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	Shiphandler's Guide for Masters and Navigating Officers, Pilots and Tug Masters Rowe, Captain R. W. (Book #ID 94382) Published by The Nautical Institute, 202 Lambeth Road, London First Edition 1998. 1998. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour photographic matt laminated boards. 4to 12'' x 8¼''. Contains 172 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations, diagrams and photographs throughout. Two bottom corners bumped, otherwise in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1870077350 Click here to select books from the TUGS AND TOWING Category	£325.00 Convert currency

	Harbour Vessels [Signed] Saundercock, Victor G. (Book #ID 88925) Published by the Author, Colebrook, Plymouth, Devon First Edition 1985. 1985. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original monochrome photographic glazed boards. Square 8vo. 8½'' x 8¼''. Contains 104 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. SIGNED by the Author to the half-title page 'With Best Wishes, Vic Saundercock.' Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0951083503 Click here to select books from the TUGS AND TOWING Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	Cory Towage Ltd.; A Group History [Signed] Harvey, W. J. (Cory Towage Ltd.) (Book #ID 88947) Published by World Ship Society, Kendal, Cumbria First Edition 2000. 2000. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour photographic glazed boards, colour funnels and flags to the end papers. 4to 12'' x 8¼''. Contains 224 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. SIGNED by the Author to the verso of the free end paper 'To Dave Prestez, Best Wishes Bill Harvey,' Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0905617932 Click here to select books from the TUGS AND TOWING Category	£45.00 Convert currency

	A Century of South African Steam Tugs Reynolds, David (Book #ID 88945) Published by Downstairs Graphics & Publications, Pretoria, South Africa First Edition 1981. 1981. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated matt white paper covered boards. Landscape 8¼'' x 11½''. Contains 492 printed pages of text with monochrome maps, illustrations and photographs throughout. A little age darkening and thumbing to the front fore edge and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0620055626 Click here to select books from the TUGS AND TOWING Category	£85.00 Convert currency

	Modern Towing Blank, John S. 3rd (Book #ID 88919) Published by Cornell Maritime Press, Inc., Centreville, Maryland, USA First Edition 1989. 1989. First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue cloth covers, gilt and red title block to the spine and the front cover. 8vo. 9'' x 6¼''. Contains 595 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0870333720 Click here to select books from the TUGS AND TOWING Category	£35.00 Convert currency

	On The Hawser; A Tugboat Album Lang, Steven and Peter H. Spectre (Book #ID 88944) Published by Down East Books, Camden, Maine, USA First Edition 1980. 1980. First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original buttermilk Buckram cloth covers, navy blue title and author lettering to the spine, illustrated blue end papers. Landscape 9'' x 10½''. Contains 506 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition illustrated dust wrapper with tiny nicks and rubs to the spine ends and corners, 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 0892720719 Click here to select books from the TUGS AND TOWING Category	£30.00 Convert currency

	Les Abeilles; Réalisation du Comité d'Entreprise Jacques Pilon, Daniel Le Marchand (Book #ID 88898) Published by Dieppe, France. Comité d'Entreprise Les Abeilles First Edition 1983. 1983. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original glazed covers. 4to 12'' x 9''. Contains 133 printed pages of French text with monochrome photographs throughout. Pictorial history of "Les Abeilles", a tugboat company founded in 1864. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TUGS AND TOWING Category	£40.00 Convert currency

	Slepebåten Oscarsborg [The Tug Boat Oscar Borg] Olaf T. Engvig (Book #ID 88897) Published by tapir akademisk forlag, Trondheim First Edition 2007. 2007. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour photographic covers. Quarto 11'' x 8¼''. Contains [xvi] 263 printed pages of Norwegian text [introduction also in English] with monochrome illustrations and colour photographs throughout. Small bump to the top front corner and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. This is the story of a shy little tug that would become one of the most enduring of its kind on the Norwegian coast. With its 127 years in business is that of the super veteran. The history of the tug "Oscarsborg" is simultaneously a cavalcade of Norwegian shipping since the resurgence in the 1800s, and embraces many episodes from the country's extensive coastline. The author emphasizes that the state is responsible for the preservation of liquid monuments and points to new possibilities for protection and preservation of Norway's historic tonnage. Olaf T. Engvig is cand.philol. in seafaring history, officer training and skipper certificate. He has published numerous books and articles in several languages, and has for years been involved in the preservation of historic ships and boats. For this work he received St. Olav's Medal and H. M. King's Medal of Merit in gold. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9788251923613 Click here to select books from the TUGS AND TOWING Category	£50.00 Convert currency

