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	Origins, Orient and Oriana Morris, Charles F. (Book #ID 90079) Published by Teredo Books Ltd., Brighton, Sussex First Edition 1980. 1980. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. Quarto 10'' x 7¼''. Contains [xx] 491 printed pages of text with colour plates and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light rubbing to the spine ends, not price clipped being sold for £22.80 in 1980. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0903662078 Click here to select books from the SHIPPING (Liners, Merchant) Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	World Cruise Ships; The History and Development of Cruising Middlemiss, Norman L. (Book #ID 79452) Published by Shield Publications Ltd., Newcastle-upon-Tyne First Edition 1997. 1997. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. Quarto 10'' x 7''. Contains 224 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout. Light rubbing to the edges of the covers and in very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1871128153 Click here to select books from the SHIPPING (Liners, Merchant) Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	The Aircraft Carrier Intrepid; Anatomy of the Ship Series Roberts, John (Book #ID 86804) Published by Conway Maritime Press 583 Fulham Road, London First Thus Revised Edition 2003. 2003. First revised edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. Landscape 10'' x 10¼''. Contains 96 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations, diagrams, photographs and very detailed front and side elevations throughout. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused new book. Dust wrapper with external profile to the reverse. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0851779662 Click here to select books from the SHIPPING (Liners, Merchant) Category	£45.00 Convert currency

	R. M. S. Queen Mary To-Day's Programme for Monday October 18th 1965. Cunard (Book #ID 87450) Printed by Cunard Monday October 18th 1965. 1965. 8½'' x 6'' folded card with list of events throughout the ship from 8.30 a.m. until 12.30 a.m. the next day! Rust mark to the front cover, other soiling marks to the card. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SHIPPING (Liners, Merchant) Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	R. M. S. Queen Mary To-Day's Programme for Saturday October 30th 1965. Cunard (Book #ID 87451) Printed by Cunard Saturday October 30th 1965. 1965. 8½'' x 6'' folded card with list of events throughout the ship from 8.30 a.m. until 12.30 a.m. the next day! Light rust mark to the front cover. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SHIPPING (Liners, Merchant) Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	R. M. S. Queen Mary To-Day's Programme for Tuesday November 2nd 1965. Cunard (Book #ID 87452) Printed by Cunard Tuesday November 2nd 1965. 1965. 8½'' x 6'' folded card with list of events throughout the ship from 8.30 a.m. until 12.30 a.m. the next day! Light marks to the card covers. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SHIPPING (Liners, Merchant) Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	The First Destroyers Lyon, David [Jacket, Plans and Cutaway Drawings by John Roberts] (Book #ID 86981) Published by Chatham Publishing, 1 & 2 Faulkner's Alley, Cowcross Street, London First Edition 1996. 1996. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original kingfisher paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Folio 12'' x 10''. Contains 128 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout, fold-out profile loosely enclosed to the rear. Squiggle initial to the top left hand corner of the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 18617860051 Click here to select books from the SHIPPING (Liners, Merchant) Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	The Merchant Shipping Amendment Act, 1862 (25 & 26 Vict. c. 63), with an Introductory Analysis, an Appendix Containing the Statute and Incorporated Provisions of Antecedent Acts, a Digest of Cases of Salvage and Collision, with Reference to the Newly Extended Jurisdiction, Practical Forms, and a Copious Index O'Dowd, James (Book #ID 95254) Published by Butterworths, 7 Fleet Street, London \| Hodges, Smith & Co. Dublin First Edition 1863. 1863. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original chestnut brown cloth covers, original cream paper title and author lettering label to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5''. Contains [xix + i]; 102; ccxv; [index + 2] printed pages of text. Opinions of the Press sheet tipped to the front free end paper. Old faded green ink soiling to the top and bottom edges of the front board, rear cover cloth although attached to the perimeter has become bubbly to the centre of the board. Without any age toning, marks or foxing to the text block, which is in Very Good clean and fresh condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SHIPPING (Liners, Merchant) Category	£195.00 Convert currency

