Boglio Maritime Books

21134
ADAMS, Richard (editor)
ANTARCTICA - Voices from the Silent Continent: London. 1990. Hodder & Stoughton. 3rd impression of the 1990 original. 80 PP with 2 sketches of penguins and 55 colour illustrations (1 map, 9 artworks on whales and 45 photos). Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 24.6 x 18.8. 340542551
Compilation of celebrated quotes & reports on/for protection of this continent.
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$10

56982
ALDRIDGE, Captain Michael
RULE OF THE ROAD CARDS: Ombersley, Worcs., UK. 1984. Flip Cards 1 card with text and 49 cards with b/w illustration on recto and explanation on verso. Clear plastic container. Fine. Small format. 8.5 x 6.
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$10

56890
ALLAN, Joyce
AUSTRALIAN SHELLS, With Related Animals Living in the Sea, in Freshwater and on Land: Melbourne. 1962. Georgian House. Reprint of the revised edition of 1959 (original of 1950). XXII, 487 PP with 112 figures, plus 44 plates (12 colour and 32 b/w). Fp: Large Sea-living univalve and bivalve of Tropical Australia. Eps. Cloth cover. Covers lightly rubbed and hinge of backcover split. Note on verso of front endpaper. A good working copy. 24.8 x 18.5.
First comprehensive & illustrated (by author) book on Australian shells.
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$25

57951
ALLEN, James
JOURNAL OF AN EXPERIMENTAL TRIP BY THE "LADY AUGUSTA", ON THE RIVER MURRAY: Adelaide. 1976. Libraries Board of South Australia. Facsimile reprint of the 1853 original, No. 202 in the Australiana Facsimile Editions series. (2), (2 cover), XIV, 86 PP. Fp: Swan Hill. Hard cover, simile vellum, gilt title on spine. Ex Library copy with few stamps, and remnants of envelope on rear endpaper. Internally fine. 21.2 x 13.7. 0724300554
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$25

30353
ALLEN, Madelene Ferguson
WAKE OF THE INVERCAULD - Shipwrecked in the sub-Antarctic: A great-gand daughter's pilgrimage: Auckland. 1997. Exisle Publishing. 1st Ed. 256 PP with 4 maps, duotone illustrations, and 16 pages of colour photos. Illustrated endpapers. Hard cover, dj. Fine. 26.5 x 19.3. 0908988028
Shipwrecked on the Auckland Islands, 10th May 1864, during a crossing between Melbourne and Callao. Survival on inhospitable shores, rescue 20th May 1865.
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$40

38793
ALLEN, Thomas B., CLIFTON BERRY, F., & POLMAR, Norman
CNN WAR IN THE GULF: Atlanta. 1991. Turner Publishing, Inc. 1st paperback edition. 240 PP with colour illustrations (maps, plans and photos). Pictorial card cover. Fine. 27.5 x 21.5. 1878685015
From the invasion of Kuwait, August 1990, to the Day of Victory, February 1991, and Beyond.
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$15

52206
ANDERSON, David
THE SPANISH ARMADA: London. 1988. Macdonald & National Maritime Museum. 1st edition (juvenile). 48 PP with b/w and colour illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. Near fine. 26.2 x 21. 0356136221
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55997
ANDERSON, Ronald
ON THE SHEEP'S BACK: Adelaide. 1967. Rigby. 1st hardback edition of the 1966 original. 268 PP, plus 12 pages with 20 b/w illustrations. Endpapers. Hard cover, gilt title on spine, dj. Very good. 22.2 x 14.5.
Wool Industry: past, present - future.
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$15

16599
ANDERSON, Tim (editor)
OCEANOGRAPHY: Canberra. 1987. CSIRO. No. 14 in the CSIRO Research for Australia series. 75 PP with b/w and colour illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 25 x 17.5. 0643037993
Studies: Oceans as a source of food, probing the sea and the R.V. Franklin, oceans and climate...
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$10

15852
ANDREWS, Graeme
A LOG OF GREAT AUSTRALIAN SHIPS: Sydney. 1980. Reed. 1st Ed. 160 PP with b/w illustrations. Hard cover, gilt title on spine, dj. Near fine. Oblong: 18.5 x 26. 0589502026
150 famous ships which played a vital role in the development of Australia.
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$10

15939
ANDREWS, Graeme
VETERAN SHIPS OF AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND: Sydney. 1976. Reed. 1st Ed. 136 PP with b/w illust., plus 4 colour plates. Hard cover, dj. Fine. Oblong: 19.3 x 27.5. 0589071904
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$10

57991
ANGELL, Barbara (compiler)
VOYAGE TO PORT PHILLIP 1803: Sorrento, Victoria. 1984. Nepean Historical Society. 1st Ed. 64 PP with 7 b/w illustratiopns. Soft cover, device ("Shire of Flinders") on front. Fine. 21.6 x 14. 0959089705
... on HMS Calcutta.
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$40

16371
ANSON, Peter F.
BRITISH SEA FISHERMEN: London. 1944. Collins. 1st Ed., in the British People in Pictures series. 48 PP with 23 b/w illust., plus 8 colour plates. Decorated hard cover, dj (lightly rubbed). Very good. 22.7 x 16.3.
The variety of fishing resources of Great Britain & the quality of the men engaged in this activity as well as their value to the nation.
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$20

42443
ARMSTRONG, John
YACAABA AND TOMAREE - A History of Port Stephens: Port Stephens, NSW. 1996. Port Stephens Shire Council. Revised and updated edition of the 1969 original. VI, 102 PP with 2 maps and many b/w or colour illustrations (plans and maps, posters and photos). Inside covers: 4 aerial views of Port Stephens. Pictorial soft covers. Fine. 26.5 x 20.6. 909805016
Sighted and described by Cook and Pickersgill in May 1770. The fifth best natural harbour in the world... Royal Australian Navy base HMAS Assault during WWII...
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$35

57328

AUSTRALASIAN SHIPS & PORTS - Volume 4: Melbourne. 1991 & 1992. Baird Publications Pty. Ltd. Volume 4, No. 1 (December 1991) to No. 12 (November 1992). Edited by Neil BAIRD & Joan WILSON. 12 issues for a total of 472 PP with b/w and colour illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 29.8 x 21.
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$20

57329

AUSTRALASIAN SHIPS & PORTS - Volume 5: Melbourne. 1992 & 1993. Baird Publications Pty. Ltd. Volume 5, No. 1 (December 1992) to No. 12 (November 1993). Edited by Neil BAIRD & Brad WARREN. 12 issues for a total of 480 PP with b/w and colour illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 29.8 x 21.
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57330

AUSTRALASIAN SHIPS & PORTS - Volume 6: Melbourne. 1993 & 1994. Baird Publications Pty. Ltd. Volume 6, No. 1 (December 1993) to No. 12 (November 1994). Edited by Neil BAIRD & Anne HELLSTEDT. 12 issues for a total of 488 PP with b/w and colour illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 29.8 x 21.
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57331

AUSTRALASIAN SHIPS & PORTS - Volume 7: Melbourne. 1994 & 1995. Baird Publications Pty. Ltd. Volume 7, No. 1 (December 1994) to No. 12 (November 1995). Edited by Neil BAIRD & Anne HELLSTEDT. 12 issues for a total of 480 PP with b/w and colour illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 29.8 x 21.
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57332

AUSTRALASIAN SHIPS & PORTS - Volume 8: Melbourne. 1995 & 1996. Baird Publications Pty. Ltd. Volume 8, No. 1 (December 1995) to No. 12 (November 1996). Edited by Neil BAIRD & Andrew JEFFS. 12 issues for a total of 480 PP with b/w and colour illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 29.8 x 21.
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57333

AUSTRALASIAN SHIPS & PORTS - Volume 9: Melbourne. 1996 & 1997. Baird Publications Pty. Ltd. Volume 9, No. 1 (December 1996) to No. 12 (November 1997). Edited by Neil BAIRD & Andrew JEFFS. 12 issues for a total of 480 PP with b/w and colour illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 29.8 x 21.
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57042

AUSTRALIAN FISHERIES - Volume 36 - 1977: Canberra. 1977. Fisheries Division, Department of Primary Industry. Volume 36: No. 1 (January 1977) to No. 12 (December 1977). Edited by Peter POWNALL & Martin BOWERMAN. 12 issues for a total of around 840 pages with b/w illustrations, and the 12 pictorial soft cover (in colour). Fine set. 24.2 x 18.
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57043

AUSTRALIAN FISHERIES - Volume 37 - 1978: Canberra. 1978. Fisheries Division, Department of Primary Industry. Volume 37: No. 1 (January 1978) to No. 12 (December 1978). Edited by Peter POWNALL & Bill ORD. 12 issues for a total of around 850 pages with b/w and colour illustrations, and the 12 pictorial soft cover (in colour). Fine set. 24.2 x 18.
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57040

AUSTRALIAN FISHERIES NEWSLETTER - Volume 24 - 1965: Canberra. 1965. Fisheries Branch, Department of Primary Industry. Volume 24: No. 1 (January 1965) to No. 12 (December 1965). Edited by P.C. POWNALL. 12 issues for a total of 576 pages with b/w illustrations, and the 12 pictorial soft cover (in colour). Fine set. 24.2 x 18.
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$30

57041

AUSTRALIAN FISHERIES NEWSLETTER - Volume 26 - 1967: Canberra. 1967. Fisheries Branch, Department of Primary Industry. Volume 26: No. 1 (January 1967) to No. 12 (December 1967). Edited by P.C. POWNALL. 12 issues for a total of 576 pages with b/w illustrations, and the 12 pictorial soft cover (in colour). Fine set. 24.2 x 18.
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$30

57216

AUSTRALIA'S WELCOME TO THE U.S. FLEET (in The Sydney Mail): Sydney. 1908. The Sydney Mail, New South Wales Advertiser.. American Fleet - Sydney Mail Souvenir. XXXII pages with musical score on 1 page for "The Star Spangled Banner", and b/w illustrations (1 painting by Fred Elliott at centrefold, 16 photos of warships, 39 portraits and 39 photos). Pictorial wrappers are a little soiled, foxed and detached. Spine split, rusty staples. Occasional foxing, o/wise very good. Large format: 44.5 x 30.
Call of the Great White Fleet in Sydney: 20 to 27 August 1908.
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$100

20110
BALLARD, Robert D. & DUNMORE Spencer
EXPLORING THE LUSITANIA, Probing the Mysteries of the Sinking That Changed History: London. 1995. Weidenfeld & Nicolson. 1st Ed. 228 PP with b/w & colour illust. as well as paintings by Ken Marschall. Half-title page: Prewar postcard. Title-page: The Lusitania Bow. Gilt-engraved hard cover & spine, dj. Fine. 28.7 x 22.5. 0297813145
Her career, her fatal crossing and the controversy surrounding her sinking. Exploration of the wreck.
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31575
BARKER, Felix, ROSS-MACDONALD, Malcolm & CASTLEREAGH, Duncan
THE GLORIOUS AGE OF EXPLORATION: New York. 1973. Doubleday. 1st US edition of the 1971 UK original, in the Encyclopedia of Discovery and Exploration. 488 PP with b/w and colour illust. Hard cover, gilt device on front cover, gilt title on spine, dj. Few foxing spots on outside edges, o/wise near fine. 26.5 x 19.5. 038504352X
From the first explorations by Egyptians and Phoenicians to the voyage of Magellan.
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57621
BARRATT, Glynn
CAROLINEAN CONTACTS WITH THE ISLANDS OF THE MARIANAS: The European Record: Saipan. 1988. Micronesian Archaeological Survey. 1st Ed. No. 25 in the Micronesian Archaeological Survey Report series. VIII, 92 PP with 9 b/w illustrations (1 map, 1 sketch map, 6 engravings and 1 photo). Pictorial soft cover. Near fine. 27.5 x 21.3.
Pre-European contacts (Chamorro-Carolinean), European contacts: Spanish (Luis de Torres, missionaries, ..), Russian (von Kotzebue, von Lütke), French (Jacques Arago, Rose de Saulces de Freycinet, Dumont d'Urville, Jurien de la Gravière).
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$55

33705
BARTON, G. B. (editor)
HISTORY OF NEW SOUTH WALES FROM THE RECORDS - Volume I: Governor Phillip: Sydney. 1980. Hale & Iremonger. Facsimile reprint of the 1889 original. LXXXV, (3), 625 PP, plus 11 plates (1 map, 1 plan, 3 folded maps and 6 engravings). Cloth cover, gilt title on spine, dj. Fine. 22.3 x 14.5. 0908094639
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$65

