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            Practical Cargo Stowage for Ships' Officers

Captain H. H. Bridger and Captain O. M. Watts

(Book #ID 24534)

Published by Imray, Laurie, Norie and Wilson Ltd, 123 Minories, London 1930. 1930.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, cream paper title label to upper panel. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 299, 2 [pp]. Sun fading to spine, corners soft, without foxing and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Power Boats in Rough Seas

Pike, Dag

(Book #ID 39388)

Published by Adlard Coles Ltd., London First Edition 1974. London 1974.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy paper covers, silver lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼'' 122 pp ISBN 0229115233. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 20 mm tear and snagging of the paper to the spine head, shallow rubs to the upper corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper 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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            All Clear Aft; Episodes at Sea

Contributors include Basil Lubbock, ''Taffrail'', W. Townend, Eric Keown, et al [Foreword by The Rt. Hon. Winston Churchill] Drawings by Charles Grave

(Book #ID 43111)

Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London First Edition 1936. London 1936.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains xvi, 245 printed pages of text with 16 drawings by Charles Grave. Without any ownership markings. Near Fine condition book, in Very Good condition period artwork dust wrapper with white paper to the spine slightly soiled, minor rubs to the top of the spine, priced 3/6 to the spine with green 1/- label partly removed below it. 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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            Britain's Sea-Kings and Sea-Fights

B. Fletcher Robinson, Commander Claud Harding, Tighe Hopkins, F. Norreys Connell, Captain H. Garbett, Herbert Compton, Major G. Le Mesurier Gretton, A. Hilliard Atteridge and Others [Illustrated by H. M. Brock, Gordon Browne, Wal Paget, H. Piffard, F. H. Townsend and Others]

(Book #ID 27073)

Published by Cassell & Company, Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London 1905. 1905.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt lettering and navy illustrations to the spine and upper panel. Quarto 10'' x 7¼'' viii, 760 [pp]. Colour frontispiece, full and part-page monochrome illustrations throughout. End papers cracked, rubbing to cloth corners and across spine tips, sporadic light foxing to some pages and end papers. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Breverton's Nautical Curiosities | A Book of the Sea

Breverton, Terry

(Book #ID 102843)

Published by Quercus, 50 Victoria Embankment, London First Edition 2010. 2010.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 384 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781847247766

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            Survive the Savage Sea

Robertson, Dougal

(Book #ID 56723)

Published by Elek Books Ltd., 54-58 Caledonian Road, London First Edition 1973. London 1973.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, colour end paper maps. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. ISBN 0236154613. Contains 223 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs and illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. Dust wrapper 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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            Left for Dead; The Untold Story of the Tragic 1979 Fastnet Race

Ward, Nick with Sinéad O'Brien

(Book #ID 65549)

Published by A & C Black Publishers Ltd., 38 Soho Square, London First Edition 2007. London 2007.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original midnight blue ribbed paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 186 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, 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. ISBN 9780713682816

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            Sea Jargon; A Dictionary of the Unwritten Language of the Sea

Lind, Lew

(Book #ID 97763)

Published by Patrick Stephens Limited, Cambridge First Thus Edition 1982. 1982.

First thus edition hard back binding in publisher's original air force blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 160 printed pages of text with small monochrome illustrations and photographs in the text. Tiny rubs to the spine tips and corners. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0850596564

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            War, Ice and Piracy: The Remarkable Career of a Victorian Sailor; The Journals and Letters of Samuel Gurney Cresswell [1827-1867]

Harrod, Dominick [Edited by]

(Book #ID 29836)

Published by Chatham Publishing, 61 Frith Street, London First Edition 2000. 2000.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 192 pp. Fine condition book in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The British Seaman 1200-1860 A Social Survey

Lloyd, Christopher

(Book #ID 42686)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1968. London 1968.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original powder blue cloth covers, scarlet and gilt title lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 319 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Name to the top of the front free end paper, no foxing. Very Good condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped 45s, spine colours not faded. 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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            Minehunters Patrol Boats and Logistics

Busquets, Camil

(Book #ID 29887)

Published by Lema Publications circa 1999 edition not stated. 1999.

Publisher's original colour illustrated laminated thick card covers. Folio 11'' x 9'' 96 pp ISBN 8495323141. Colour illustrations, technical data, production information and statistical dimensions throughout. Unused new book in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Maritime History of the World Volume 1

Duncan Haws and Alex A. Hurst

(Book #ID 29891)

Published by Teredo Books Ltd., Brighton, Sussex First Edition 1985. 1985.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy buckram cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine and the upper panel, illustrated end papers. Folio 12½'' x 9¼'' xxvi, 494 [pp] ISBN 0903662108. 203 monochrome illustrations and 31 maps throughout. Very near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with slight sun fading to the spine, minor rubs to tips and corners. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            On Sea and Shore

Hedger, Captain Thomas

(Book #ID 30713)

Published by M. C. Peck & Son, 10 Market Place, Hull 1891. 1891.

Hard back binding in publisher's original vivid royal blue cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine, gilt three masted ship to the upper panel, all page edges gilt. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 266, vi [pp]. Tissue guarded monochrome frontispiece, elaborate headers and tailpieces. Message verso to the frontispiece, couple of small brown marks to the inner gutters where small Victorian cards have been stored, shallow rubs across spine tips, spine not faded and in Very Good square, tight and clean condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Naval and Military Magazine Volume III July to December 1989

Lionel Jervis, P. Sumner, Hugh Spender, E. G. Festing, W. T. Parkes, Captain G. H. Powell, Major C. Field, Leonard K. Blanch, Arthur W. A' Beckett, Lieut.-Col. T. A. Le Mesurier and Others [Contribute to:]

(Book #ID 57479)

Published London: 16 Essex Street, Strand 1898. London 1898.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black pebble cloth covers, gilt title and volume number lettering to the spine with five raised bands and gilt knurling. Quarto 10'' x 7¼''. Contains [vi] 498 printed pages of text with full-page and part-page sepia and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Owner's name plate inside, a little rubbing to the spine edges and in Very Good clean and sound condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Not Yet! Ruminations From a Passenger Ship Captain [Signed]

Rentell, Captain Philip

(Book #ID 76058)

Published by Blue Water Publications, Truro, Cornwall First Edition 1998. Truro 1998.

Publisher's original card wrap covers. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. ISBN 0951231316. Contains 170 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'To Dave, With best wishes, Philip Rentell.' Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0951231316

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            More Fun From Your Boat

Jones, Charles

(Book #ID 39374)

Published by Nautical Publishing Company, Captain's Row, Lymington, Hampshire First Edition 1973. Lymington 1973.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original orange paper covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 147 pp ISBN 0245518924. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused new book. Dust wrapper 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 Story of P. & O.: The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company [1]

David Howarth and Stephen Howarth

(Book #ID 32872)

Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., 91 Clapham High Street, London First Edition 1986. London 1986.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine, colour illustrated end papers. Quarto 11'' x 8'' 224 printed pages of text. ISBN 0297789651. Colour and archive monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0297789651

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            Stalin's Silver

Beasant, John

(Book #ID 51718)

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Ltd., 2 Soho Square, London 1993. London 1993.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. ISBN 0747523444. Contains [xvi] 216 printed pages of text with colour photographs throughout. A little tanning to the page edges, without any ownership markings. Near Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            A Book of Sea Journeys

Kennedy, Ludovic

(Book #ID 33142)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1981. London 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original pale blue paper covers, gilt lettering to aqua blue cloth spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 395 pp ISBN 0002163101. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Near Fine condition book, in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with tiny crease lines to the spine tips. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The World's Greatest Sea Disasters

Allen, Kenneth S.

(Book #ID 33164)

Published by Odhams Books, London First Edition 1969. London 1969.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 254 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with two 20 mm closed tears to the spine tip, 30 mm closed tear to the bottom edge, not price clipped 25/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            National Maritime Museum Guide to Maritime Britain

Wheatley, Keith

(Book #ID 33194)

Published by Webb and Bower Ltd., Exeter, Devon First Edition 1990. London 1990.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, white lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼'' 208 pp ISBN 0863502687. Colour illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unopened new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Story of Mariners' Park Wallasey



(Book #ID 33233)

Published by Ian and Marilyn Boumphrey for NUMAST 1999. 1999.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card covers. Quarto 11½'' x 9¼'' 40 pp ISBN 1899241116. Monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Frigate Constitution and Other Historic Ships

Magoun, F. Alexander

(Book #ID 33245)

Published by Dover Publications, Inc. New York First Thus Edition 1987. New York 1987.

Publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card covers. Quarto 11½'' x 8¼'' 155 pp ISBN 0486255247. 16 plans and 108 monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published, unused and unopened new book. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Merchant Ships 1959

Talbot-Booth, Lieut. Comdr. E. C. [With Colin E. Baker]

(Book #ID 33366)

Published by The Journal of Commerce and Shipping Telegraph, London 1959. London 1959.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black pebble cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine and the upper panel. Oblong quarto 9'' x 11¼'' 480, ii [pp]. Monochrome illustrations throughout, illustrated advertisements to the end papers. Light rubbing to the corners and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Naval Cadet's Guide; or, Seaman's Companion: Containing Practical Rules for Fitting and Placing Riggings, Managing Sails; Used on Board H.M.S. Britannia, with the Sanction of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty

Nares, George S.