	For Those In Peril; The Story of the Life-Boat Service Elder, Michael (Book #ID 74177) Published by John Murray, 50 Albemarle Street, London First Edition 1963. London 1963. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green paper covered boards, white title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 135 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Minimal wear to the spine ends, ghosting to the end papers, foxing to the closed upper edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubs to the spine ends and corners, curling and crease lines to the upper edges, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SHIPPING (Liners, Merchant) Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	Cargoes; A Centenary Story of the Far Eastern Freight Conference Jennings, Eric (Book #ID 110688) Published by Meridian Communications (South East Asia) Private Limited, Collyer Quay, Singapore First Edition 1980. 1980. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. 4to. 10½'' x 10½''. Contains 76 pp with colour and monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with a little sun fading to spine and front margins, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SHIPPING (Liners, Merchant) Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	The Ship, Her Story Russell, W. Clark [Illustrations by H. C. Seppings Wright] (Book #ID 90078) Published by Chatto & Windus, 42 William IV Street, London First Edition 1899. 1899. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover, top edge gilt. Quarto 10'' x 7½''. Contains [viii] 158 printed pages of text with 50 monochrome illustrations throughout. Ex reference library with partially removed labels to the front end papers, number to the copyright page, rubbing to the cover edges and corners. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SHIPPING (Liners, Merchant) Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Valhalla; The Tresco [Ships' Figurehead Collection] (Book #ID 79516) Published by National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London First Edition 1984. London 1984. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 33 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations, monochrome and colour and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0905555775 Click here to select books from the SHIPPING (Liners, Merchant) Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	The Warship in History Cowburn, Philip (Book #ID 14935) Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London First edition 1966. 1966. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9½" x 7" 364 pp. Monochrome photographic illustrations on matt paper. Fine in Very Good dust wrapper with light soiling to extreme edges of upper panel, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SHIPPING (Liners, Merchant) Category	£8.50 Convert currency

	Orient Line S. S. Orcades at Sea: An Animal Guessing Competition (Book #ID 15903) circa 1954. 1954. Folded cream card 7" x 5". The names of 50 different animals must be inserted in the following letter so as to complete the sense. Plurals may be used and where necessary the spelling is phonetic. The correct solutions will be read out at 6.15 p.m. today at "B" Deck Lounge. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SHIPPING (Liners, Merchant) Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Sea Breezes: The Magazine of Ships and the Sea; Single Issue for August 1971 (Book #ID 45610) Published by Sea Breezes, 17 James Street, Liverpool August 1971. Liverpool 1971. Publisher's original stapled colour illustrated paper covers. 8vo 8½'' x 5''. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Single issue in Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SHIPPING (Liners, Merchant) Category	£5.00 Convert currency

	Pirates Mitchell, David (Book #ID 102393) Published by Thames and Hudson, 30 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1976. 1976. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 10'' x 7''. The author covers not only the better known figures of the Spanish Main and South Sea, but also Vikings, Arab and Malay raiders, the little known Uskoks and female pirates of various nations. Contains 208 printed pages of text with 86 illustrations, 15 in colour and 4 maps throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Press related clippings loosely inserted. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0500011443 Click here to select books from the SHIPPING (Liners, Merchant) Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	The Lutine Treasure; The 150 Year Search for Gold in the Wreck of the Frigate Lutine Molen, S. J. Van der (Book #ID 41677) Published by Adlard Coles Ltd., 3 Upper James Street, London First Edition 1970. London 1970. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original khaki cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine, end paper illustrations. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 168 pp ISBN 0229974821. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Near Fine condition book, in very near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped 50s. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SHIPPING (Liners, Merchant) Category	£14.00 Convert currency

	The Battleship Warspite; Anatomy of the Ship Series Watton, Ross (Book #ID 86803) Published by Conway Maritime Press 583 Fulham Road, London First Thus Revised Edition 2002. 2002. First revised edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. Landscape 10'' x 10¼''. Contains 120 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations, diagrams, photographs and very detailed front and side elevations throughout. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused new book. Dust wrapper with external profile to the reverse. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0851779212 Click here to select books from the SHIPPING (Liners, Merchant) Category	£85.00 Convert currency