43176
BASNETT, Stan
FERRIES OF THE ISLE OF MAN - Past & Present: London. c.1996. Ferry Publications. 1st Ed. 80 PP with 18 colour and 71 b/w photos. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. Oblong: 14.8 x 21.2.
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56152
BATEMAN, Sam and BATES, Stephen (editors)
SHIPPING AND REGIONAL SECURITY: Canberra. 1998. Strategic and Defence Studies Centre / ANU. 1st Ed. Canberra Papers on Strategy and Defence No. 129. XXIV, 159 PP with 8 figures and 16 tables. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 20.6 x 14.5. 0073152747X
Papers presented at the 4th meeting of the working group held at Tokyo, November 1997.
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$35

56150
BATEMAN, Sam and SHERWOOD, Dick (editors)
STRATEGIC CHANGE AND NAVAL ROLES: Issues for a Medium Naval Power: Canberra. 1993. Strategic and Defence Studies Centre / ANU. 1st Ed. Canberra Papers on Strategy and Defence No. 102. (10), 216 PP. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 20.6 x 14.5. 0731518624
Proceedings of the Maritime Strategic issues workshop held at HMAS Creswell, November 1992.
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21609
BATHE, B. W.
SHIP MODELS - 4: Foreign Small Craft: London. 1966. HMSO. 1st Ed. No. 4 in the Science Museum illustrated booklets series. No pagination, 48 Pages with 20 colour photos. Pictorial soft cover (lightly soiled). Very good. 14.8 x 14.8.
Norwegian Herring Boat... Gozo Boat... Kolek from Trengganu...
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45771
BEARD, Henry & McKIE, Roy
SAILING. A Sailor's Dictionary: New York. c. 1990. Workman Publishing. 21st printing of the 1981 original. 96 PP with 47 cartoons. Pictorial soft cover. Near fine. 20.3 x 20.3. 894801449
Sailing: the fine art of getting wet and becoming ill while slowly going nowhere at great expense.
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57508
BEASANT, John
STALIN'S SILVER - The Sinking of the USS John Barry: New York. 1999. St. Martins Press. 1st US edition of the 1995 UK original. (VIII), 216 PP with 1 map, 2 plans of ships & 22 facsimiles of documents, plus 24 pages with 5 b/w illust. & 29 colour photos. Hard cover, dj. Fine. 24 x 16. 0312205902
The shipment of silver loaded on the American merchant ship "John Barry", sunk by U-859 south of Oman in July, 1944, and retrieved late 1994 by Ifremer and Ocean Group. (in the 1980's, the author was the Press and Private Secretary to the Prime Minister of Vanuatu).
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19842
BEASLEY, A. W.
FELLOWSHIP OF THREE, The Lives and Association of John Hunter (1728-1793), The Surgeon; James Cook (1728-1779), The Navigator; and Joseph Banks (1743-1820), The Naturalist: Sydney. 1993. Kangaroo Press. 1st Ed. 80 PP with b/w illust., plus 4 pages with 11 colour illust. Fp: Statue of John Hunter. Eps: The World with Voyages of Captain Cook. Hard cover, dj. Faint foxing, o/wise fine. 24.8 x 18.8. 0864175426
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10945
BEAVIS, Bill
SAILORS' CRAFTS: London. 1981. Allen & Unwin. 1st Ed. 122 PP with 34 b/w photos and 110 figures. Hard cover, dj. Fine. 25.2 x 19.5. 0047970049
With limited materials, few tools and in cramped spaces, the sailors were resourceful craftsmen. Rope work, ship models, ...
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$25

22185
BISSET, Sir James
TRAMPS & LADIES, MY EARLY YEARS IN STEAMERS: Sydney. 1959. Angus & Robertson. 1st Ed. XVI, 315 PP, plus 16 pages with 26 b/w photos. Eps: Chart of North Atlantic. Fp (in colour): Painting of SS Mauretania, by John Allcot. Hard cover, dj (price clipped). Dust jacket with closed tears. Faint foxing spots on outside edges, o/wise near fine. 22.2 x 14.
The memoirs of Sir James Bisset in the early days of steamships with recollections of his arrival on board the SS Carpathia, at the scene of the sinking of the Titanic in 1912.
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$40

57511
BLACK, Eileen
JAMES GLEN WILSON R.N., Landscape and Marine Painter (1827-1863): Belfast. 1980. Ulster Museum. 1st Ed. Publication No. 237 of the Ulster Museum. 52 PP with 1 tail piece, 2 b/w photos and 11 b/w plates. Pictorial soft cover. Near fine. Oblong: 18.5 x 23.8.
Catalogue of an exhibition held at Botanic Gardens, Belfast: 3-30 September 1980. Pages 15-20 & 29-49: The Voyage of H.M.S. Herald to the Pacific (1852-1861), with 6 of the plates by, Lieutenant Commander Andrew David.
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$35

16412
BLAIR, Carvel H.
SEAMANSHIP, A Handbook for Oceanographers: Cambridge, Mass. 1977. Cornell Maritime Press. 1st Ed. IX, 227 PP with 114 b/w illust. (photos, fig. & tables) in text. Hard cover, dj. Fine. 23.5 x 15.8. 0870332287
To improve the knowledge of newly-graduated scientists or the student on handling of shipboard equipment, operating a research craft, ...
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$20

51014
BLANCHARD, Anne
NAVIGATION. A 3-Dimensional Exploration: New York. 1992. Orchard Books. 1st American juvenile edition. No pagination, 12 PP with colour illustrations by Irvine Peacock, and paper engineering by David Hawcock. Pictorial laminated boards. Fine. Oblong: 22 x 25.7. 0531054551
A Pop-up book on navigation.
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17443
BLASHFORD-SNELL, J. & TWEEDY, A.
OPERATION RALEIGH, Adventure Challenge: Sydney. 1989. Collins. 1st Ed. 196 PP with 1 map, plus 32 pages with 31 b/w & 29 colour photos. Pictorial soft cover. Foxing spots on outside edges, o/wise near fine. 24 x 17. 0732224314
The astonishing enterprise which took adventurers from Chile to the Pacific islands, New Zealand, Tasmania to Pakistan.
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$10

54404
BLOCK, Gus
TRADITIONAL BOATBUILDING IN THE MALDIVES (in Classic Boat, No. 44): Falmouth. 1992. Classic Boat / Boating Publications. No. 44, February 1992. 112 PP. Contains article pages 22 to 26, with 16 colour photos. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 29.4 x 22.5.
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$10

40577
BOLITHO, Hector
JAMES LYLE MACKAY, FIRST EARL OF INCHCAPE: London. 1936. John Murray. 1st Ed. XXIV, 264 PP, plus 15 b/w plates. Fp: On board S.Y. Rover. Cloth cover, gilt signature device on front cover, gilt title on spine (sunned). Covers somewhat soiled with fade spots and wear around edges. Very light foxing and an otherwise very good clean copy. Scarce. 22.5 x 15.
Biography of British shipping magnate.
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$350

38287
BONNEMAINS, Jacqueline (editor)
MON VOYAGE AUX TERRES AUSTRALES - Journal personnel du Commandant Baudin: Paris. 2000. Imprimerie Nationale. 1st Ed. 467, (3) PP with b/w illustrations (2 sketch-plans, 2 maps, 4 charts and 10 facsimile of original manuscript), plus 96 colour plates with 195 illustrations (6 of people, 5 of insects, 5 of animals, 98 on ocean fauna...) many relating to Australia: 3 views, 10 portraits of aborigines and 50 coastal views. Pictorial card cover. French text. Faint foxing on outside edges. Fine. 24 x 16.5. 2743303840
Journal of Nicolas Baudin kept during his voyage of discovery to Australia. Journal starting 7/8 March 1800, prior to the departure from Le Havre. Passports issued by the British Admiralty, Spain, Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Prussia, Portugal and USA. Call at Ile de France (Mauritius). West coast of New Holland (Australia), 27 May 1801. Leewin, 20 June 1801. Endracht, 22 July 1801. Kupang (West Timor) 22 August 1801. Sailing for D'Entrecasteaux Channel and Maria Island (Tasmania) on 13 November 1801. Journal ends on 30 December 1801 while closing on the South West corner of Western Australia.
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$140

57210
BOUDRIOT, Jean
LE VAISSEAU DE 74 CANONS - Traité Pratique d'Art Naval (a 4 volume set): Paris. 1977, 1977, 1975 & 1977. Jean Boudriot Publications. 1st Ed., in "Collection Archéologie Navale Française". Volume I: 166, (2) PP with b/w illustrations [106 figures & 3 pates (II, III & IV)on double page], plus 13 large folded plates (I, then V to XVI). Fp: a 74 guns ship under sail. Volume II: 212, (2) PP with 3 colour illustrations and 100 figures, plus 26 large folded plates (XVII to XLII). Volume III: 280 PP with 135 figures, plus 3 colour and 10 b/w plates (XLIII to LV). Volume IV: 392 PP with 165 figures, plus 2 b/w and 15 colour plates (LVI to LXXII). Eps (each volume): A 74 Gun ship. Cloth cover, title on front cover and spine, dj. French text. Occasional foxing spots. A fine set. 31.5 x 24.
Tome I / Volume I: Construction du Vaisseau / Hull construction. Tome II / Volume II: Construction du Vaisseau / Fitting out the hull. Tome III / Volume III: Construction du Vaisseau / Masts, Sails, Rigging. Tome IV / Volume IV: L'equipage & la conduite du vaisseau / Manning & Shiphandling.
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$750

57103
BOUVET, Eric & BOUDET-GRIFFIN, Elizabeth
FRENCH MIGRATION TO SOUTH AUSTRALIA (1955-1971) (in Explorations): Melbourne. 2008. ISFAR / Institute for the Study of French-Australian Relations. No. 42, June 2007 (issued August 2008). 48 PP. Contains article from P.3 to 26. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 21 x 14.8.
Issue also contains: Horace Remi Poussard: 19th Century Travelling Violist, by Horroie Poussard. Paul Wenz and Forbes, by Wallace Kirsop.
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57544
BOVENS, G. A. J., JANSEN, Willem, Van GINKEL & POMMEE, L. F. J. ...
SHIPS DOWN THE AGES / PAINT MAKING / ANCHORS AND CHAINS ( in Mermail): Rotterdam. c. 1960. Mermail Group. 1st Ed. 44 PP with 14 colour and 73 b/w illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 29.8 x 20.7.
Mermail: Dutch companies, suppliers to the shipbuilding and shipping industry.
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$30

56222
BOWD, Reuben, R. E.
A BASIS FOR VICTORY: The Allied Geographical Section 1942-1946: Canberra. 2005. Strategic and Defence Studies Centre / ANU. 1st Ed. Canberra Papers on Strategy and Defence No. 157. Foreword by General Peter John Cosgrove. XXIII, 168 PP with 4 maps, plus 30 pages with illustrations (2 organigrams, 3 pages of cartoons, 16 b/w photos and 14 pages with facsimile of documents). Fp: Allied Geographical Section, Manila, September 1945. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 25 x 17.8. 0731527194
AGS, a unique intelligence organisation, in the fight against Japan during WWII.
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$60

40448
BOWDEN, Tim
ANTARCTICA AND BACK IN SIXTY DAYS: Sydney. 1991. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 1st Ed. XVI, 239 PP with 4 maps, 5 facsimile of documents and 55 b/w photos. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 23.5 x 15.2. 733301134
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$15

18523
BOWEN, Frank C.
AMERICA SAILS THE SEAS, The History and Romance of America on the High Seas from the 15th to the 19th Century: New York. 1938. Robert M. McBride. 1st Ed. XX, P.21 to 411 with many b/w illust. Fp: Modern model of the Santa Maria. Eps: A new map of North America with the West India Islands, 1783. Decorated cloth cover (chart of Florida/Cuba). Bookplate on half-title page. Light browning of paper around edges, o/wise a near fine copy. 26 x 19.5.
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$55

41291
BOWEN, Frank C.
SHIPS FOR ALL: London. 1952. Ward, Lock & Co. New edition. 255 PP with 2 diagrams, plus 32 pages with 66 b/w photos. Cloth cover, gilt title on spine (lightly marked). Light foxing. Very good. Scarce. 20.5 x 13.5.
Designing and building. Machinery, running of ship... Disaster, salvage,life-saving...
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$25