	Terneuzen Sleepboothaven Winde, H. J. de (Book #ID 88893) Published by 1987 Maassluis, uitgave Lekko. 1987. First edition in publisher's original photographic card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8'' x 9''. Contains 152 printed pages of Dutch text with monochrome photographs throughout. The bond with the development of the Ghent-Terneuzen canal, in the city of Terneuzen, and with the development of technology is evident, the emphasis is on the tugs themselves. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TUGS AND TOWING Category	£22.50 Convert currency

	Smit 150 1842 - 1992. Anderhalve eeuw maritiem dienstverlening. (Fifteen decades of maritime services) Oosterwijk, Bram (Book #ID 88902) Published by De Alk bv, Alkmaar, Rotterdam First Edition 1992. 1992. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 4to 11½'' x 8''. Contains 303 printed pages of Dutch text with archive monochrome illustrations and colour photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9060135199 Click here to select books from the TUGS AND TOWING Category	£40.00 Convert currency

	Van Hoek Naar Haven. Veertig jaar scheepsbegeleiding in de grootste haven ter wereld. From Hook to Harbour. Forty (sic Fourty) years of ship pilotage in the largest port of the world Noort, J. J. van (Book #ID 88904) Published by De Alk bv, Alkmaar, Rotterdam, Holland First Edition 1993. 1993. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour photographic glazed boards. 4to 12'' x 8¼''. Contains 272 pages text in Dutch and English, however there is much more Dutch writing than English. Monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Two small names inside the front cover and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9060135245 Click here to select books from the TUGS AND TOWING Category	£35.00 Convert currency

	URAG, Unterweser Reederei GmbH Bremen URAG is a reliable towage partner since 1890. Highly qualified crews operating predominantly on Voith Water Tractors serving clients in ports, terminals and the north sea offshore area. (Book #ID 88905) Published by Unterweser Reederei GmbH Bremen, Blumenthalstrasse circa 1962. 1962. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt title to the front cover. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains printed pages of bilingual text in German and English with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Light marks to the covers and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TUGS AND TOWING Category	£30.00 Convert currency

	Remorqueurs de Ports (Tug Ports) Lévêque, Philippe (Book #ID 88948) Published by Editions du Gerfaut, France First Edition 2007. 2007. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour photographic glazed boards. Landscape 10¼'' x 12''. Contains 300 printed pages of French text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. A little creasing to the lower corners and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9782914622981 Click here to select books from the TUGS AND TOWING Category	£35.00 Convert currency

	McAllister Towing; 150 Years of Family Business Hollyman, Stephenie (McAllister Towing) (Book #ID 88949) Published by Carpe Diem Books, Portland, Oregon, USA First Edition 2015. 2015. First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and the front cover. Landscape 10'' x 12''. Contains 246 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 9780989710466 Click here to select books from the TUGS AND TOWING Category	£65.00 Convert currency

	Hamburg Tugs Dollenbacher, Michael and Reinhard H. Schnake (Book #ID 88935) Published by The World Ship Society, Kendal, Cumbria First Edition 1989. 1989. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 152 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout and colour flags and funnels to the inside of the rear cover. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0905617517 Click here to select books from the TUGS AND TOWING Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	L'aventure du remorquage (The adventure of towing) Pilon, Jacques (Book #ID 88946) Published by Editions Balland, 33 rue Saint-André-des-Arts, Paris, France First Edition 1996. 1996. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original emerald green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and front cover. 4to 11½'' x 9¼''. Contains 190 printed pages of French text with colour and monochrome maps, illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition art work 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 2715811249 Click here to select books from the TUGS AND TOWING Category	£35.00 Convert currency