	Bremen & Europa; German Speed Queens of the Atlantic + Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen Franked and Stamped Cover Willoughby, J. Russell [Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen] (Book #ID 87303) Published by Maritime Publishing Concepts First Edition 2010. 2010. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blind silver-grey paper covered boards. Folio 12'' x 9''. Contains 194 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Plus stamped and franked cover with New York franking on German stamps to a Mr. Charles Goodwin from Bowden in Cheshire, England, franked stamped 2nd October 1934, received in Southampton 3rd October 1934 with Deutsch-Amerikan Seepost Bremen - New York Number 383. Norddeutscher Lloyd (NDL) (North German Lloyd) was a German shipping company. It was founded by Hermann Henrich Meier and Eduard Crüsemann in Bremen on 20 February, 1857. It developed into one of the most important German shipping companies of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and was instrumental in the economic development of Bremen and Bremerhaven. On 1 September, 1970, the company merged with Hamburg America Line (HAPAG) to form Hapag-Lloyd AG. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0953103552 Click here to select books from the SHIPPING (Liners, Merchant) Category	£250.00 Convert currency

	R. M. S. Queen Mary To-Day's Programme for Wednesday October 13th 1965 Cunard (Book #ID 87449) Printed by Cunard Wednesday October 13th 1965. 1965. 8½'' x 6'' folded card with list of events throughout the ship from 8.30 a.m. until 12.30 a.m. the next day! Rust mark to the front cover. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SHIPPING (Liners, Merchant) Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	U.S. Destroyers; An Illustrated Design History Friedman, Norman [Profile Drawings by A. D. Baker III] (Book #ID 86898) Published by Arms and Armour Press, 2-6 Hampstead High Street, London First Edition 1982. 1982. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 4to 11'' x 9''. Contains 489 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0853685215 Click here to select books from the SHIPPING (Liners, Merchant) Category	£50.00 Convert currency

	The Bremen and the Europa Braynard, Frank O. (Book #ID 86892) Published by Fort Schuyler Press, 6 Pennyfield Avenue, Bronx, New York, USA First Edition 2005. 2005. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10¼'' x 9''. Contains 269 printed pages of text with colour plates to the centre and monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0967032849 Click here to select books from the SHIPPING (Liners, Merchant) Category	£110.00 Convert currency

	Shipping and Craft in Silhouette \| Drawings and Text by Charles G. Davis (Signed) Davis, Charles G. (Charles Gerard Davis 1870-1959) (Book #ID 113869) Published by Marine Research Society, 161 Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts First Edition 1929. 1929. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered black back, black ruled line to the front board. 8vo. 10¼'' x 7½''. This collection of silhouettes of shipping and craft preserves a very attractive record of types. Included are frigates, caravals, galleon, tall ships and clipper ships, barks and barkantines, ketches, brigs, schooners, sloops, the boats of Asia and Africa and many, many more. Contains (x), 102 single-sided and single-page monochrome silhouette illustrations. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'C. G. Davis \| Port Washington, New York 1929.' Two flyers loosely inserted (i) the drawings of which the author (artist) showing the effect when the leaves are framed \| (ii) 9½'' x 6'' 4 pp folded flyer advertising the book, with order form to the rear. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SHIPPING (Liners, Merchant) Category	£95.50 Convert currency