57700
BOWN, Mark & SIMMONS, Roger
R.M.S. "TITANIC", A Portrait in Old Picture Postcards: Loggerheads, UK. 1987. Brampton Publications. 1st Ed. Foreword by Donald Smith. (6), 98 PP with numerous b/w illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. Covers lightly soiled. Remainder mark on top outside edge, o/wise very good. Oblong: 15 x 21.5. 0951146955
White Star offices - Shipyard of Harland and Wolff - Accommodation - Sea trials - Sailing - Sinking and aftermath.
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$25

52889
BRAKE, Anne, DAVIDSON, Diane, GREGG, Alison (editors)
FREMANTLE STUDIES - Journal of the Fremantle History Society, Issues 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5: Fremantle. 1999, c. 2001, 2004, 2005 & 2007. Fremantle History Society. No.1: VIII, 122 PP. No. 2: VI, 150 PP. No. 3: VI, 96 PP. No. 4: VI, 114 PP. No. 5: IV, 120 PP. Each issue with b/w illustrations (drawings, engravings, photos). Pictorial soft cover. Fine set of the 5 first issues. 24 x 17.
No. 1: Fremantle 1939 to 1945; Extraordinary Events at the Port, by Tony Fletcher... The Italian Fisherman of Fremantle: from blue-collar businessmen to 'Lords of the Sea', by Sally May. No. 2: William Dalgety Moore (1835-1910): the making of a Merchant Prince, by Richard K. Moore... Fremantle South Slipway: a vital Wold War II defence facility, by Jacqui Sherriff. No. 3: The escape of the Military Fenians from Fremantle, by Sir William Heseltine... No. 4: Project Iceberg: Fremantle's response to visiting nuclear warships in the 1980s, by David Worth... No.5: The bubonic Plague in Fremantle, 1900. Fremantles hidden history. Escape! Fremantle to Freedom, by Sandra Murray.
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$125

56260
BRATHWAITE, Errol
NEW ZEALAND: Christchurch. 1980. Kowhai Publishing Ltd. 1st Ed. 96 PP with colour photos by Warren Jacobs, Lloyd Park and Robin Smith. Hard cover, dj. Fine. 28.7 x 21.7. 0908598025
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57741
BRENNAN, Niall
DAMIEN PARER - CAMERAMAN: Melbourne. 1994. Melbourne University Press. 1st Ed. (8), 192 PP, plus 8 pages with 10 b/w photos. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 21.5 x 14. 0522844200
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$20

38794
BRENNER, Eliot & HARWOOD, William
DESERT STORM: The Weapons of War: London. 1991. Fontana. 1st Ed. 96 PP with b/w illustrations. Pictorial card cover. Fine. 27.5 x 21.2. 00066377300
Air, land, and sea techno-weapons in the Persian Gulf.
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$10

54718
BRENT, Commander C. R.
BRITISH COLUMBIA PILOT, Volume I: comprising: London. 1951. Hydrographic Department, Admiralty. 7th edition, S.D. No. 25. Advertisement of the 7th edition, by Rear-Admiral A. Day. XLIII, 598 PP with figures, over 9 tables and 8 maps, plus 20 plates with 1 lighthouse and 23 coastal views and 1 folded Index Chart S.D. 25. Supplement No. 5-1962 with folded Index Chart, and 1 coastal views and 125 pages, loosely inserted. Cloth cover, title on front cover and spine. Spine lightly faded. Foxing. Very good. 24.4 x 15.
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$35

54719
BRENT, Commander C. R.
BRITISH COLUMBIA PILOT, Volume I: comprising: London. 1957. Hydrographic Department, Admiralty. Reprint (04/57) of the 4th edition of 1949, S.D. No. 26. Advertisement of the 4th edition, by Vice-Admiral A. G. N. Wyatt. XLII, 324 PP with figures and 3 tables, plus 4 plates with 8 maps, 2 plates with 1 lighthouse and 1 coastal view and 1 folded Index Chart S.D. 26. Supplement No. 5-1959 with 45 pages, loosely inserted. Cloth cover, title on front cover and spine. Spine lightly faded. Foxing. Very good. 24.4 x 15.
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$35

38418
BRENT, Peter
CAPTAIN SCOTT AND THE ANTARCTIC TRAGEDY: New York. 1974. Saturday Review Press. 1st US edition. 223 PP with 21 colour and over 100 b/w illustrations. Title page: The Royal Society Range (watercolour). Fp: Captain Scott aged 36 (colour painting). Eps: Stacking up supplies at Scott's camp at Cape Evans. Hard cover, dj. Front cover of dust jacket partly faded, o/wise near fine. 25.4 x 18.2. 871502587
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$20

41159
BRIDGEWATER, Alan & Gill
CARVING FIGUREHEADS & OTHER NAUTICAL DESIGNS: New York. 1995. Sterling Publishing. 1st Ed. 176 PP with b/w illustrations (drawings, sketches, photos) and over 210 figures (drawings and photos), plus 16 pages with 23 colour photos. Pictorial soft covers. Fine. 27.8 x 21.2. 806987065
Tools, techniques, materials and terms. Eagle's Head. Ribbon or Banner... Figureheads.
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$20

52283

BRITISH SHIPPING IN THE 20TH CENTURY: London. 1999. Shipping Today and Yesterday. December 1999 issue. 16 PP with 13 b/w photos. Pictorial soft cover. Very good.
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$10

56178
BRODSKY, Isadore
BENNELONG PROFILE. Dreamtime Reveries of a Native of Sydney Cove: Sydney. 1973. University Co-operative Bookshop. 1st Ed. 95 PP with profile at top corner of each page, plus 11 b/w plates. Illustrated endpapers. Hard cover, simile leather, gilt device and title on front cover, gilt title on spine, clear plastic cover with gilt labels on front (name of the author) and back (illustration). Signed by the author on title page. Fine. 24.7 x 16.5. 0959903933
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$35

38200
BROWN, David (editor)
THE BRITISH PACIFIC AND EAST INDIES FLEETS, 'The Forgotten Fleets' 50th anniversary: Liverpool. 1995. Brodie Publishing. 1st edition, with an introduction by HRH Admiral of the Fleet The Duke of Edinburgh. (32), 118, (2 adv.) PP with advertising material, 5 maps & 131 b/w photos. Illustrated soft cover. Fine. 29.8 x 21. 1874447284
The Royal Navy during WWII in the Indian Ocean and the Pacific. Chapters on the Royal Indian Navy, Royal Australian Navy, Royal New Zealand Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Dutch Navy and Richelieu the French contribution.
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$20

57177
BRUCE, Harry
TALL SHIPS: An Odyssey: Toronto. 2000. Key Porter Books. 1st Ed. 96 PP with colour illustrations (6 maps, 12 types and 74 photos). Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 25.5 x 20.3. 1552631575
Tall Ships 2000 Race - 10,000 nautical miles for 70 ships from Southampton & Genoa to Cadiz, Bermuda, Boston, Halifax then Amsterdam.
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$25

46638
BRUNTON, Paul (editor)
THE ENDEAVOUR JOURNAL OF JOSEPH BANKS: The Australian Journey: Sydney. 1998. Angus & Robertson in association with State Library of New South Wales. Reprint of the 1998 original. (6), 114 PP, plus 16 pages with 5 b/w & 15 colour illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 24 x 17.5. 0207197369
Joseph Banks' account of the voyage of Endeavour along Australia's East Coast.
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$30

57950
BULL, J. C.
SMALL SHIPS AND ADZE CHIPS: Metung, Vic. 1978. Author. 1st Ed. 200 PP with 1 facsimile and 15 head pieces, plus 32 pages with 48 b/w photos. Fp: Bandsaw and author, both aged 85 years. FEP: Map of the Gipps Land Lakes. Cloth cover, gilt title on front cover and spine, dj. Dedicatory note on title page signed and dated by the author. Fine. Scarce. 22.2 x 14. 0959724737
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$75

52580
BULL, J. C. & WILLIAMS, Peter J.
STORY OF GIPPSLAND SHIPPING, Discoveries of the Early Navigators, Lakes Steamers, Coastal Windjammers, Shipwrecks and Famous Captains: Metung, Vic. 1967. Authors. 1st Ed. 110 PP with 1 map, 3 tail-pieces & 32 b/w illust. (25 photos). Pictorial soft cover. Covers rubbed. Note on half title page. Very good. 21.5 x 13.8.
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$25

48631
BURCHELL, David
ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE - An Autobiography: Melbourne. 1967. Heinemann. 1st Ed. 136 PP, plus 16 pages with 31 b/w photos. Hard cover, dj. Foxing spots on top outside edges. Dedicatory note on title page signed by the author. Near fine. 21.8 x 14.
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$35

20089
BURRELL, Vice-Admiral Sir Henry
MERMAIDS DO EXIST, The autobiography of ..: Melbourne. 1986. Macmillan. 1st Ed. X, 318 PP, plus 24 pages with 55 b/w illust. Hard cover, dj. Near fine. 22 x 14.5. 033341540X
Naval career from 1918 to 1962, when the RAN went from reliance on the Royal Navy to a more independent stance.
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$20

48220
BUSCH, Corvette-Captain Fritz-Otto
THE DRAMA OF THE SCHARNHORST - A Factual Account from the German Viewpoint: London. 1956. Robert Hale. 1st English edition, translated from the German original by Eleanor Brockett and Anton Ehrenzweig. 186 PP with 3 plans, plus 16 pages with 21 bw photos. Fp: Ice-encrusted foredeck of Scharnhorst. Hard cover, gilt title on spine. Spine sunned. Foxing spots on outside edges and few pages. Good. 22.2 x 14.
Launched January 1939, sunk at the Battle of North Cape, 26 Dec. 1943. Sinking of the Auxiliary Cruiser Rawalpindi, action against Glorious.
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$15

57563
CADORET, Bernard, BENNETT, Jenny ...
MARITIME LIFE AND TRADITIONS - No. 13: Douarnenez. 2001. Le Chasse-Marée & WoodenBoat Publications. No. 13, December 2001. (6), 82 PP with b/w and colour illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 27.5 x 22.
Shark hunting in Ireland, by Criostor Mac-Carthalgh. On the Garlandstone, by Basil Greenhill and Gary Emerson. The Gold-Rush Storeship Niantic, by James P. Delgado. Daring the sea: the first Atlantic crossing under oars, by David W. Shaw...
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$10

57564
CADORET, Bernard, BENNETT, Jenny ...
MARITIME LIFE AND TRADITIONS - No. 15: Douarnenez. 2002. Le Chasse-Marée & WoodenBoat Publications. No. 15, June 2002. (6), 82 PP with b/w and colour illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 27.5 x 22.
SS Great Britain, by Peter Rolt. The Tancook Whalers, by Robert C. Post. Last days of sail in New Zealand, by Paul Titchener...
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$10

13806
CAIN, Lieutenant Commander T. J. & SELLWOOD, A. V.
H.M.S. ELECTRA: London. 1959. Frederick Muller. 1st Ed. X, 282 PP, plus 8 pages with 17 b/w photos. Fp: Lieutenant Commander T. J. Cain, R.N. (Retd.). Hard cover, dj. (price-clipped). Foxing spots on outside edges and few pages, o/wise near fine. Scarce. 20.2 x 13.5.
The war records of this destroyer which took part in battle against the Bismarck, escorted North Atlantic Convoys and was sunk during the battle of the Java Sea.
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$30

48798
CALLEGARI, Dennis
COOK'S CANNON AND ANCHOR, The Recovery and Conservation of Relics from H.M.B. Endeavour: Sydney. 1994. Kangaroo Press. 1st Ed. 96 PP with 47 b/w illust. (1 map, 4 engravings, 4 plans, 8 sketches & 33 b/w photos) plus 8 pages with 14 colour photos. Hard cover, dj. Fine. 24.6 x 18.8. 0864176449
The loss, recovery and conservation of the anchor and cannons jettisoned in 1770 from the Endeavour in order to refloat her after running aground.
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$15

