brown capt charles (6 resultados)

Printed Wrappers. Condición: Very Fine. First Edition. Privately Printed by the family of Capt. Charles W. Brown, Near Fine, small corner creases to wrappers. Tissue-covered frontis illustration of The Barque "Agate". A collection of his letters presented by his family to his personal acquaintances. SCARCE.

Reprint of the Sixth Edition. XII, 278 PP with 6 tables (table III with folded side), 65 b/w illustrations (including 9 photos) & 48 coloured figures, plus 1 folded diagram & 5 large folded charts. Fp: Roof Deviascope. Red cloth cover, title on front cover and spine. A few pencil notes on formulae on FFEP and a hand drawn diagram on the verso of the frontispiece. Covers have light wear around edges and a little fraying at extremities of spine. Previous owners' signature and stamp on inside front cover. A very good copy. 21.6 x 14.

Single Issue Magazine. Condición: Fair. Prater, Ernest; Holloway, Cyril; Soper, G.; Litchfield, G.; Tresilian, S.; Sindall, A.W.; Inns, Kenneth; Brock, H.M.; Holloway, Cyril; Thompson, Kenneth Ilustrador. First Edition. Generously illustrated with black and white photos and illustrations. Features: A "Gringo" in Old Mexico - An engineer escapes with his life, less a friend and his money; "The Old Small Cat" - Cornered by Shanghai Police, a Chinese bandit only succumbed after a 19 hour battle involving many weapons used against him - includes photos; Flying Thrills in Canada's Northland - A fascinating photo-illustrated article showing how the Far North of Canada is being opened up by passenger and transport aircraft; South African Outlaws - Two prominent law-breakers, Jack Howard and Reilly; At Grips With the Desert - Part I of Donald R.G. Cameron's crossing of the Sahara in which his party became lost for ten days; The Mud-Dwellers of Caparroso - Photo-illustrated story about this amazing Spanish village - with photos; Photo of the first three men to scale 'Balanced Rock' near Castleford, Idaho - Clarence French, George Ernest, and John Carolls; A Little Oversight - A story about a 'Palm Oil Ruffian' pioneer trader in West Africa; Something for Nothing - A queer experience that befell Margaret S. Coffman near Goatneck, Texas; "The Bobbery Pack" - A hunting story from India; Waterways of the "Swiss Sahara" - Photo-illustrated article about the fascinating 'bisses' used to divert glacial runoff to irrigate a particularly dry part of Switzerland; The Coffin Ship - A weird story from the Far East dealing with a murderous Chinese secret society; The Gold That Wasn't - A dummy gold ingot is mysteriously stolen in New South Wales; The "Great Scalp Frauds" Case - Frank Mossman, Game Warden of Pacific County in Washington State, explains how he discovered an ingenious swindle; Man and His Needs. 84 pages plus 28 pages of great ads. Backstrip entirely nibbled away. Back cover loose but present, otherwise unmarked with average wear. A worthy vintage copy of this fascinating issue.

Single Issue Magazine. Condición: Fair. First Edition. "Brings you the latest and most complete display of boats - runabouts, cruisers, commuters, skiffs, yachts and auxiliaries. and marine engines - outboards, inboards and Diesels. also boat equipment for every need, as well as the newest developments in marine accessories. Whatever you need, you will find in this issue very complete information about the purchases you have in mind for this season. Pages 129 and 170 to 176 have specification tables of 1933 boats, giving details such as price, dimensions, accommodations, power, speed, equipment and other data. Specifications of marine engines are on pages 178 to 188 and 194 to 196." - Page 3. Articles include: Registered Boats Reach New High Total; Etiquette for Yachting Guests; Turbese - A Smart Sixty-Footer; Prins Valdemar; Al and Bill Schuyler - The If and It Boys; G.S. Hayward's Fast Commuter - Helen; Mediterranean Days and Nightmares (part 2) by Capt. J.R. Grey; Col. G.A. Green's Cruiser Altometh; The Hydrodrome - a non-technical discussion (with photos); A.D. Phelps' Schooner Sonny; Casual Cruising on the Lake of Constance; Wasp - Philip K. Wrigley's 23-Mile Express Cruiser; A.O.R. Baldridge's Diesel Cruiser Cleopatra; Mrs. Helen Hay Whitney's 110-foot Diesel Houseboat Captiva; Launching a Ship - Final Boat Building Operation Calling for Skill and Technique; Lovely color-illustrated back cover ad for the Sterling Engine Company of Buffalo, NY features a formal waterfront soiree scene, behind which floats the Restless II, owned by Mr. David T. Wende of Buffalo, NY.; and more. 270 pages. Unmarked with above-average wear. Binding intact. Front cover discretely taped in place. A worthy copy of this incredibly informative vintage issue.; 4to.

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1819 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 336 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 336 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Condición: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1819. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 333, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 333 333.