	Lloyd's Seaman's Almanac 1895 (Book #ID 115201) Published by Lloyd's, Royal Exchange, London 1895. 1895. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in silver to the front board. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains (xvi), 296 pp + xxxvi + 32 pp catalogue with 3 pages of colour flags, illustrated advertisements end papers. Marks to the boards, hinges loose. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SHIPPING (Liners, Merchant) Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Battleship Willmott, H. P. (Book #ID 86878) Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 125 Strand, London First Edition 2002. 2002. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original French blue paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 352 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs to the centre. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 030435810X Click here to select books from the SHIPPING (Liners, Merchant) Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Lloyd's Register of Yachts. Containing particulars of yachts and motor boats; an alphabetical list of owners, with their addresses, distinguishing flags of yachts; also the flags of the principal yacht and sailing clubs, with the names of the officers, etc. for the year 1922. (Book #ID 88889) Published by Lloyd's London Office 71, Fenchurch Street May 1922. 1922. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original bottle cloth covers, dulled title lettering to the spine and to the front cover, all page edges gilt. Landscape 7½'' x 9¼''. Contains 730 + 20 printed pages of text with 25 sheets of cold flags (over 528 distinguishing flags of yachts + yacht & sailing club flags, signal flags, etc. Original owner of this copy: J. F. Jellico (recorded in gilt on front board). Published shortly after the First World War, this 1922 edition of Lloyd's Register of Yachts provides a wealth of information on the vessels and yachting circles of the day, including the main feature providing details of thousands of steam, motor and sailing yachts of the world. There are 25 pages of flags in full colour include 528 Distinguishing Flags of individual Yachts. Invaluable as a source of reference, these registers were produced from 1877 solely for the use of Subscribers. Additional features include lists of previous names, lists of vessels removed from the Register, an alphabetical list of yachts, list of sailing clubs and a list of yacht owners, etc. Rubbing to the covers, end page sections are slightly proud, and in Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SHIPPING (Liners, Merchant) Category	£100.00 Convert currency

	Armed Merchant Cruisers 1878-1945 Osborne, Richard, Harry Spong and Tom Grover (Book #ID 86909) Published by World Ship Society Ltd., Vansittart Estate, Arthur Road, Windsor First Edition 2007. 2007. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original photographic glazed boards. 4to 12'' x 8½''. Contains 328 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0954331087 Click here to select books from the SHIPPING (Liners, Merchant) Category	£65.00 Convert currency

	Dearest Mother \| Extracts from the Letters of F. R. Kendall + 1996 P. & O. Menu Kendall, F. R. (Book #ID 96308) Published for P. & O. Cruises by Good Books Whitley, Melksham, First Edition 1987. 1987. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Extracts of letters sent by a P. & O. employee F. R. Kendall between 1858 and 1866 from his travels abroad, and published as part of the Company's 150th anniversary. Together with 12'' x 8½'' folded card menu with Stratheden (1937) at anchor painting to the front cover by Norman Wilkinson. Both in Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0946555060 Click here to select books from the SHIPPING (Liners, Merchant) Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Cross-Channel and Coastal Paddle Steamers [1] Burtt, Frank [Member of the Institution of Locomotive Engineers] (Book #ID 28013) Published by Richard Tilling 106 Great Dover Street, London First Edition 1934. London 1934. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9'' x 6'' [xiv] 440 printed pages of text. Colour frontispiece, fold-out drawing, full-page landscape monochrome illustrations throughout. Small name to top of front end paper, spine very slightly faded and in Very Good clean and bright condition, without any foxing, corners sharp and pointed, super condition copy. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SHIPPING (Liners, Merchant) Category	£75.00 Convert currency

	Famous Sea Fights; From Salamis to Jutland Hale, John Richard (Book #ID 77172) Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., 36 Essex Street, Strand, London Ninth Edition 1942 [First Published 1911]. London 1942. Ninth edition hard back binding in publisher's original dove grey cloth covers, navy title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 406 printed pages of text with 17 monochrome illustrated plates on coated paper and 20 plans. Spine ends soft, upper edges a little age darkened. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow nicks to the spine ends, 40 closed tear to the foot of the upper gutter, not price clipped 8s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SHIPPING (Liners, Merchant) Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Electric Welding in Shipbuilding: A Series of Lectures Given at Stow College, Glasgow (Book #ID 28802) Published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London First Edition 1943. 1943. Hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 372 pp. Illustrated advertisements to the end papers, monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very Good clean and bright condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SHIPPING (Liners, Merchant) Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	English Merchant Shipping 1460-1540 Burwash, Dorothy (Book #ID 44897) Published by David & Charles Ltd., Brunel House, Newton Abbot, Devon 1969. Newton Abbot 1969. Hard back binding in publisher's original powder blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. ISBN 715343866. Contains [xii] 259 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unopened and unused new book. Dust wrapper without any tears or marks whatsoever and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SHIPPING (Liners, Merchant) Category	£30.00 Convert currency