57899
CAMPBELL, Dr. John
THE NAVAL HISTORY OF GREAT BRITAIN, commencing with the earliest period of history, ... (in 8 volumes): London. 1818. Baldwyn and Co. 1818 edition, with a dedication (dated 1812) to "His Royal Highness The Prince Regent", by John Stockdale. Volume I: (2) "Direction to the Binder and List of Plates", XXVI, XXIII "The Life of Dr. Campbell", 540 PP. Fp: The Rt. Hon. Earl of St. Vincent. Volume II: (2), IV, 538 PP. Fp: Rt. Hon. Lord Nelson. Volume III: VI, 532 PP. Fp: Lord Collingwood. Volume IV: (2), (IV), 529 PP. Fp: Sir Wm. Sidney Smith, Knt. K.C., Rear Admiral of the Blue. Volume V: (IV), 502 PP. Fp: Sir J. B. Warren, Bart K.B. Volume VI: (IV), 490 PP, plus 1 plate "Plan of the Battle of Cape St Vincent, Feb. 14th 1797. Fp: Sir J. M. Hardy, Knt. Volume VII: (IV), 485 PP, plus 5 plates with folded plan of "Marmorice Harbour" and 4 plans of the Battles of Aboukir, Copenhagen, and Trafalgar (2). Fp: Captain Sir H. R. PophamK.M. F.R.S. Volume VIII: (IV), 504, (26 Index) PP, plus 1 plate "The Funeral Car... Nelson". Fp: Fac-simile of Lord Nelson's hand-writing, after the loss of his right arm. 8 volumes with the 8 frontispieces and the 7 plates called for. The 8 volumes are restored and rebacked by Emrose Binding Services. Cloth cover, gilt title on spine. Ageing of paper and occasional foxing. Near fine complete set. 26 x 17.5.
... commencing with the earliest period of history, and continued to the expedition against Algiers, under the command of Lord Exmouth, in 1816. Including the History and Lives of the British Admirals. Also includes biographical sketches of the Admirals and other naval officers omitted by Dr. John Campbell ...
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$875

15203
CAMPBELL, Mark
SURF SPORTS DOWN UNDER: Sydney. 1982. Golden Press. 1st Ed. 64 PP with 33 bw and 30 colour photographs. Title spread: surf rider. Pictorial laminated boards. Fine. 28.6 x 21.7. 855588411
Surf riding, knee board riding, wave skis, and wind surfing in Australia and New Zealand.
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$20

15456

CAPTAIN JAMES COOK, Bi-Centenary Celebrations, Queensland Schools, Souvenir 1970: Brisbane. 1970. Campbell Advertising. 1st edition, compiled by the Department of Education and authorised by the Captain Cook Bi-Centenary Celebrations Committee, 1970. 32 PP with illustrations throughout. Pictorial soft cover. Very good. Oblong: 18.5 x 24.7.
Souvenir booklet of the celebrations held during 1970 to honour Captain James Cook who explored and charted the Queensland coast two hundred years ago.
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$10

57327
CAREY, Daniel
CONTINENTAL TRAVEL AND JOURNEYS BEYOND EUROPE IN THE EARLY MODERN PERIOD: An Overlooked Connection: London. 2009. Hakluyt Society. 1st Ed. 23 PP with 6 b/w figures. Soft cover. New. 21 x 14.8. 9780904180961
Annual lecture 2008. (Delivered at the Annual General Meeting, 27 June 2008).
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$15

36709
CARTER, Harold B.
THE SHEEP AND WOOL CORRESPONDENCE OF SIR JOSEPH BANKS 1781-1820: Sydney / London. 1979. Library Council of New South Wales / The British Museum (Natural History). 1st Ed. XXX, 641 PP, plus 8 pages with 11 b/w illust. Cloth cover, gilt title on spine, dj. Dust jacket slightly rubbed and with a short closed tear. Faint foxing, o/wise near fine. 27.2 x 18.4. 0565008021
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$50

34425
CASTELL, Robin
ST. HELENA ILLUSTRATED (1502-1902): Cape Town. 1998. National Book Printers Group. Limited edition. (20), 172, (2) PP with 340 b/w and colour illust. Title page: Seal of St Helena. Eps: Coastal view 1832, by W.J. Huggins. Hard cover, gilt title on front cover and spine. One corner lightly bumped o/wise fine. 30.2 x 21.4. 0620228423
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$25

34231
CHAMBERS, Admiral B. M.
SALT JUNK - Naval Reminiscences, 1881-1906: London. 1927. Constable. 1st Ed., illustrated by the author. X, 364, (2 adv.) PP with 44 b/w text-illustrations, plus 4 b/w plates (2 engravings and 2 photos) and a colour frontispiece. Fp: Rio de Janeiro (water colour). Cloth cover, gilt title on spine. Some foxing, o/wise near fine. 22.7 x 14.5.
Between February 1913 and April 1914, Admiral B. M. Chambers was the first Captain of the Royal Australian Naval College, Osborne House, Geelong.
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$50

37251
CHATTERTON, E. Keble
FORE AND AFT - The story of the fore & aft rig from the earliest times to the present day: London. 1912. Seeley, Service and Co. 1st Ed. 348 PP, (4 Adv.) with 50 figures, plus 48 plates with 80 b/w illustrations (line drawings, plans, photos). Fp (in colour): Charles II's yacht Mary. Cloth cover, gilt title on decorated front cover with colour plate, top edge gilt with gilt device and title on spine. Top and foot of spine slightly rubbed, foxing spots on outside edges, o/wise near fine. Scarce. 24.6 x 18.5.
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$300

42616
CHATTERTON, E. Keble
SEAS OF ADVENTURES - The Story of the Naval Operations in the Mediterranean, Adriatic, and Aegean: London. c. 1937. Hurst & Blackett. Reprint (6th thousand) of the 1936 original. 319 PP with 1 plan and 2 maps, plus 32 pages with 55 b/w photos. Fp: Admiral Sir Sydney Fremantle. Cloth cover, gilt title on slightly sunned spine. Faint foxing on outside edges, o/wise near fine. 22 x 14.
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$20

16867
CHATTERTON, E. Keble
SHIPS AND WAYS OF OTHER DAYS: London. 1913. Sidgwick & Jackson. 1st Ed. 308 PP with 14 head-pieces & 41 b/w illustrations, plus 60 b/w plates and 3 folded plates with 41 plans at rear of book. Fp (in colour): A Ship of Yesterday (a Tea-clipper before the Wind). Navy cloth cover with colour plate, gilt title on spine.. Covers showing light shelf wear only with light foxing on front edges, o/wise in near fine condition. 25.2 x 17.5.
Chapters include: The birth of Nautical Arts, the Development of the Marine Instinct, the Viking Mariners, ... up to The Nineteenth Century.
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$60

47086
CHICHESTER, Francis
THE LONELY SEA AND THE SKY: New York. 1964. Coward-McCann. 1st US edition. XVII, 18-352 PP with 11 line illustrations, plus 16 pages with 24 b/w photos. Cloth cover, gilt title on spine. Ex library copy with 1 stamp in blind on title page and renewed endpapers. Sellotape marks on covers. Faint foxing on outside edges. Very good. 22.6 x 15.
Autobiography of the man who undertook the first solo long distance sea-plane flight in 1931 and the first solo sailing race across the Atlantic.
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$10

38223
CHRISTOPHER, Peter
PADDLESTEAMERS AND RIVERBOATS OF THE RIVER MURRAY: Adelaide. 2001. Axiom. Revised and enlarged edition of the 2000 original. 120 PP with 1 map, 11 headpieces, 34 b/w and 53 colour photos. 1864760400
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$10

48127
CIESLAK, Marek & DANIELEWICZ, Waldemar
KRAZOWNIKI TYPU K: KÖNIGSBERG, KÖLN, KARLSRUHE - Cz. 1 & 2 (in 2 volumes): Gdansk, Poland. 2001 & 2002. AJ - Press. 1st Ed., Naval Monograph Nos. 22 & 23. Cz. 1: 56 PP with 94 b/w photos of ships, plus 1 large folded sheet printed recto/verso (plans of the 3 K scale 1/300, and details scale 1/100) loosely inserted. Inside front cover: 3 colour artworks for the Karlsruhe, 1934 and Köln, 1939. Inside back cover: colour artwork (2 for seaplane Heinkel, 2 Flags and 3 Crests). Cz. 2: 64 PP with 4 maps & diagrams, 108 b/w photos, plus 1 large folded sheet (plans of the 3 K with different scales) loosely inserted. Inside front cover: 3 colour artworks of Köln. Inside back cover: 14 crew badges in colour. Pictorial soft cover. Polish text (legend of photos in both Polish and English) with English summary on pages 57& 58 of volume 1. New. 29.3 x 20.5. 8372370966 / 83
Cruisers of the German Navy.
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$90

11705
CLARK, Manning
A DISCOVERY OF AUSTRALIA, The 1976 ABC Boyer Lectures and their 1988 Postscript: Sydney. 1991. ABC. 1st combined edition of the 1976 original and 1989 Postscript. (8), 63 PP. Pictorial soft cover. Foxing spots on outside edges. Fine. 21.2 x 13.5. 0733300723
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$15

36546
COCKCROFT, Barry
FATAL CALL OF THE RUNNING TIDE - Lifeboat Rescues and Sea Dramas: London. 1995. Hodder & Stoughton. 1st Ed. X, 198 PP, plus 16 pages with 20 b/w and 16 colour photos. Hard cover, dj. Fine. 24.2 x 15.8. 034063524X
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$30

22092
COLEMAN, Neville
THE UNDERWATER AUSTRALIA DIVE GUIDE: Melbourne. 1987. Nelson Publishers. 1st Ed. VIII, 271, (7 adv.) PP with bw and colour illust. Pict. card cover. Fine. 24.5 x 19. 0170069192
Information on diving sites of Queensland, New South Wales... Northern Territory. Chapters on underwater wildlife & hazards, medical services...
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$15

56646
COLLEDGE, J. J.
SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY: An Historical Index - Volume 1: Major Ships (Excluding Trawlers, Drifters, Tugs, Etc.): London. 1969. David & Charles. 1st Ed. 624 PP. Hard cover, gilt title on spine, dj (price clipped). Newspaper clipping tipped in on front endpaper. Dust jacket rubbed. Faint foxing. Very good. 22.2 x 14.5. 71534353X
Covers about 13,000 ships. From "Abelard Submarine 1945 "A" Class, Portsmouth Dockyard, to "Zulu" Frigate, 2300 Tons ..
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$70

37537
COLLINS, Bruce E.
THE WRECK OF THE PENGUIN: Wellington. 2000. Steele Roberts. 1st Ed. 128 PP with b/w illustrations (maps & plans, drawings, paintings and photographs). Title page: the Penguin leaving Wellington. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. Oblong: 20 x 28. 1877228281
Wreck of the New Zealand Union Steam Ship Penguin, 12th February 1909, with loss of 72 lives.
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$25

12898
COMETTANT, Oscar
IN THE LAND OF KANGAROOS AND GOLD MINES: Adelaide. 1980. Rigby. 1st Australian edition. Translated from the 1890 French original by Judith Armstrong. 275 PP. Fp: Title page of original French copy. Hard cover, dj. Occasional foxing spots, o/wise fine. 22 x 14.2. 0727010859
Impressions of a voyage by a French official at the international exhibition of Melbourne for the Centenary of Australia. He left on the Sydney from Marseille to Melbourne with stops in Suez, Mahé in the Seychelles & Albany in W.A. Stay in Australia of several months & return in 1889 to France on board the Océanien.
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$20

51024
[COOK]
COOK'S PACIFIC ENCOUNTERS: The Cook-Forster Collection of the Georg-August University of Göttingen: Canberra. 2006. National Museum of Australia. 1st Ed., with an introduction by Craddock Morton. Edited by Thérèse Weber and Jeanie Watson. XIV, 110 PP with 2 maps in colour (Pacific voyages of Captain Cook, and Polynesian migration routes), b/w and colour illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. Folded flyer for exhibition and photocopy of press review loosely inserted. Fine. 21.5 x 24 1876944471
Catalogue of the exhibition held at the National Museum of Australia: 22nd June to 10 September 2006, together with 3 essays. Cook's voyages to the Pacific by Michelle Hetherington. Pacific cultural heritage: the Göttingen Cook-Forster collection by Brigitta Hauser-Schäublin & Gundolf Krüger. Collecting from the Collectors: Pacific islanders and the spoils of Europe, by Jennifer Newell.
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$125