	Les Abeilles; Réalisation du Comité d'Entreprise Jacques Pilon, Daniel Le Marchand (Book #ID 88899) Published by Dieppe, France. Comité d'Entreprise Les Abeilles First Edition 1983. 1983. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original glazed covers. 4to 12'' x 9''. Contains 133 printed pages of French text with monochrome photographs throughout. Pictorial history of "Les Abeilles", a tugboat company founded in 1864. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the TUGS AND TOWING Category	£40.00 Convert currency

Shiphandler's Guide for Masters and Navigating Officers, Pilots and Tug Masters

Rowe, Captain R. W.

(Book #ID 94382)

Published by The Nautical Institute, 202 Lambeth Road, London First Edition 1998. 1998.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour photographic matt laminated boards. 4to 12'' x 8¼''. Contains 172 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations, diagrams and photographs throughout. Two bottom corners bumped, otherwise in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1870077350

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Harbour Vessels [Signed]

Saundercock, Victor G.

(Book #ID 88925)

Published by the Author, Colebrook, Plymouth, Devon First Edition 1985. 1985.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original monochrome photographic glazed boards. Square 8vo. 8½'' x 8¼''. Contains 104 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. SIGNED by the Author to the half-title page 'With Best Wishes, Vic Saundercock.' Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0951083503

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Cory Towage Ltd.; A Group History [Signed]

Harvey, W. J. (Cory Towage Ltd.)

(Book #ID 88947)

Published by World Ship Society, Kendal, Cumbria First Edition 2000. 2000.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour photographic glazed boards, colour funnels and flags to the end papers. 4to 12'' x 8¼''. Contains 224 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. SIGNED by the Author to the verso of the free end paper 'To Dave Prestez, Best Wishes Bill Harvey,' Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0905617932

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A Century of South African Steam Tugs

Reynolds, David

(Book #ID 88945)

Published by Downstairs Graphics & Publications, Pretoria, South Africa First Edition 1981. 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated matt white paper covered boards. Landscape 8¼'' x 11½''. Contains 492 printed pages of text with monochrome maps, illustrations and photographs throughout. A little age darkening and thumbing to the front fore edge and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0620055626

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Modern Towing

Blank, John S. 3rd

(Book #ID 88919)

Published by Cornell Maritime Press, Inc., Centreville, Maryland, USA First Edition 1989. 1989.

First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue cloth covers, gilt and red title block to the spine and the front cover. 8vo. 9'' x 6¼''. Contains 595 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0870333720

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On The Hawser; A Tugboat Album

Lang, Steven and Peter H. Spectre

(Book #ID 88944)

Published by Down East Books, Camden, Maine, USA First Edition 1980. 1980.

First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original buttermilk Buckram cloth covers, navy blue title and author lettering to the spine, illustrated blue end papers. Landscape 9'' x 10½''. Contains 506 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition illustrated dust wrapper with tiny nicks and rubs to the spine ends and corners, 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 0892720719

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Les Abeilles; Réalisation du Comité d'Entreprise

Jacques Pilon, Daniel Le Marchand

(Book #ID 88898)

Published by Dieppe, France. Comité d'Entreprise Les Abeilles First Edition 1983. 1983.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original glazed covers. 4to 12'' x 9''. Contains 133 printed pages of French text with monochrome photographs throughout. Pictorial history of "Les Abeilles", a tugboat company founded in 1864. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Slepebåten Oscarsborg [The Tug Boat Oscar Borg]

Olaf T. Engvig

(Book #ID 88897)