	Round the Docks (Nelson's Bumper Book Series) Hopcroft, George E. [Illustrated by A. M. Trotter] (Book #ID 115141) Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London not dated circa 1930. 1930. Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards by A. M. Trotter, bright orange and cream illustrated patterned end papers. Quarto. 9½'' x 7¼''. Contains 94 pp with 6 single-sided full-page (one double-page) colour plates, monochrome illustrations throughout, some full-page. Ink message dated 1931 to the verso of the frontispiece, light spotting to the rear end papers, dusty closed page edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SHIPPING (Liners, Merchant) Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	Canadian Pacific Passenger List for Empress of England From Montreal Thursday August 9th 1962 To Liverpool via Greenock [Empress of England] (Book #ID 39549) Published 1962. 1962. Publisher's original stapled colour illustrated card wraps. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 24 pp. Tipped-in colour frontispiece. In very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SHIPPING (Liners, Merchant) Category	£8.00 Convert currency

Origins, Orient and Oriana

Morris, Charles F.

(Book #ID 90079)

Published by Teredo Books Ltd., Brighton, Sussex First Edition 1980. 1980.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. Quarto 10'' x 7¼''. Contains [xx] 491 printed pages of text with colour plates and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light rubbing to the spine ends, not price clipped being sold for £22.80 in 1980. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0903662078

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World Cruise Ships; The History and Development of Cruising

Middlemiss, Norman L.

(Book #ID 79452)

Published by Shield Publications Ltd., Newcastle-upon-Tyne First Edition 1997. 1997.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. Quarto 10'' x 7''. Contains 224 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout. Light rubbing to the edges of the covers and in very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1871128153

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The Aircraft Carrier Intrepid; Anatomy of the Ship Series

Roberts, John

(Book #ID 86804)

Published by Conway Maritime Press 583 Fulham Road, London First Thus Revised Edition 2003. 2003.

First revised edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. Landscape 10'' x 10¼''. Contains 96 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations, diagrams, photographs and very detailed front and side elevations throughout. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused new book. Dust wrapper with external profile to the reverse. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0851779662

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R. M. S. Queen Mary To-Day's Programme for Monday October 18th 1965.

Cunard

(Book #ID 87450)

Printed by Cunard Monday October 18th 1965. 1965.

8½'' x 6'' folded card with list of events throughout the ship from 8.30 a.m. until 12.30 a.m. the next day! Rust mark to the front cover, other soiling marks to the card. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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R. M. S. Queen Mary To-Day's Programme for Saturday October 30th 1965.

Cunard

(Book #ID 87451)

Printed by Cunard Saturday October 30th 1965. 1965.

8½'' x 6'' folded card with list of events throughout the ship from 8.30 a.m. until 12.30 a.m. the next day! Light rust mark to the front cover. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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R. M. S. Queen Mary To-Day's Programme for Tuesday November 2nd 1965.

Cunard

(Book #ID 87452)

Printed by Cunard Tuesday November 2nd 1965. 1965.

8½'' x 6'' folded card with list of events throughout the ship from 8.30 a.m. until 12.30 a.m. the next day! Light marks to the card covers. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The First Destroyers

Lyon, David [Jacket, Plans and Cutaway Drawings by John Roberts]

(Book #ID 86981)

Published by Chatham Publishing, 1 & 2 Faulkner's Alley, Cowcross Street, London First Edition 1996. 1996.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original kingfisher paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Folio 12'' x 10''. Contains 128 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout, fold-out profile loosely enclosed to the rear. Squiggle initial to the top left hand corner of the front free end paper. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 18617860051

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The Merchant Shipping Amendment Act, 1862 (25 & 26 Vict. c. 63), with an Introductory Analysis, an Appendix Containing the Statute and Incorporated Provisions of Antecedent Acts, a Digest of Cases of Salvage and Collision, with Reference to the Newly Extended Jurisdiction, Practical Forms, and a Copious Index

O'Dowd, James

(Book #ID 95254)

Published by Butterworths, 7 Fleet Street, London | Hodges, Smith & Co. Dublin First Edition 1863. 1863.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original chestnut brown cloth covers, original cream paper title and author lettering label to the spine. 8vo. 8'' x 5''. Contains [xix + i]; 102; ccxv; [index + 2] printed pages of text. Opinions of the Press sheet tipped to the front free end paper. Old faded green ink soiling to the top and bottom edges of the front board, rear cover cloth although attached to the perimeter has become bubbly to the centre of the board. Without any age toning, marks or foxing to the text block, which is in Very Good clean and fresh condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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For Those In Peril; The Story of the Life-Boat Service

Elder, Michael

(Book #ID 74177)

Published by John Murray, 50 Albemarle Street, London First Edition 1963. London 1963.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green paper covered boards, white title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 135 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Minimal wear to the spine ends, ghosting to the end papers, foxing to the closed upper edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubs to the spine ends and corners, curling and crease lines to the upper edges, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Cargoes; A Centenary Story of the Far Eastern Freight Conference

Jennings, Eric

(Book #ID 110688)

Published by Meridian Communications (South East Asia) Private Limited, Collyer Quay, Singapore First Edition 1980. 1980.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. 4to. 10½'' x 10½''. Contains 76 pp with colour and monochrome illustrations and archive photographs throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with a little sun fading to spine and front margins, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Ship, Her Story

Russell, W. Clark [Illustrations by H. C. Seppings Wright]

(Book #ID 90078)

Published by Chatto & Windus, 42 William IV Street, London First Edition 1899. 1899.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover, top edge gilt. Quarto 10'' x 7½''. Contains [viii] 158 printed pages of text with 50 monochrome illustrations throughout. Ex reference library with partially removed labels to the front end papers, number to the copyright page, rubbing to the cover edges and corners. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Valhalla; The Tresco [Ships' Figurehead Collection]

(Book #ID 79516)

Published by National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London First Edition 1984. London 1984.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 33 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations, monochrome and colour and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0905555775

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The Warship in History

Cowburn, Philip

(Book #ID 14935)

Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London First edition 1966. 1966.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 9½" x 7" 364 pp. Monochrome photographic illustrations on matt paper. Fine in Very Good dust wrapper with light soiling to extreme edges of upper panel, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Orient Line S. S. Orcades at Sea: An Animal Guessing Competition

(Book #ID 15903)

circa 1954. 1954.

Folded cream card 7" x 5". The names of 50 different animals must be inserted in the following letter so as to complete the sense. Plurals may be used and where necessary the spelling is phonetic. The correct solutions will be read out at 6.15 p.m. today at "B" Deck Lounge. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Sea Breezes: The Magazine of Ships and the Sea; Single Issue for August 1971

(Book #ID 45610)

Published by Sea Breezes, 17 James Street, Liverpool August 1971. Liverpool 1971.

Publisher's original stapled colour illustrated paper covers. 8vo 8½'' x 5''. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Single issue in Very Good clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Pirates

Mitchell, David

(Book #ID 102393)

Published by Thames and Hudson, 30 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1976. 1976.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 10'' x 7''. The author covers not only the better known figures of the Spanish Main and South Sea, but also Vikings, Arab and Malay raiders, the little known Uskoks and female pirates of various nations. Contains 208 printed pages of text with 86 illustrations, 15 in colour and 4 maps throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Press related clippings loosely inserted. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0500011443

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The Lutine Treasure; The 150 Year Search for Gold in the Wreck of the Frigate Lutine

Molen, S. J. Van der

(Book #ID 41677)

Published by Adlard Coles Ltd., 3 Upper James Street, London First Edition 1970. London 1970.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original khaki cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine, end paper illustrations. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 168 pp ISBN 0229974821. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Near Fine condition book, in very near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped 50s. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Battleship Warspite; Anatomy of the Ship Series

Watton, Ross

(Book #ID 86803)

Published by Conway Maritime Press 583 Fulham Road, London First Thus Revised Edition 2002. 2002.

First revised edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. Landscape 10'' x 10¼''. Contains 120 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations, diagrams, photographs and very detailed front and side elevations throughout. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused new book. Dust wrapper with external profile to the reverse. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0851779212

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Bremen & Europa; German Speed Queens of the Atlantic + Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen Franked and Stamped Cover

Willoughby, J. Russell [Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen]

(Book #ID 87303)

Published by Maritime Publishing Concepts First Edition 2010. 2010.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blind silver-grey paper covered boards. Folio 12'' x 9''. Contains 194 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Plus stamped and franked cover with New York franking on German stamps to a Mr. Charles Goodwin from Bowden in Cheshire, England, franked stamped 2nd October 1934, received in Southampton 3rd October 1934 with Deutsch-Amerikan Seepost Bremen - New York Number 383. Norddeutscher Lloyd (NDL) (North German Lloyd) was a German shipping company. It was founded by Hermann Henrich Meier and Eduard Crüsemann in Bremen on 20 February, 1857. It developed into one of the most important German shipping companies of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and was instrumental in the economic development of Bremen and Bremerhaven. On 1 September, 1970, the company merged with Hamburg America Line (HAPAG) to form Hapag-Lloyd AG. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0953103552

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R. M. S. Queen Mary To-Day's Programme for Wednesday October 13th 1965

Cunard

(Book #ID 87449)

Printed by Cunard Wednesday October 13th 1965. 1965.

8½'' x 6'' folded card with list of events throughout the ship from 8.30 a.m. until 12.30 a.m. the next day! Rust mark to the front cover. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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U.S. Destroyers; An Illustrated Design History

Friedman, Norman [Profile Drawings by A. D. Baker III]

(Book #ID 86898)

Published by Arms and Armour Press, 2-6 Hampstead High Street, London First Edition 1982. 1982.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 4to 11'' x 9''. Contains 489 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0853685215

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The Bremen and the Europa

Braynard, Frank O.

(Book #ID 86892)

Published by Fort Schuyler Press, 6 Pennyfield Avenue, Bronx, New York, USA First Edition 2005. 2005.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10¼'' x 9''. Contains 269 printed pages of text with colour plates to the centre and monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0967032849

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Shipping and Craft in Silhouette | Drawings and Text by Charles G. Davis (Signed)

Davis, Charles G. (Charles Gerard Davis 1870-1959)

(Book #ID 113869)

Published by Marine Research Society, 161 Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts First Edition 1929. 1929.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered black back, black ruled line to the front board. 8vo. 10¼'' x 7½''. This collection of silhouettes of shipping and craft preserves a very attractive record of types. Included are frigates, caravals, galleon, tall ships and clipper ships, barks and barkantines, ketches, brigs, schooners, sloops, the boats of Asia and Africa and many, many more. Contains (x), 102 single-sided and single-page monochrome silhouette illustrations. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'C. G. Davis | Port Washington, New York 1929.' Two flyers loosely inserted (i) the drawings of which the author (artist) showing the effect when the leaves are framed | (ii) 9½'' x 6'' 4 pp folded flyer advertising the book, with order form to the rear. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Lloyd's Seaman's Almanac 1895

(Book #ID 115201)

Published by Lloyd's, Royal Exchange, London 1895. 1895.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered in silver to the front board. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains (xvi), 296 pp + xxxvi + 32 pp catalogue with 3 pages of colour flags, illustrated advertisements end papers. Marks to the boards, hinges loose. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Battleship

Willmott, H. P.

(Book #ID 86878)

Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 125 Strand, London First Edition 2002. 2002.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original French blue paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 352 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs to the centre. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 030435810X

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Lloyd's Register of Yachts. Containing particulars of yachts and motor boats; an alphabetical list of owners, with their addresses, distinguishing flags of yachts; also the flags of the principal yacht and sailing clubs, with the names of the officers, etc. for the year 1922.