35739
CORNWELL, E. L. (editor)
THE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF SHIPS: London. 1979. Octopus. Reprint of the 1979 original published by New English Library. 479 PP with 355 b/w & 465 col. illust. Half-title page: Argentinian Libertade. Fp: Frigate. Hard cover, dj (spine sunned). Some foxing of endpapers and on first and last leaves. Very good. Large format: 34.5 x 24.5. 0706411560
From the beginnings (papyrus, balsa or dug-out) to nuclear powered vessels, commerce & trade, discovery & exploration, oceanography, safety at sea, dangers & disasters... Most comprehensive.
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$10

57136
CORNWELL, E.L., RILEY, C., BATHE, B.W. & IRELAND, B. (editors)
HISTORY OF SHIPS - The Magnificent Saga of Man's Conquest of the Seas: London. c.1972. New English Library. Published in 96 weekly parts. 1920 PP (on three columns) with b/w & colour illustrations throughout. Pictorial soft covers (in colour). Complete set. Very good condition. Large format: 34 x 24.
Sea battles, epic voyages & exploration by sea, historic ships, merchant ships, warships, navies of the world, great ports, disasters at sea, waterways, shipping lines, propulsion, ... Index (9 pages on 5 columns). A wealth of information for the shipping enthusiast.
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$80

35292
COTTER, Marion (editor)
STAR PRINCESS INAUGURATION - 1989: London. 1989. Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation. 1st Ed. 104 PP with 2 cutaways, a set of accommodation plans, 4 maps, and b/w & colour illustrations (photos, drawings and artist impressions, menus, posters...). Fp: Coat of Arms of P & O. Half title page: Houseflag. Eps: Star Princess with tugs. Hard cover, dj. Occasional foxing. Near fine. 28.6 x 25.2. 095143280X
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$35

21997
COWDEN, James E. & DUFFY, John, O.C.
THE ELDER DEMPSTER FLEET HISTORY 1852-1985: Norfolk. 1986. Mallett & Bell. 1st Ed. XVI, 528 PP with maps, line drawings, plans, and b/w photos, plus 10 pages with 8 colour illustrations & 2 colour photos. Fp: Moonlight Rendezvous,fom a painting by John Stobart. Eps: Map of the West Coast of Central Africa. Hard cover, dj. Fine. 30.2 x 21.5. 0950945315
Fleet list of 586 ships. From the iron screw schooner Forerunner to the developments of the mid-1980's.
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$130

43172
COWSILL, Miles, & HENDY, John
NEWHAVEN / DIEPPE - The Car Ferry Era: London. 1994. Ferry Publications. 1st Ed. 56 PP with 10 colour and 57 b/w photos. Inside front cover: Vilandry at sea. Inside back cover: Stena Sealink advertisements. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. Oblong: 14.8 x 20.8. 1871947200
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$15

43170
COWSILL, Miles, DANIELSON, Richard, & HENDY, John
FERRIES IN CAMERA '90: London. 1989. Ferry Publications. 1st Ed. 48 PP with 50 colour photos. Inside front cover: Sealink's Horsa. Inside back cover: Channel Entente. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. Oblong: 14.8 x 20.8. 1871947030
Historical insight of the Sealink route between Harwich and Hook of Holland.
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$20

22150
COX, G. W.
BASS STRAIT CROSSING: Sandy Bay, Tasmania. 1986. Melanie Publications. 1st edition limited to 1000 copies. (8), 371 PP with 81 b/w photos & 6 maps. Orig. cloth cover, dj. Dedicatory note to previous owner on title page signed by the author. Fine. 25 x 18. 0908415141
History of Bass Strait ferries with a pageant of sailing ships, paddle-steamers, etc...
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$60

56599
CULLINEY, John L. & CROCKETT, Edward S.
EXPLORING UNDERWATER - The Sierra Club Guide to Scuba and Snorkeling: San Francisco. 1980. Sierra Club Books. 1st Ed. XI, 340 PP with illustrations by Rita Kempf, plus 8 cour plates. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 20.3 x 15. 0871562707
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$10

22037
CURREY, C. H.
THE TRANSPORTATION, ESCAPE AND PARDONING OF MARY BRYANT: Sydney. 1983. Halstead. Reprint of the 1963 original, illustrated by F.J. Broadhurst. 66 PP with 1 map and 5 line drawings on full page. Fp. Hard cover, dj. Fine. 22.8 x 16.8. 090913457X
Prisoner on the hulk Dunkirk, transported on the Charlotte of the First Fleet, escape from Botany Bay on 28th March, 1791, 69 day voyage to Coupang (Timor).
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$20

38796
DAVID, Peter
TRIUMPH IN THE DESERT - The Challenge - The Fighting - The Legacy: New York. 1991. Random House. 1st edition (stated), with a foreword by General Colin L. Powell. X, 209, (3) pp with b/w and colour illustrations. Hard cover, gilt title on cloth spine, dj. Near fine. 28 x 24 0679407227
A commemorative photo history of the Gulf War.
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$15

17240
DAVIS, William C.
DUEL BETWEEN THE FIRST IRONCLADS: New York. 1975. Doubleday. Book Club edition. X, (2), 202 PP, plus 16 pages with 41 b/w illustrations. Hard cover, dj (price clipped). Faint foxing, o/wise near fine. 21.5 x 14.5.
The famous Civil War battle at sea between the Union ironclad "Monitor" and the Confederacy's "Virginia", the redesigned & rebuilt USS 'Merrimack'.
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$20

15517
DAY, David
CONTRABAND AND CONTROVERSY, The Customs History of Australia from 1901: Canberra. 1996. Australian Government Publishing Service. 1st Ed. XXXIV, 558 PP with 112 b/w illustratrions, plus 24 pages with 44 colour plates. Eps. Cloth cover, dj, contained in original box. Foxing spots on the inside of the dust jacket, o/wise fine. 25.9 x 18. 0644331518
Protection of the industry with tariffs, administration and implementation of the White Australia policy, censorship... war on drugs...
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$65

15800
de BROSSES, Charles
HISTOIRE DES NAVIGATIONS AUX TERRES AUSTRALES (In Two Volumes): Amsterdam. 1967. N. Israel. Bibliotheca Australiana No. 1. Facsimile reprint of 1756 original. Volume 1: (4), XIV, 464 PP, 4 errata & 4 folded charts. Volume 2: (4), 514 PP, 2 errata & 3 folded maps. Simile vellum with gilt title on blue vignette (front cover & spine). Fine. French text. 26 x 21.
History of the navigations towards the Southern Lands. Early history & discoveries in the South Seas. Sold as a set.
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$175

21944
DE KERBRECH, Richard P. & WILLIAMS, David L.
CUNARD WHITE STAR LINERS OF THE 1930'S: London. 1988. Conway Maritime Press. 1st Ed. 127 PP with b/w illust. Fp: Majestic alongside in Southampton. Hard cover, dj (price clipped). Faint foxing on outside edges. Fine. 27.7 x 20.5. 0851774733
The amalgamation of Cunard & White Star Line to survive the great depression: histories, technical details of over 30 of their vessels.
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$30

46795
DE LESSEPS, J. B. B.
LE MESSAGER DE LAPEROUSE, du Kamchatka à Versailles: Barbizon, France. 2004. Editions Pôles d' images. 1st edition in the "Récits Introuvables" series. Reprint of the 1790 original, with the biographical introduction by Ferdinand de Lesseps of the 1880 edition. XII, 191 PP with 1 musical score, 2 maps and 22 b/w illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. French text. New. 24.5 x 15. 2951610092
Historical Journal of the Voyage of M. de Lesseps accross Siberia, Russia and northern Europe. He left the Lapérouse expedition at Petropavlosk, Kamchatka.
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$100

18296
de MARE, Eric
THE NAUTICAL STYLE - An Aspect of the Functional Tradition: London. 1973. Architectural Press. 1st Ed. 88 PP with b/w illust. (drawings, photos ...). Fp: Aquatint of Whitehaven. Eps: Breakers. Hard cover, dj. Very good. Oblong: 21 x 26. 0851394477
Pictorial: sea walls, piers & harbours, docks, lighthouses, etc..
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$25

50712
de MORSIER, Capitaine de Frégate (H) Pierre
LES CORVETTES DE LA FRANCE LIBRE: Paris. 2002. Service Historique de la Marine. Updated edition of the 1972 original. Preface by Amiral Georges Cabanier and Amiral Emile Chaline. 273 PP with 2 drawings, 2 maps, 2 tables, and 41 b/w photos. Pictorial soft cover. French text. New. 29.8 x 21. 2110918489
Corvetttes of the Free French (FNFL: Forces Navales Françaises Libres), on the North Atlantic front: antisumarine warfare, convoy escort duties, West Africa...
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$25

13906
DE VRIES-EVANS, Susanna
CONRAD MARTENS ON THE BEAGLE AND IN AUSTRALIA: Brisbane. 1993. Pandanus Press. 1st paperback edition. 208 PP with 3 maps and 17 bw illustrations, plus 8 pages with 16 colour Illustrations. Fp: 2 portraits of Conrad Martens. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 29.8 x 21. 0646141295
Biography of the official artist on the Beagle during the voyage of Charles Darwin. He then became Australia's first professional artist.
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$25

22078
DEAN, Frederick E.
SHIPS OF THE WORLD: London. 1964. Odhams. 1st English edition of the 1963 French original Bateaux d'Aujourd'hui by Jean Riverain. 64 PP with colour illustrations throughout. Title page: French Aircraft Carrier and tanker of Compagnie Navale des Pétroles. Pictorial laminated boards (France II) . Very good. Large format: 35.5 x 26.5.
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$15

57489
DELANEY, Lieutenant D. J., RAN (editor)
HMAS SYDNEY (FFG 03) - Op Slipper / Damask, 11 October 2001 - 28 March 2002: Sydney. 2002. HMAS Sydney. 1st Ed. No pagination, 122 PP with 1 line drawing, 2 maps in colour, 5 b/w and hundreds of colour photos. Title page (in colour): Crest of HMAS Sydney. Eps: Map of the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. Hard cover (simile leather), gilt decoration (Crest of HMAS Sydney) and title on covers. Fine. 30.5 x 21.7.
Australian participation in the 2001/2002 patrol of the Persian Gulf, following the terrorist attack of 11th September 2001 on US soil. Commander Daryl Bates, Commanding Officer.
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$100

57584
DENING, Greg
THE DEATH OF WILLIAM GOOCH, A History's Anthropology: Honolulu. 1995. University of Hawai'i Press. 1st US edition. X, 192 PP with b/w illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 22.5 x 17.5. 0824817540
Gooch, the astronomer of the Daedalus, a transport ship of the George Vancouver expedition, was murdered in May 1792 at Waimea (island of Oahu). Calls in the Marquesas Islands in 1792/93.
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$25

57109

DESTROYER: Tin Fish ... Tin Cans ... and Torpedo Boats (in Sea Classics): Canoga Park, Ca. 1969. Challenge Publications / Sea Classics. Vol 1, No. 3, January 1969. Special Destroyer Issue. 72 PP. Edited by Ed. SCHNEPF & Joe MIZRAHI. Contains article pages 18 to 41, and 50 with 5 colour and 35 b/w photos. Pictorial soft cover. Staples removed. Very good. 28 x 21.4.
Other articles: HMS Furious, the First Aircraft Carrier, by Robert O'Hara.
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$10

21386
DIAMOND, Marion
THE SEA HORSE AND THE WANDERER - Ben Boyd in Australia: Melbourne. 1988. Melbourne University Press. 1st Ed. XIV, 254 PP with 1 map and 2 figures, plus 8 pages with 10 b/w illust. Hard cover, gilt title on spine, dj. Fine. 22.4 x 14.8. 0522843557
City banker. Shipping magnate. Whaling...
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$20

56704
DILLON, Peter
A LA RECHERCHE DE LAPEROUSE, Voyages dans les mers du Sud: Barbizon, France. 2005. Editions Pôles d'images. 1st edition in the "Récits Introuvables" series. Improved edition of the 1830 French original (English original of 1829). Preface by Alain Conan. VI, 312 PP with b/w illustrations (drawings, engravings, charts, maps). Pictorial soft cover. French text. New. 24.5 x 15. 2915561044
Peter Dillon of Vanikoro.
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$80

15656
DODGE, Bertha S.
JOHN LEDYARD, Controversial Corporal [in History Today]: London. 1973. History Today. Volume XXIII, No. 9, September 1973. Contains article between P.648 and 655 with 6 b/w illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 24 x 18.
A Captain's son from Connecticut helped to explore the Pacific (during the 3rd voyage of Captain Cook) and travelled across the Russian Empire.
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$10

