Publicado por American Heritage Press, 1971
ISBN 10: 007035846X ISBN 13: 9780070358461
Librería: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.45.
Publicado por American Heritage Press, 1971
ISBN 10: 007035846X ISBN 13: 9780070358461
Librería: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.45.
Publicado por American Heritage Press, 1971
ISBN 10: 007035846X ISBN 13: 9780070358461
Librería: Fritz T. Brown - Books, Georgetown , MA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fair. Contents Include: Shaping A Ship; Whaling Craft; Screw Propulsion-American Forerunners; Whalers To The World; Some Distinctive American Sailing Vessels; Development of the Whaleship; the Origins of the Clippers, etc. Good to good+ tight condition with chipped and curling (top edge) of dust jacket. Language: eng Language: eng 0.0.
Publicado por American Heritage Press, New York, 1971
ISBN 10: 007035846X ISBN 13: 9780070358461
Librería: Martin Kaukas Books, Manchester, VT, Estados Unidos de America
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Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. First Edition. Very Good condition with Good dust jacket. 1/2 inch chip out of lower rear edge of dust jacket. 4to, Blue and Tan cloth, Gilt title on spine with color illustrated Dj. This book about the evolution of watercraft on the American continents begins with elusive evidence of Eskimo whaling 4,000 years ago and concludes with Antartic whaling of the 1960's. The stress is on the period from 1492 to 1928, with emphasis on the transition from sail to steam in the middle of the 19th century. Many illustrations. Index of vessels. Index of persons. Picture credits. 533 pgs.
Publicado por American Heritage Press, 1971
ISBN 10: 007035846X ISBN 13: 9780070358461
Librería: Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Harrisburg, PA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Good. Torn/worn dj. Good hardcover with some shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Standard-sized.
Publicado por American Heritage Press NY (c1971), 1971
ISBN 10: 007035846X ISBN 13: 9780070358461
Librería: Bear Bookshop, John Greenberg, Brattleboro, VT, Estados Unidos de America
536pp. 8vo Profusely illustrated in black & white & in color. Beige cloth & blue cloth back. Fine/no dj. 07-035846-x.
Publicado por American Heritage Press, 1971
ISBN 10: 007035846X ISBN 13: 9780070358461
Librería: Barker Books & Vintage, Helena, MT, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good + in Very Good + DJ. 1. Light soil spot at page edges. Wrapper shows touch of wear including some short closed tears. Nice copy.
Publicado por American Heritage Press, New York, 1971
ISBN 10: 007035846X ISBN 13: 9780070358461
Librería: Bookfeathers, LLC, Lewisburg, PA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: NF. Estado de la sobrecubierta: VG. Not ex-lib. Hardcover with grey cloth over boards and gilt trimmed navy quarter binding, in white jacket with period maritme artwork spanning spine and front, small 4to. xxi + 533pp. Indices, reading lists, plates. Illustrated ad sheet for Alex Packham artwork laid-in. NF/VG. Book has mildly softened upper spine end; lightly toed-in corners; binding strong and square but favoring several places within. Cloth clean and sharp with bright titles; pages and plates clean and unmarked. Jacket has moderate abrasion with shallow creases and short nicks along upper edges; stronger with 1/4" long x 1/4" deep triangular chip upper spine end. Occasional mild rubbing to overall clean and very bright central panels. Jacket in Brodart.
Publicado por American Heritage Press, New York, 1971
ISBN 10: 007035846X ISBN 13: 9780070358461
Librería: Brillig's Books, Kingston, NY, Estados Unidos de America
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Hardcover. Condición: Good. 1st Edition. Pp.: xxi + 533. Gilt titles: sp. Frontis. Illust. w/ b/w and sepia tint photos, engravings, plans, paintings and prints. Grey cloth bds w/ blue sp. Dj chipped w/ clear laminate peeling. Interior leaves are crisp, clean and tight. Includes appendices, list of readings, indices, and picture credits. A history of American sailing ships: whalers, men of war, merchantmen, clipper ships, metal hulled craft, steam propelled craft and the shipping industry they supported.
Publicado por American Heritage Press, New York, 1971
ISBN 10: 007035846X ISBN 13: 9780070358461
Librería: Ed Buryn Books, Nevada City, CA, Estados Unidos de America
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The evolution of American watercraft from 4000 yr old Eskimo whaling to Antarctic whaling in the 1960s, with empasis on the period from 1492 to 1928. Great book, excellent HB copy. 7-1/2 x 10-1/4, 536 pp, index, appendixes, b/w & color illus, red endpapers. Fine unmarked; in Near Fine unclipped jacket. Hardcover in black/beige boards; in color-illus jacket. No edition stated, assumed 1st printing.
Publicado por American Heritage Press, 1971
ISBN 10: 007035846X ISBN 13: 9780070358461
Librería: The Guru Bookshop, Hereford, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Good. FIRST EDITION with dust jacket - rare and collectable - will send out 1 st class post.
Publicado por American Heritage Press, 1971
ISBN 10: 007035846X ISBN 13: 9780070358461
Librería: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: Good. Signed Copy . Acceptable dust jacket. Inscribed by author on title page. Owner's name on front endpage. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
Publicado por American Heritage Press, New York, 1971
ISBN 10: 007035846X ISBN 13: 9780070358461
Librería: Lawrence Jones Books, Ashmore, QLD, Australia
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Hard Cover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Very Good. First Edition. xxi, 533pp, index, bibliography, appendices, hundreds bw & col ills. Or cloth in jacket. App 2" tear to front panel of jacket. Comprehensive account of the evolution of water craft on the American continents beginning with the Eskimos nearly 4000 years ago and concludes with the Antarctic whaling of the 1960s. The stress is on the period from 1492 to 1928, with chief emphasis on the transition from sail to steam in the middle of the 19th century. Many important corrections to erroneous maritime lore. Includes a detailed account of the 23 wooden naval steamers known collectively as the 90 day gunboats- the first numerous class of identical vessels in any navy. Also a re-evealuation of Bushnell's submarine, built early in the American Revolution, showing it to be one of the subtlest technological triumphs of the age, and one that failed only because it was misused. Fascinating reading and important historical detail. Size: 4to.
Publicado por American Heritage, USA, 1971
ISBN 10: 007035846X ISBN 13: 9780070358461
Librería: Maynard & Bradley, Leicester, Reino Unido
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Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. A very presentable copy, seemingly unread with page edges crisp and no internal marks or creases to suggest previous use. Minor rubbing around outer edges of covers but no significant wear. Why on Amazon do most sellers not describe their actual book? Buy with confidence and support a genuine Independent Bricks & Mortar Real Bookshop. We are Maynard & Bradley CAMBO & PBFA(now lapsed) members here in Leicester City Centre. Size: 190 x 260 mm. 536 pages. Item Type: Book. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Ships & the Sea; Britain/UK; 1970s; ISBN: 007035846X. ISBN/EAN: 9780070358461. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 21418. This book is extra heavy, and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries.