Building the Wooden Walls | The Design and Construction of the 74 Gun Ship Valiant
Lavery, Brian
(Book #ID 119788)
Published by Conway Maritime Press Ltd., 24 Bride Lane, Fleet Street, London First Edition 1991. 1991.
First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 4to. 11'' x 8''. Highly detailed account of the process of construction of a 74 gun ship of the line, the Valiant. She was inspired by the large French 74, The Invincible, which surrendered to the British in 1747 and which had come to be regarded during her years in Royal Navy service as the best ship in her class, superior to anything built in the English dockyards. The Valiant, built at Chatham, and the Triumph, built at Woolwich, were based upon her lines. Contains 206 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small rub to the top front corner, not price clipped, being £25.00 in 1991. Member of the P.B.F.A.
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