16875
DOMVILLE-FIFE, Charles W.
EVOLUTION OF SEA POWER - Studies of Modern Naval Warfare and the Effect of Evolution on the Basis and Employment of Sea Power: London. 1939. Rich & Cowan. 1st Ed. 258 PP, plus 30 pages with 38 b/w photos and 2 folded maps. Fp: British battleships Resolution & Ramilles. Cloth cover, gilt title on spine, dj (price-clipped). Foxing. Very good. 23.5 x 15.8.
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$40

20698
DOR-NER, Zvi & SCHELLER, William G.
COLUMBUS AND THE AGE OF DISCOVERY: London. 1992. HarperCollins Publishers. 1st UK edition of the 1991 US original. XII, 370, (2) PP with bw & colour illust. Title spread: Sunset. Hard cover, dj. Fine. 28.4 x 23.7. 0246135166
Biography of the discoverer, account of his voyage, as well as a social and political history of the Old World.
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$20

55885
DUDER, Tessa & THOMPSON, Kate
SPIRIT OF YOUTH: Thirty Years of the Spirit of Adventure Trust: Auckland. 2003. Exisle Publishing. 1st Ed. Foreword by Stephen Fisher. 128 PP with b/w and colour photos. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 22.5 x 20.3. 0908988516
Sail training for young New Zealanders on board the staysail schooner Spirit of Adventure and the three-masted brigantine Spirit of New Zealand.
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$35

15311
DUDSZUS, Alfred & HENRIOT, Ernest
DICTIONARY OF SHIP TYPES, Ships, Boats and Rafts under Oar and Sail: London. 1986. Conway. 1st English edition, translated from the 1983 German original "Das Schiffstypen Lexikon". 252 PP with b/w illustrations (drawings, photos, plans), plus 32 pages with 53 colour plates. Fp: 3-masted barque under sail. FEP: Schooners (I & II). REP: Clippers (I & II). Hard cover, gilt spine, dj (price-clipped). Faint foxing spots on outside edges. Near fine. 30.5 x 24.5. 0851773605
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$55

42933
DUNN, Laurence
SHIP RECOGNITION, Merchant Ships: London. 1955. Adlard Coles. 2nd edition (revised) of the October 1952 original. 128 PP with ships' silhouettes & b/w photos. Hard cover, dj. Foxing spots. Fine. Oblong: 12.5 x 19.
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$25

56355
DUNN, Laurence
SHIPS OF THE UNION-CASTLE LINE: London. 1954. Adlard Coles. 1st Ed. 128 PP with maps, plans, silhouettes & b/w photos. Fp: R.M.M.V. Athlone Castle at Cape Town. Hard cover, dj (colour photo of a Castle vessel off Capetown). Dust jacket chipped, rubbed and price-clipped. Name of previous owner on front endpaper. Faint foxing on outside edges and few pages, o/wise very good. Small oblong: 12.7 x 19.3.
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$20

19530
DUNN, Laurence (editor)
A SOURCE BOOK OF SHIPS: London. 1976. Ward Lock. Revised reprint of the 1970 original. 160 PP with 150 bw illust. (drawings, paintings, photos). Fp: The Great Tea Race of 1866. Hard cover, dj. Very good. Oblong: 12.2 x 17.5. 0706312155
All types of shipping, from oar propelled Greek galley to container ship.
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$15

18071
DURANT, John and Alice
PICTORIAL HISTORY OF AMERICAN SHIPS, On the High Seas and Inland Waters: New York. 1953. A.S. Barnes & Co. 1st Ed. VIII, 312 PP with 10 charts & maps, 10 ship profiles, 10 colour & 516 b/w illustrations. Eps: over 60 drawings of ships. Cloth cover (blue and white), gilt device (US Eagle) on front cover, gilt title on spine, dj (small piece missing at top of spine). Very good. 28.5 x 22.
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$30

44285
DUYKER, Edward
CITIZEN LABILLARDIERE - A Naturalist 's Life in Revolution and Exploration (1755-1834): Melbourne. 2003. Miegunyah Press. 1st edition, limited to 1000 copies. XX, 383, (3) PP with 12 maps, plus 16 pages with 18 b/w illustrations. Hard cover, dj. New. 24.3 x 16.5. 0522850103
Naturalist with the Bruny d'Entrecasteaux expedition with calls in Van Diemens Land, New Holland, the Friendly Islands, New Caledonia...
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$65

53880
DUYKER, Edward
A DICTIONARY OF SEA QUOTATIONS: From Ancient Egypt to the Present: Melbourne. 2007. The Miegunyah Press. 1st Ed. XXIV, 440 PP with 87 b/w illustrations including frontispiece and 27 headpieces. Hard cover, dj. New. 24.8 x 18. 9780522857311
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$50

57658
DYSON, John
COLUMBUS, For Gold, God and Glory: London. 1991. Hodder & Stoughton. 1st Ed. 228 PP with bw and colour illust. (photographs by Peter Christopher). Fp: Portrait of Columbus. Illustrated endpapers and half-title page. Hard cover, dj. Fine. 31 x 23.7. 0340487941
In search of the real Columbus, and the actual reasons behind his discovery of the Americas.
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$15

17978
EDWARDS, Herbert W.
UNDER FOUR FLAGS: London. 1954. Percival Marshall. 1st Ed. 223 PP plus 8 pages with 14 b/w photos. Hard cover, dj (chipped). Near fine. 22.2 x 15.
Apprentice on the Norwegian square-rigger Solheim. Under the Red Ensign of the British Merchant Service, the Blue Ensign of the RNR and the White Ensign of the RN.
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$20

57495
EDWARDS, Hugh
ISLANDS OF ANGRY GHOSTS: London. 1966. Hodder & Stoughton. 1st UK edition. (14), 208 PP with 1 map on double page (with inset), plus 16 pages with 29 b/w photos. Eps: "Islands of Angry Ghosts" (Abrolhos Islands). Hard cover, dj (price clipped). Dust jacket slightly rubbed and soiled at spine. Foxing spots on few pages and outside edges. Very good. 24 x 16.
20th century skin divers discover a 17th century shipwreck & treasure and reveal the final truth about the infamous Batavia mutiny.
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$35

19692
ELDRIDGE, F. B.
A HISTORY OF THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVAL COLLEGE (From its inception in 1913 to the end of World War II in 1945): Melbourne. 1949. Georgian House. 1st limited edition to 750 copies. (XX), 457 PP with b/w illust. (drawings and charts), plus 42 plates with 109 b/w photos. Fp: His Majesty the King. FEP: Map of the coast from Cape Otway to Sydney. REP: Map of Western Port. Blue cloth cover, dust jacket is faded around edges. Light foxing, o/wise a near fine copy. 25 x 19.5.
Covers the birth of the RAN, including parts on Geelong, Jervis Bay, Flinders Naval Depot plus appendices and biographical supplement.
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$140

57060
ESTENSEN, Miriam
THE LETTERS OF GEORGE & ELIZABETH BASS: Sydney. 2009. Allen & Unwin. 1st Ed. XXIV, 216 PP with 1 map on double page, plus 4 pages with 4 colour and 6 b/w illustrations. Hard cover, gilt title on spine. New. 21.5 x 15. 9781741756814
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$45

57091
EVANS, Alun, KNOX, Ian & WALLER, John (editors)
FLINDERS YEAR 1947 - The Stories of twenty four Boys who joined the Royal Australian Navy: Sydney. 2007. Naval Historical Society of Australia / Drawquick Printing. 1st Ed. Foreword by Rear-Admiral Peter Sinclair. Introduction by Alun Evans. XIV, 272 PP with b/w illustrations (cartoons, facsimile of documents, photos, portraits). Pictorial soft cover. New. 28.5 x 18.5. 9780980381009
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$50

57968
FAULL, Jim
LIFE ON THE EDGE: The Far West Coast of South Australia: Ceduna, S.A. 1988. District Council of Murat Bay, Ceduna, S.A.. 1st Ed. VIII, 423 PP with b/w illustrations (graphs, maps, plans, photos). Laminated pictorial boards. Fine (mint condition). 30.2 x 21.5. 0731623290
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$75

56853
FAVENC, Ernest
MAROONED ON AUSTRALIA. Being the Narration by Diedrich Buys of his Discoveries and Exploits in Terra Australis Incognita about the year 1630: London. c. 1920. Blackie & Son Limited. 224 PP with 1 map of western Australia, plus 3 b/w plates. Fp: Paul and Diedrich are marooned in a great unknown land. Cloth cover, illustration on front cover and spine. Note on front endpaper. Foxing spots on outside edges and few pages, o/wise near fine. 18.5 x 13.
Wreck of the Batavia.
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$45

57094
FAZIO, Vince
THE LAST OF A LEGENDARY AEROPLANE - A Story of the Supermarine Type 236 Seagull V and Walrus Survivors: Sydney. 2006. Drawquick Printing. 1st Ed. VIII, 144 PP with b/w illustrations (drawings, photos...) and 31 colour photos, plus 4 folded plates (plans). Pictorial soft cover. New. 27.9 x 19.2. 9780980381030
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$65

57778
FENTON, Roy, & CLARKSON, John
SHIPS IN FOCUS RECORD 44: London. 2009. Ships in Focus Publications. Issue Number 44, November 2009. 201-272 PP with 25 colour and 110 b/w photos. Pictorial soft cover. New. 29.8 x 21. 9781901703900
The last Bibby Liners, by Roy Fenton and Adam Scott Gray. Nigerian National Shipping Line, by John Goble. The last voyage of Hemsley-I. Turkish veteran steamers, by Nigel Jones. ...
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$30

57484
FENWICK, John
THE LIGHTNING DIARY OF JOHN FENWICK 1854: Geelong. 1969. Geelong Historical Society. 1st Ed. Edited by L. Wynd, with a foreword by P. L. Brown. (2), 32, (2) PP with 7 b/w illustrations by W. G. Smith. Pictorial soft cover. Near fine. 20.8 x 16.5.
Maiden voyage of the clipper ship "Lightning", from Liverpool (14th May 1854) to Melbourne (31st July, 1854).
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$20

57966
FIELD GURNER, Henry
CHRONICLE OF PORT PHILLIP, Now the Colony of Victoria from 1770 to 1840: Melbourne. 1978. Red Rooster Press Reprint of the 1876 original, introduced and edited by Hugh Anderson. VIII, 54 PP with portrait of Henry Field Gurner. Cloth cover, gilt title on spine, dj. Fine. 22.4 x 13. 095964900X
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$25

51386

THE FIRST 80 YEARS. A Look at the 20th Century in Words and Pictures from THE HERALD and THE SUN News-Pictorial: Melbourne. 1980. The Herald and Weekly Times. 1st Ed. 96 PP with hundreds of b/w photos. Inside back cover: For the Record. Pictorial soft cover. Covers rubbed. Faint foxing. Very good. 29.7 x 21. 0909917329
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$20

57144
FIRST FLEET
BICENTENNIAL FIRST FLEET VISIT, Sanctuary Cove 14th to 22nd May 1988: Brisbane. 1988. The Sunday Mail and The Gold Coast Bulletin. Bicentennial First Fleet - Souvenir Edition. Pages 15 to 34 with b/w and colour illustrations. Fine. 40.5 x 29
Bicentennial First Fleet Re-Enactment Voyage.
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$10

34293
FISCHER, Richard
BRITISH PIERS: London. 1987. Thames and Hudson. 1st Ed., with an introduction by John K. Walton. 96 PP with 9 b/w and 79 colour photos. Hard cover, dj. Fine. 25 x 22.3. 0500541256
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$35

10477
FLETCHER, Daina
AKARANA: Sydney. 1991. Beagle Press / Australian National Maritime Museum. 1st Ed. 72 PP with b/w & colour illustrations. Pictorial card cover. Fine. 25 x 21. 0947349049
The bicentennial gift from the New Zealand people to the Australian people: a yacht built in New Zealand 1888.
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$10

56902
FLETCHER, Daina / SCHMIDT, Christine
EXPOSED: THE STORY OF SWIMWEAR / WOOLLEN MERMAIDS (in Signals): Sydney. 2009. Australian National Maritime Museum. Issue No. 87, June-August 2009. Contains articles from P. 2 to 13 with b/w and colour illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. New. 29.7 x 21.
Exhibition at the Australian National Maritime Museum.
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$10

