The book of old ships and something of their evolution and romance : wherein will be found drawings and descriptions of many varieties of vessels, both long and round, showing their development from most remote times; the portraiture of their progress, their garnishment, etc., etc., together with divers dissertations upon the origins of shipping; also an appendix wherein will be discovered to the inquisitive much information appertaining to the ancient uses and customs of the sea and mariners / illustrated in line and color with a variety of original designs of shipping compiled from authentic sources drawn by Gordon Grant; text by Henry B. Culver

Culver, Henry B. (Henry Brundage)

Published by Garden City, N.Y. : Garden City Pub. Co, 1937

About this Item

Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall: tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 3 p. l., xi-xxiv p., 1 l., 306 p. incl. illus., plates (part col.) col. front. ; 29 cm. Notes; Illustrated lining-papers. Descriptive text on verso of frontispiece. Subject; Shipbuilding History. 1 Kg.

Seller Inventory # 266415

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The book of old ships and something of their evolution and romance : wherein will be found drawings and descriptions of many varieties of vessels, both long and round, showing their development from most remote times; the portraiture of their progress, their garnishment, etc., etc., together with divers dissertations upon the origins of shipping; also an appendix wherein will be discovered to the inquisitive much information appertaining to the ancient uses and customs of the sea and mariners /...
• Publisher: Garden City, N.Y. : Garden City Pub. Co
• Publication Date: 1937
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.