Published by tapir akademisk forlag, Trondheim First Edition 2007. 2007.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour photographic covers. Quarto 11'' x 8¼''. Contains [xvi] 263 printed pages of Norwegian text [introduction also in English] with monochrome illustrations and colour photographs throughout. Small bump to the top front corner and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. This is the story of a shy little tug that would become one of the most enduring of its kind on the Norwegian coast. With its 127 years in business is that of the super veteran. The history of the tug "Oscarsborg" is simultaneously a cavalcade of Norwegian shipping since the resurgence in the 1800s, and embraces many episodes from the country's extensive coastline. The author emphasizes that the state is responsible for the preservation of liquid monuments and points to new possibilities for protection and preservation of Norway's historic tonnage. Olaf T. Engvig is cand.philol. in seafaring history, officer training and skipper certificate. He has published numerous books and articles in several languages, and has for years been involved in the preservation of historic ships and boats. For this work he received St. Olav's Medal and H. M. King's Medal of Merit in gold. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9788251923613

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Terneuzen Sleepboothaven

Winde, H. J. de

(Book #ID 88893)

Published by 1987 Maassluis, uitgave Lekko. 1987.

First edition in publisher's original photographic card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 8'' x 9''. Contains 152 printed pages of Dutch text with monochrome photographs throughout. The bond with the development of the Ghent-Terneuzen canal, in the city of Terneuzen, and with the development of technology is evident, the emphasis is on the tugs themselves. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Smit 150 1842 - 1992. Anderhalve eeuw maritiem dienstverlening. (Fifteen decades of maritime services)

Oosterwijk, Bram

(Book #ID 88902)

Published by De Alk bv, Alkmaar, Rotterdam First Edition 1992. 1992.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 4to 11½'' x 8''. Contains 303 printed pages of Dutch text with archive monochrome illustrations and colour photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9060135199

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Van Hoek Naar Haven. Veertig jaar scheepsbegeleiding in de grootste haven ter wereld. From Hook to Harbour. Forty (sic Fourty) years of ship pilotage in the largest port of the world

Noort, J. J. van

(Book #ID 88904)

Published by De Alk bv, Alkmaar, Rotterdam, Holland First Edition 1993. 1993.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour photographic glazed boards. 4to 12'' x 8¼''. Contains 272 pages text in Dutch and English, however there is much more Dutch writing than English. Monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Two small names inside the front cover and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9060135245

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URAG, Unterweser Reederei GmbH Bremen

URAG is a reliable towage partner since 1890. Highly qualified crews operating predominantly on Voith Water Tractors serving clients in ports, terminals and the north sea offshore area.

(Book #ID 88905)

Published by Unterweser Reederei GmbH Bremen, Blumenthalstrasse circa 1962. 1962.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt title to the front cover. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains printed pages of bilingual text in German and English with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Light marks to the covers and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Remorqueurs de Ports (Tug Ports)

Lévêque, Philippe

(Book #ID 88948)

Published by Editions du Gerfaut, France First Edition 2007. 2007.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour photographic glazed boards. Landscape 10¼'' x 12''. Contains 300 printed pages of French text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. A little creasing to the lower corners and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9782914622981

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McAllister Towing; 150 Years of Family Business

Hollyman, Stephenie (McAllister Towing)

(Book #ID 88949)

Published by Carpe Diem Books, Portland, Oregon, USA First Edition 2015. 2015.

First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and the front cover. Landscape 10'' x 12''. Contains 246 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 9780989710466

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Hamburg Tugs

Dollenbacher, Michael and Reinhard H. Schnake

(Book #ID 88935)

Published by The World Ship Society, Kendal, Cumbria First Edition 1989. 1989.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 152 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout and colour flags and funnels to the inside of the rear cover. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0905617517

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L'aventure du remorquage (The adventure of towing)

Pilon, Jacques

(Book #ID 88946)

Published by Editions Balland, 33 rue Saint-André-des-Arts, Paris, France First Edition 1996. 1996.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original emerald green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and front cover. 4to 11½'' x 9¼''. Contains 190 printed pages of French text with colour and monochrome maps, illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition art work 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 2715811249

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Les Abeilles; Réalisation du Comité d'Entreprise

Jacques Pilon, Daniel Le Marchand

(Book #ID 88899)

Published by Dieppe, France. Comité d'Entreprise Les Abeilles First Edition 1983. 1983.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original glazed covers. 4to 12'' x 9''. Contains 133 printed pages of French text with monochrome photographs throughout. Pictorial history of "Les Abeilles", a tugboat company founded in 1864. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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