42998
FORSSELL, Henry (compiler)
SEA FINLAND - Finnish Seafaring in Pictures: Helsinki. 1985. The National Board of Antiquities of Finland. 1st English edition. Edited by David Cordingly & Erkki Arni. No pagination, 110 PP with 38 b/w and 62 colour illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 20 x 20. 9519074961
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$20

42999
FORSSELL, Henry, TOIVONEN, Pekka et al.
THE BOAT COLLECTION OF THE MARITIME MUSEUM OF FINLAND / THE EARLY STAGES OF THE SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY IN OSTROBOTHNIA (in The maritime Museum of finland, Annual Report): Helsinki. 1983. Section for Maritime History, National Board of Antiquities of Finland. Annual Report 1982-1983. 24 PP with 16 b/w illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. Oblong: 19.8 x 20.5.
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$25

57982
FOSTER, John
AE1 ENTOMBED BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Loftus, NSW. 2006. Australian Military History Publications. 1st Ed. XX, 122 PP with b/w illustrations throughout. Pictorial laminated boards. New. 25.5 x 18. 187643953X
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$35

56323
FRANZEN, Anders
THE WARSHIP VASA - Deep Diving and Marine Archaeology in Stockholm: Stockholm. 1960. Norstedts & Bonniers. 1st Ed. 80 PP with b/w illustrations (photos, drawings, maps). Hard cover, dj. Top edge of dust jacket with small chips, o/wise fine. 28.5 x 21.2.
The fate which befell the Vasa in 1628 her remarkable salvage and restoration.
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$30

42477
FREEHAND, Julianna
A SEAFARING LEGACY - The Photographs, Diaries, Letters and Memorabilia of a Maine Sea Captain and His Wife 1859-1908: New York. 1981. Random House. 2nd printing (?) of the 1st edition. (12), 211 PP with b/w illustrations (letters, photos, sailing notices...). Title page: medallion portraits of Captain and his Wife. Hard cover, gilt title on cloth spine, dj (price-clipped). Fine. Oblong: 22.2 x 28.5. 394517717
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$25

56867
FRENCH, Joseph Lewis
GREAT SEA STORIES: New York. 1945. Tudor Publishing. Reprint of the 1921 original. Foreword by William V. Pratt. XIV, (2), 491 PP. Cloth cover, gilt title on front cover and spine. Covers rubbed and speckled. Foxing. Good reading copy. 20.7 X 14.
Texts by: James Fenimore Cooper, R.H. Dana, Victor Hugo... Jack London ... Pierre Loti... W. Clark Russell...
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$10

57504
GALBRAITH, Russell
DESTINY'S DAUGHTER, The Tragedy of R.M.S. Queen Elizabeth: Edinburgh. 1988. Mainstream. 1st Ed. 176 PP with b/w illustrations. Hard cover, gilt title on spine, dj. Fine. 25.2 x 19.5. 1851581790
Her building & launching at the time of the Munich Agreement. Troopship in wartime, luxury liner in peacetime. Her demise with the arrival of jet transport and her end in Hong Kong in 1972.
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$35

17007
GARDINER, Robert & COUPER, Alastair (editors)
THE SHIPPING REVOLUTION - The Modern Merchant Ship: London. 1992. Conway Maritime. 1st edition limited to 2000 hand numbered copies (No. 1661), in the Conway's History of the Ship series. 208 PP with tables, bw photos and line drawings. Title spread: the ore carrier Berge Stahl, world's largest dry cargo ship. Hard cover, gilt title on spine, dj. Fine. 30 x 25. 0851776094
Tramp ship, bulk carriers, refrigerated ships... Modern merchant ship navigation, propulsion... Ship registers and the use of flags. Glossary of terms and abbreviations (P. 201 to 205).
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$60

30033
GARDINER, Robert & FRIEDMAN, Dr. Norman (editors)
NAVIES IN THE NUCLEAR AGE - Warships since 1945: London. 1993. Conway. 1st Ed., in the Conway History of the Ship series. 224 PP with tables, plans and b/w photos. Fp: The American cruiser Yorktown, firing a standard MR-SM2 surface-to-air missile. Hard cover, dj. Near fine. 30.2 x 25.2. 0851775683
Warship design, development and technology (weapons systems, naval radars, naval electronic warfare, propulsion).
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$50

19300
GARDNER, Albert Ten Eyck
WINSLOW HOMER, American Artist: His World and His Work: New York. No date. Bramhall House. Reprint of the 1961 original. XIV, 15-263 PP with 36 colour & 200 bw illustrations. Fp: The Lookout - All's Well. Cloth cover, gilt title on front cover and spine, dj. Small stains on front and top edge, o/wise fine. 31.5 x 23.5.
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$50

54320

THE GEOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL - Volume: CXXVIII - 1962 (in 4 parts): London. 1962. Royal Geographical Society. Edited by KIRWAN, L. P. Annual edition. Vol. CXXVIII, issues Part 1 (March 1962) to Part 4 (December 1962). XL (advertisements), 600 PP, (8 contents), plus plates with b/w photos and maps (some in colour). Original soft cover. Foxing. Very good. 24.5 x 15.5.
Vol. CXXVII. Parts 1, 2 & 3: The Bindibu Expedition: exploration among the desert aborigenes of Western Australia, by Donald F. Thomson.
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$40

19658
GEORGE, Sam
SURFING, A Way of Life: New York. 1990. Mallard Press. 1st Ed. 128 PP with 13 b/w illustrations & 92 colour photos by Aaron Chang. Hard cover, dj. Fine. 36 x 26.2. 0792452895
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$25

15919
GILLETT, R. & MELLIAR-PHELPS, M.
A CENTURY OF SHIPS IN SYDNEY HARBOUR: Adelaide. 1980. Rigby. 1st Ed. 160 PP with over 200 b/w photos. Title spread: Argentinian training ship, Sydney Harbour 1970. Eps: Great Ferry Race of 1980. Hard cover, dj. Dust jacket with a closed tear. Foxing spots on outside edges, o/wise near fine. 26 x 21. 0727012010
Sydney's sailing ships, ferries, tugs, liners, warships ...
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$25

44785
GLASSPOOL, J. & MICHAELIS, J.
BOATS OF THE LONGSHOREMEN: Lymington, U.K. 1977. Nautical. 1st Ed. 136 PP with line drawings by Jane Michaelis. Hard cover, dj. Top edge of covers rubbed. Offsetting of endpapers. Foxing spots on outside edges, few pages, and inside the dustjacket. Very good. 25.8 x 17.5. 0245531114
The boats which put out from beaches and open stretches of the coast. The Portland Lerret, Shetland Yole, Marseille Dory, ... Their hulls, riggings, etc ...
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$35

46787
GLEESON, Max
DESTINATION NEVER REACHED. New South Wales Shipwrecks: Sydney. 2004. Author. 1st Ed. 168 PP with 1 map, 9 colour photos and 82 b/w illustrations (photos and sketches). Pictorial soft cover. New. 24.8 x 17. 0975117807
12 shipwrecks on the coast of New South Wales: Ly-ee-Moon at Green Cape in the South to New England at the mouth of the Clarence River..
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$25

17592
GLEESON, Max
SHIPWRECKS, STORMS & SEAMEN OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES COAST: Sydney. 1996. Author. 1st Ed. 168 PP with 1 map, 7 drawings, 46 b/w & 15 colour photos. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 25 x 17. 0646280198
Stories on 11 of the shipwrecks of the NSW coast. Cawarra in 1866 off Nobby's Headland (Newcastle), .. Keilawarra in 1886 near North Solitary Island (Coffs Harbour), .. Merimbula in 1928 on Beecroft Head (North of Jarvis Bay).
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$25

17598
GLEESON, Max
THE VANISHED FLEET OF THE SYDNEY COASTLINE: Sydney. 1993. Author. 1st Ed. 168 PP with 37 b/w and 22 colour photos. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 25 x 17. 0646136712
The events surrounding the loss of fifteen ships wrecked on the Sydney or Illawarra Coast. Woniora in 1882, Undola in 1918, Malabah in 1931, Birchgrove Park in 1956.
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$25

22152
GOLOVNIN, V.M.
AROUND THE WORLD ON THE KAMCHATKA 1817-1819: Honolulu. 1979. Hawaii Historical Society & University Press of Hawaii. 1st English Ed., translated with an introduction and notes by Ella Lury Wiswell. XXXXII, 353 PP with 2 maps, 1 portrait of Capt. Cdr. Golovnin and 15 b/w reproductions of watercolours. Fp: Colour illust. of a Kolosh Chief from Baranov Island. Eps: Route of the sloop Kamchatka 1817-1819. Hard cover, dj. Fine. 24 x 16. 0824806409
Not only a voyage, but an insight to the societies and peoples encountered during this world cruise.
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$40

57192
GOODSON HARRIS, Timothy
A WHALE'S SONG: The Humpbacks of Eastern Australia: Lismore, NSW. 2003. Southern CRoss University Whale Research Centre 1st Ed. Foreword by Di Morrissey. 48 PP with b/w and colour photos. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. Oblong: 14.8 x 21. 1863844925
Whaling in Australia. Whales Natural History.
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$25

56813
GRANT, E. M.
GUIDE TO FISHES: Brisbane. 1965. Department of Harbours and Marine, Queensland. 1st Ed. Foreword by the Hon. T. A. Hiley. VIII, 280 PP with 2 figures, and 230 b/w illustrations, plus 16 plates with 46 coloured illustrations. Hard cover, illustrated front board. Spine lightly sunned. Signature of previous owner on front endpaper. Very good. 25 x 18.5.
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$25

35506
GRAVES, William P. E.
MARTHA'S VINEYARD (in National Geographic): Washington. 1961. N.G.S. Volume 119, No. 6, June 1961. Contains article from P.778 to 809 with 1 map and 2 b/w and 34 colour photos by James P. Blair. Soft cover. Near fine. 25.4 x 17.5.
Old whaling days still flavor life on sea-swept Martha's Vineyard.
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$10

17617
GREEN, Jeremy
LOOKING FOR KHUBILAI KHAN (in Geo Magazine): Sydney. 1984. Australasia's Geographical Magazine. Volume 5, No.4, December 1983-January 1984. Includes article from P.58 to 69 with 1 map and 14 colour photos. Pictorial soft cover. Very good. 23 x 20.3.
Applying a recently developed colour sonar system which detects large objects buried under sand, Japanese maritime archaeologists are probing Japan's Bay of Imari for Khubilai Khan's sunken fleet.
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$10

56957
GREENHILL, Basil
BOATS AND BOATMEN OF PAKISTAN: New York. 1972. Great Albion Books. 1st US edition of the 1971 UK original. Foreword by Alan Villiers. 192 PP with 22 line drawings, 2 maps & 32 b/w photos. Fp (in colour): a ghashi under sail. Hard cover, dj (price clipped). Notes and bookplate of previous owner on front endpaper, o/wise very good. 22.4 x 14.5. 0715350099
The lives and work of the boatmen of Pakistan where the pattern of life is regulated by the great rivers' systems and the south-west monsoon.
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$30

17990
GREENHILL, Basil
SCHOONERS: London. 1980. B.T. Batsford Ltd. 1st Ed. 160 PP with 142 bw photos. Fp: The four-masted schooner Bertha L. Downs. Hard cover, gilt title on spine, dj is a little chipped at bottom o/wise a fine copy. 30.5 x 21.2. 713433809
Origin & definition of schooners. Detailed accounts of British & American schooners. Life history of the Bertha L. Downs. Last days of the schooners.
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$40

16157
GREENHILL, Basil (editor)
THE EVOLUTION OF THE SAILING SHIP 1250-1580 - Keynote Studies from The Mariner's Mirror: London. 1995. Conway. 1st Ed. 264 PP with 4 tables & 204 b/w illust. (drawings or photos of seals, stained or painted glass and paintings). Fp: Florentine ship at sea. Hard cover, dj. Fine. 22.3 x 14. 0851776558
Anthology on the evolution of the sailing ship through the Medieval and Renaissance period as observed from painted glass, seals, enluminures, models, ...
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$70

45547
GREENHILL, Basil (editor)
THE SHIP (set of 10 books): London. 1980 & 1981. HMSO & National Maritime Museum. 1st Ed. Series of 10 books with a total of 628 PP and 419 b/w illustrations in text. Illustrated endpapers. Laminated pictorial boards. Fine. 20.5 x 21.2.
The development of merchant vessels and specialized vessels of war, from the earliest times to the present day by: Sean McGrail, John Morrison, Alan McGowan, Robin Craig, John M. Maber, Basil Greenhill, Antony Preston, and Ewan Corlett.
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$150

