flap; {#2} Caravan Book Service, Jamaica, New York promotional brochure and order form for Basil Lubbock titles; {#3 and #4} Memphis newspaper clipping with associated typed letter signed from Peabody Museum dated August 1965 to past owner E. Lee Dorsett regarding research on a Yankee clipper; {#5} eight page promotional brochure regarding book by publisher Brown, Son & Ferguson with strong center horizontal fold and fore-edge wear. Interior pages are clean. Binding is firm. ***** VOLUME II. Boston: Charles E. Lauriat Company, 1929. xvi, 443 pages. Dark blue cloth (not matching companion Vol. I) with gilt stamping to spine. Dark blue top edge. Interior pages are clean. Binding is firm. ***** Please note that this thick set has an approximate shipping weight of 9.25 pounds (4.2 kg) and will require additional postage for any postal class other than domestic Media Mail.

LeatheBound. Condition: New. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. 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. Pages: 706. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1929 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. 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. Volume v.2 Language: English Pages: 706 Volume v.2.

LeatheBound. Condition: New. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. 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. Pages: 618. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1929 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. 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. Volume V.2 Language: English Pages: 618 Volume V.2.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1929. 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, Vol:- Volume 2, Pages:- 706, 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. Volume 2 706.

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 2023, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1927. 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, Vol:- Volume 2, Pages:- 576, 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. Volume 2 576.