Gavin c m paymaster commander (6 resultados)

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. The standard reference book on the royal yachts up to 1932. A very good copy in blue cloth with gilt title & vignette to top board and minor wear to top and base of spine. Part uncut this is one of a limited, numbered, edition of 1000 copies - this being out of series & unnumbered. Internally very good with coloured and monochrome plates - the coloured plates complete with titled tissue pages. Ex libris Colin & Rosemary Mudie with their sticker on ffep. Colin Mudie A.M.R.I.N.A. was a naval architect. …

Limited numbered first edition (unnumbered of 1000). 4to (11½ x 9¼ ins). Original gilt decorated blue cloth (light wear at head and tail of spine - otherwise VG). Pp. 338, illus with coloured and b&w plates and in text (no inscriptions).

HARDCOVER. 1st edition. 338pp, large quarto. Published by gracious permision of His Majesty the King 1000 copies printed. tight binding, clean throughout, tissue guard tipped-in plate, front board is a bit bowed, edge wear and bumped corners, gilt clear, Good.

large format hardback [29x22cm.] 338 pages + plates. in very good clean condition in a smart modern blue cloth binding [heavy book that may require extra shipping costs for some overseas destinations. please see our storefront page for shipping information] the most complete history of the Royal Yachts up to the era of the "Victoria & Albert III", and including chapters on life aboard the Royal Yachts, Cowes Week, Customs, Ceremonies & Traditions, etc., plus useful appendices. the work is extensively illustrated with a series of sixteen full colour plates and numerous half-tone views, and is printed on heavy, probably hand-made, paper. a magnificent book.…

Leather. Condición: Very Good+. Limited Edition. 4to. Pp. 338. Frontis. tipped-in color reproduction of a painting of the yacht Victoria and Albert by the Chevalier E. de Martino. Illustrated throughout with black & white photography and color reproductions of paintings, the latter tipped-in behind printed tissue guards. Appendices. References. Index. Bookplate on front pastedown. Bound in navy-blue leather with gilt lettering stamped on spine and cover, gilt flag illustration stamped on cover. Corners a tad bumped. A tribute to the finest pleasure craft constructed, itself commensurate in style with fine paper and a full morocco binding. The chapter titled "Life on Board the Royal Yacht" includes "Personnel of the Royal Apartments," catering, sports, etc. A handsome book.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Internally clean and unmarked copy with deckled edges. Hinges remain firm while corners are lightly bumped with a touch of wear to tips. Royal blue boards with gilt titles and pennant to front, titles only to spine but all bright and shiny. Spine and front board along spine, from gutter inward an inch, has sun exposure and faded. Spine heel has wear due to weight and size but free of fraying. An attractive copy despite a cosmetic flaw. Solid and tight. Tissues guards present. BP/Yachting/British Royal History.…