(Book #ID 88889)

Published by Lloyd's London Office 71, Fenchurch Street May 1922. 1922.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original bottle cloth covers, dulled title lettering to the spine and to the front cover, all page edges gilt. Landscape 7½'' x 9¼''. Contains 730 + 20 printed pages of text with 25 sheets of cold flags (over 528 distinguishing flags of yachts + yacht & sailing club flags, signal flags, etc. Original owner of this copy: J. F. Jellico (recorded in gilt on front board). Published shortly after the First World War, this 1922 edition of Lloyd's Register of Yachts provides a wealth of information on the vessels and yachting circles of the day, including the main feature providing details of thousands of steam, motor and sailing yachts of the world. There are 25 pages of flags in full colour include 528 Distinguishing Flags of individual Yachts. Invaluable as a source of reference, these registers were produced from 1877 solely for the use of Subscribers. Additional features include lists of previous names, lists of vessels removed from the Register, an alphabetical list of yachts, list of sailing clubs and a list of yacht owners, etc. Rubbing to the covers, end page sections are slightly proud, and in Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Armed Merchant Cruisers 1878-1945

Osborne, Richard, Harry Spong and Tom Grover

(Book #ID 86909)

Published by World Ship Society Ltd., Vansittart Estate, Arthur Road, Windsor First Edition 2007. 2007.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original photographic glazed boards. 4to 12'' x 8½''. Contains 328 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0954331087

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Dearest Mother | Extracts from the Letters of F. R. Kendall + 1996 P. & O. Menu

Kendall, F. R.

(Book #ID 96308)

Published for P. & O. Cruises by Good Books Whitley, Melksham, First Edition 1987. 1987.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Extracts of letters sent by a P. & O. employee F. R. Kendall between 1858 and 1866 from his travels abroad, and published as part of the Company's 150th anniversary. Together with 12'' x 8½'' folded card menu with Stratheden (1937) at anchor painting to the front cover by Norman Wilkinson. Both in Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0946555060

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Cross-Channel and Coastal Paddle Steamers [1]

Burtt, Frank [Member of the Institution of Locomotive Engineers]

(Book #ID 28013)

Published by Richard Tilling 106 Great Dover Street, London First Edition 1934. London 1934.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9'' x 6'' [xiv] 440 printed pages of text. Colour frontispiece, fold-out drawing, full-page landscape monochrome illustrations throughout. Small name to top of front end paper, spine very slightly faded and in Very Good clean and bright condition, without any foxing, corners sharp and pointed, super condition copy. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Famous Sea Fights; From Salamis to Jutland

Hale, John Richard

(Book #ID 77172)

Published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., 36 Essex Street, Strand, London Ninth Edition 1942 [First Published 1911]. London 1942.

Ninth edition hard back binding in publisher's original dove grey cloth covers, navy title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 406 printed pages of text with 17 monochrome illustrated plates on coated paper and 20 plans. Spine ends soft, upper edges a little age darkened. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow nicks to the spine ends, 40 closed tear to the foot of the upper gutter, not price clipped 8s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Electric Welding in Shipbuilding: A Series of Lectures Given at Stow College, Glasgow

(Book #ID 28802)

Published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London First Edition 1943. 1943.

Hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 372 pp. Illustrated advertisements to the end papers, monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very Good clean and bright condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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English Merchant Shipping 1460-1540

Burwash, Dorothy

(Book #ID 44897)

Published by David & Charles Ltd., Brunel House, Newton Abbot, Devon 1969. Newton Abbot 1969.

Hard back binding in publisher's original powder blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. ISBN 715343866. Contains [xii] 259 printed pages of text. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unopened and unused new book. Dust wrapper without any tears or marks whatsoever and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Round the Docks (Nelson's Bumper Book Series)

Hopcroft, George E. [Illustrated by A. M. Trotter]

(Book #ID 115141)

Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 35-36 Paternoster Row, London not dated circa 1930. 1930.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards by A. M. Trotter, bright orange and cream illustrated patterned end papers. Quarto. 9½'' x 7¼''. Contains 94 pp with 6 single-sided full-page (one double-page) colour plates, monochrome illustrations throughout, some full-page. Ink message dated 1931 to the verso of the frontispiece, light spotting to the rear end papers, dusty closed page edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Canadian Pacific Passenger List for Empress of England From Montreal Thursday August 9th 1962 To Liverpool via Greenock

[Empress of England]

(Book #ID 39549)

Published 1962. 1962.

Publisher's original stapled colour illustrated card wraps. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 24 pp. Tipped-in colour frontispiece. In very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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