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Very-nice copy of this vintage book. Only writing is previous owner's name, date in book front - Tight spine - No tears!

Good 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall No Jacket Cloth First Edition Rebound in strong library binding.

Good 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall No Jacket Cloth First Edition The merchantmen fleet of the Honourable East India Company. The men and their ships, life on board, the Indiaman's sailors, the Company's flag, the voyages, some of the fights against the Dutch, the French and pirates. Rebound in strong library binding.

Bungay 1965. Spring books. Klothbd, title on spine somewhat faded. 182 s. Ill.

Condition: Very Good - in Poor DJ. DJ slightly ruffled along edges, several small creases and tears. Top edges of text block dusty.Text bright and tight. :: Further Information: No synopsis. Weighs 1.600 Kg. which exceeds standard rates. ::

Condition: Very Good - in Good DJ. DJ somewhat edgeworn, with several small nicks and chips and a couple of closed tears. Rear fold-in creased. Previous owners inscription to ffep. :: Further Information: In this famous book, first published in 1927, Mr E. Keble Chatterton traces the history of the sailing ship in art, from the earliest rough woodcuts dating from the i5th century down to the delicate lithographs of the late Victorian age, when sail was gradually giving way to steam. The one hundred and ten illustrations range over the whole exciting field of maritime endeavour in peace and war. They include Reuwich's engravings of the Armada and of Admiral Tromp's last battle, dramatic aqua tints by Dodd and Duncan of naval engagements during the Napoleonic Wars, etchings by Cruikshank of life aboard an East Indiaman, and Dutton's famous lithographs of some of the last clippers and schooners. 182pp. Index. Size: 4to Crown (25 x 19cm Approx.) Weighs 1.500 Kg. which exceeds standard rates. ::