(Book #ID 35935)

Published by James Griffin 82 Queen Street, Portsea First Edition 1860. Portsea 1860.

First edition hard back binding which has been re-cased preserving the publisher's original front and rear covers, ships wheel in gilt with navy lettering to the upper panel, new spine with gilt lettering, original lemon end papers. 8vo 9'' x 6'' viii, 141, ii, viii [pp]. Two large fold-out plates to the rear showing rigging, other fold-out plates throughout, one of which has been repaired, 138 other monochrome illustrations grouped in varying amounts to each page, some of which are in single or two tone colour. These illustrations show the standard riggings, knots, bends, and hitches in use at the time, along with boat sailing, reefing, and furling sails, working anchor gear, manoeuvring, etc. This book has been well used and has old water marks throughout, it has been stabilised with new corners and has been re-stitched making it in sound condition. Very scarce first edition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            I Remember the Tall Ships

Brookesmith, Frank

(Book #ID 36134)

Published by Dunmore Press Seafarer Books First Edition 1980. London 1980.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 270 pp ISBN 0850362687. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Small square red stamp to the front free end paper H. M. S. Cardiff. Near Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with slight sun fading to the spine, not price clipped. 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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            War in the Underseas

Wheeler, Harold F. B.

(Book #ID 36271)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., 182 High Holborn, London First Edition 1919. London 1919.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original slate blue cloth covers, black lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 320 pp. Colour frontispiece and eight full-page monochrome illustrations throughout. Hand-written notes about various submarines pasted to the front free end paper, while the covers are secure to the text, the paper gutters are torn, small pin hole mark to the spine, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            A Beginner's Guide to the Sea

Knight, Frank

(Book #ID 39387)

Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London 1965 Edition with Revisions. London 1965.

Hard back binding in publisher's original duck-egg blue cloth covers, navy lettering to the spine and the upper panel, colour pendant illustrated front end papers. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 234 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in near Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper with one 10 mm closed tear to the foot of the lower cover, spine colours not faded. Dust wrapper 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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            Jane's Fighting Ships 1969-70 Seventy-second Year of Issue

[Edited by Raymond V. B. Blackman]

(Book #ID 52560)

Published by Jane's Yearbooks Sampson Low, Marston and Co. Ltd., London 1969. London 1969.

Hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, white title lettering to the spine and the upper panel. Thick folio. 13'' x 9''. ISBN 3540005000. Contains 581 [60] [xx] printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with just a little rubbing to the corners and edges, not price clipped. This is clean, fresh and unused book and is not an ex-library copy. Dust wrapper 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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            Cachalots and Messmates; A Brief History of The Southampton Master Mariners' Club 1928-1973

MacLean, Commodore D. M.

(Book #ID 37743)

Published Privately circa 1973. circa 1973.

Publisher's original card covers. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 72 pp. Monochrome photographic illustrations to the centre. In Very Good condition with minor rubs to the spine edges, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            Pilot Aboard

Radford, John

(Book #ID 37751)

Published by William Blackwood & Sons Ltd., London First Edition 1966. London 1966.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original lime green cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine, blue Admiralty Charts to the end papers. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 319 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in near Fine condition dust wrapper with tiny mark to the spine tip, not price clipped. 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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            North Biscay Pilot; Brest to the Gironde Estuary

K. Adlard Coles and A. N. Black

(Book #ID 56347)

Published by Adlard Coles Ltd., London First Edition 1970. London 1970.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original slate blue covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, end paper charts Quarto 10'' x 8''. ISBN 0229974848. Contains 280 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs and charts throughout. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, price clipped, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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            The Grey Widow Maker; Twenty Four Disasters at Sea

Edwards, Bernard

(Book #ID 43341)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., Clerkenwell House, Clerkenwell Green, London First Edition 1990. London 1990.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. ISBN 0709041918. Contains 192 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations to the centre. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with minor crease lines to the spine ends. Dust wrapper 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 Story of P. & O.: The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company [2]

David Howarth and Stephen Howarth

(Book #ID 57127)

Published by George Weidenfeld and Nicolson Ltd., 91 Clapham High Street, London First Edition 1986. London 1986.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine, colour illustrated end papers. Quarto 11'' x 8'' 224 printed pages of text. ISBN 0297789651. Colour and archive monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0297789651

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