57540
GREENWALD, Michael
SURVIVOR: San Diego. 1995. Blue Horizons Press. Revised 4th printing of the 1989 original, edited by Steve Callahan and Douglas Robertson. XXIV, 600, (6) PP with 160 b/w illustrations. Fp: drawing by Steve Callahan. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 23.3 x 18.3. 0931297036
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$75

57161
GROVER, John C. & ROBERTSON, Rear Admiral Andrew J.
NUCLEAR-POWERED SUBMARINES FOR THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY ?: Sydney. 1991. Percival Publishing / The Navy League of Australia. 1st Ed. 12 PP with 2 graphs and 9 b/w ilustrations (4 drawings, 4 photos). Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 27.4 x 20.5.
Based on a presentation to the Sydney Branch of the Institution of Engineers Australia on 22 November 1989.
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$10

57647
GURNEY, Alan
COMPASS - A Story of Exploration and Innovation: New York. 2004. W. W. Norton. 1st Ed. 320 PP with 18 b/w illustrations. Hard cover, gilt title on spine, dj. Fine. Newspaper clipping (Weekend Australian August 28-29, 2004) "Review of this title by Jennifer Moran", loosely inserted. Fine. 21 x 13.8. 0393050734
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$15

50215
HALL, Barbara
DEATH OR LIBERTY. The Convicts of the Britannia, Ireland to Botany Bay, 1797: Sydney. 2006. Author. 1st Ed. XX, 258 PP. Pictorial card cover. Signed by the author on title page. New. 20.8 x 13.5. 0958149925
Irish prisoners transported from Cork (10 December 1796) to Botany Bay (27 May 1797)
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$55

57403
HALL, Barbara
THE IRISH VANGUARD. The Convicts of the Queen, Ireland to Botany Bay, 1791: Sydney. 2009. Author. 1st Ed. XX, 238 PP. Pictorial card cover. Signed by the author on title page. New. 20.8 x 13.5. 9780958149938
Irish prisoners transported from Cork (April 1791) to Botany Bay (26 September 1791).
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$65

57947
HALL, Barbara
A NIMBLE FINGERED TRIBE - The Convicts of the Sugar Cane, Ireland to Botany Bay, 1793: Sydney. 2010. Author. Reprint of the 2002 original. XVIII, 267 PP. Pictorial card cover. Signed and dated by the author on title page. New. 20.8 x 13.5. 9780958149907
164 Irish prisoners transported from Cork (13th April 1793) to Botany Bay (17th September 1793).
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$60

55627
HALL, James (editor)
THE DECADE OF THE CENTURY : Australia in the '40s (in The Australian Magazine): Sydney. 1996. Nationwide News Pty Ltd. Issue: October 12-13, 1996. 46 PP with b/w and colour illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 27.5 x 20.3.
Turning Point: how the forties changed us forever, by Geoffrey Blainey. An audience with Miss Olley, by Bryce Hallett.
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$10

19112
HARDY, John & FROST, Alan
EUROPEAN VOYAGING TOWARDS AUSTRALIA: Canberra. 1990. Australian Academy of the Humanities. 1st Ed. XIV, 171 PP plus 14 pages with 18 figures (maps, nautical instruments ...). Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 25 x 17.6. 0909897190
The diverse aspects of European voyaging to the South Seas: financial gains, scientific and imperial rivalry...
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$15

19111
HARDY, John & FROST, Alan
STUDIES FROM TERRA AUSTRALIS TO AUSTRALIA: Canberra. 1989. Australian Academy of the Humanities. 1st Ed. (8), 274 PP (4), with 1 illust. in text plus 32 pages with 35 b/w illust. (maps, charts, graphs, paintings). Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 25 x 17.6. 0909897166
From the geo-morphology of the Australian continent to the diverse experiences of those who sailed and lived there. European exploration & settlement, Portuguese, Spaniards, Dutch, English ...
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$20

43504
HARLAND, John
SHIPS & SEAMANSHIP - The Maritime Prints of J J Baugean: London. 2000. Chatham Publishing. 1st Ed. 208 PP with 192 b/w plates. Fp: A lateen rigged (barque) privateer running to anchor. Cloth cover, gilt title on spine, dj. Foxing spots on outside edges. Fine. 29.8 x 25.2. 1861761430
Warships (ships of the line, Frigates...). Merchant vessels (brigs, schooners, Mediterranean, Baltic and North Sea)... Ports and Harbours.
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$40

57494
HAWKINS, Clifford W.
ARGOSY OF SAIL - A Photographic History of Sail: Auckland. 1981. Collins. Reprint of the 1980 original. 184 PP with over 200 b/w photos. Title spread: Nile Feluccas. Hard cover, device on front cover, dj. Half title page soiled. Foxing spots on outside edges. Near fine. 28.5 x 22. 0002169649
Photographic biography representing over 45 years spent pursuing sailing ships with a camera. From the earliest water craft to the latter day sailing ship.
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$50

57974
HAWS, Duncan
UNION, CASTLE & UNION-CASTLE, ALLAN & CANADIAN PACIFIC LINES: Cambridge. 1979. Patrick Stephens. 1st Ed. No. 3 in the Merchant Fleets in profile series. 186 PP with scale profile drawings (1:1800) by author. Hard cover, dj. Fine. 24 x 16. 0850993533
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$45

57480
HAZELL, E. G.
SOME CAME FREE 1832-1892. A story of early colonial life at the limits of location: Canberra. 1978. Roebuck Society. 1st Ed. Roebuck Society publication No. 25. VII, 315 PP with illustrations by Bill Bresser, plus 16 pages with 25 b/w photos. Eps: Map of Werriwa. Illustrated hard cover, dj. Top edge of dust jacket chipped. Slight ageing and foxing of paper. Near fine. 25.2 x 18. 0909434174
Mid-nineteenth century Australia seen through the eyes of the pioneers.
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$60

39905
HAZLEWOOD, Nick
SAVAGE - THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JEMMY BUTTON: London. 2000. Hodder & Stoughton. 1st Ed. XVI, 384 with 1 map, plus 16 pages with 24 b/w illustrations. Hard cover, dj. Felt mark (remainder) on lower outside edge, o/wise fine. 20.4 x 13.5. 0340739118
Tragedy of the Fuegian people of Tierra del Fuego. Voyages to England in 1830 and return in 1834, on H.M.S Beagle of Captain FitzRoy...
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$10

16767
HEARSEY, John E.N.
YOUNG MR PEPYS: London. 1973. Historic Book Club. Reprint. (12), 307 PP plus 12 pages with b/w illust. Fp: Portrait of Samuel Pepys. Eps: The Dutch off Sheerness, 1667. Hard cover, dj. Small vignette pasted down on half-title page, two pages with vertical marker pen lines, o/wise very good. 22.3 x 13.8. 094591407
In 1660, he was made Clerk of the Acts at the Navy Office and by reorganizing it, became one of the Fathers of the Royal Navy.
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$15

57394
HEATH, Colin
AUSTRALIANS IN ANTARCTICA: Sydney. 1984. Methuen Australia Pty. Ltd. 1st Ed. 32 PP with b/w and colour illustrations. Laminated pictorial boards. Fine. 29.2 x 21.8. 0454006721
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$10

31887
HECKSTALL-SMITH, B.
YACHTS & YACHTING IN CONTEMPORARY ART: London. 1925. The Studio. Limited edition , No. 269/1000. XVI, 48 PP, plus 96 plates (79 in b/w and 24 colour illustrations tipped in). The 24 colour plates with tissue guard. Eps: Dutch Yacht, 1650. Cloth cover, gilt title on front cover and spine, top edge gilt. Covers with signs of wear at hinges and corner. Front endpaper rubbed. Some foxing. Colour plate XC with creases, o/wise an excellent copy. Ingleton bookplate. Scarce. 29.6 x 23.5.
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$120

56925
HEENAN, David
DUNK ISLAND AND BEAVER CAY: Brisbane. 1994. Glenmede. 1st Ed., in Australia's Great Barrier Reef series. 48 PP with 1 map with 2 insets on double page, 8 b/w and 74 colour photos. Pictorial laminated boards. Fine. 29.4 x 21.5. 0646168495
Holiday resort, research station...
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$20

21289
HEINE, William C.
HISTORIC SHIPS OF THE WORLD: Adelaide. 1977. Rigby. 1st Australian edition. 156 PP with 105 b/w illustrations & 15 colour photos. Hard cover, dj. Near fine. 24 x 23. 0727003399
A review of 22 historic ships, restored & preserved as monuments to men who braved the sea. History, career, actual appearance.
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$10

31552
HENDERSON, James
SENT FORTH A DOVE - Discovery of the Duyfken: Perth. 1999. University of Western Australia Press. 1st Ed. XIV, 218 PP with 8 sketch-maps, b/w and colour illust. Hard cover, gilt title on spine, dj. Fine. 24.8 x 17.4. 1876268247
The story of the Dutch discovery of Australia in 1606 on the Duyfken (dove), and of the Duyfken 1606 Replica Project.
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$30

57605
HENDERSON, Kenneth Russell (editor)
HEMISPHERE ANNUAL - IV: Canberra. 1983. A.G.P.S. The six bi-monthly issues of Hemisphere "An Asian-Australian" magazine, published from July-August 1982 to May-June 1983. (8), 384 PP, (8 index) with b/w and colour illustrations. Fine. 29.3 x 20.6.
A John Bull in a China shop, by O. H. K. Spate. ... Wandering Continents and their Animals ...
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$25

36540
HENDY, John
FOLKESTONE - BOULOGNE: London. 1987. Author. 1st Ed. 40 PP with 1 map, 1 plan and 45 b/w phptos. Inside front cover: Colour photo of the Horsa. Inside back cover: Departure of the Hengist from Folkestone. Pictorial (Horsa) card cover. Fine. Oblong: 14.8 x 21.
With Sealink British Ferries.
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$15

17520
HENRY, Fred & O'FRIEL, Brendan
STEAM PACKET SHIPS: Glasgow. 1987. Brown, Son & Ferguson. 5th edition, revised by Brendan O'Friel. VII, 136 PP with 1 map, 1 portrait and 47 b/w illust., plus 1 b/w plate Lady of Mann departing Douglas. Pictorial soft cover (small crease on front cover). Very good. 18.3 x 12.2. 0851745113
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$25

57633
HENSHAW, David Ian Bryce
BLACK CONSEQUENCES OF AUSTRALIA'S WHITE NEW GUINEA POLICY: Burwood, Vic. 1989. Author Limited edition of 100 numbered copies. An unnumbered copy. 177 PP (typescript) with b/w illustrations, plus 9 cartoons of full page. Pictorial covers (front: cartoon and back: map of Papua New Guinea), clear plastic covers, spiral bound. Fine.
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$100

52717
HERITAGE, Mary
THE SKIPPER'S MATE ON THE LILLY: Goolwa, SA. c. 1988. Author. 1st Ed. Foreword by Dr. Kevin Fewster. 127 PP with 1 map and 31 b/w photos. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 21 x 13.6.
Sailing between 1946 and 1956 on the South Australian topsail schooner Leilateah.
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$15

21934
HETHERINGTON, Roy M.
THE WRECK OF H.M.S. ORPHEUS, New Zealand's Worst Sea Disaster: Auckland. 1975. Cassell. Reprint of the 1968 original. XVI, 158 PP with 1 map & 24 bw illust. Hard cover, dj. Very good. 22.4 x 14.8. 0726937037
The most tragic shipwreck in New Zealand waters, 7th Feb. 1863, Manukau Harbour: loss of 189 from a complement of 258. Appendix with 58 pages on wrecks in N.Z.
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$20

17062
HEYERDAHL, Thor
EARLY MAN AND THE OCEAN, A Search for the Beginnings of Navigation and Seaborne Civilizations: New York. 1979. Doubleday. Reprint of 1978 US Ed. XIV, 438 PP with 18 fig. in text plus 4 pages with 3 illust. Eps: Mappemonde with routes of European discoverers and track of Kon-Tiki, Ra I & Ra II rafts. Hard cover, gilt title on cloth spine, dj (price-clipped). Faint foxing on outside edges. Near fine. 21.5 x 14.5. 385127103
The beginning of navigation & sea-borne civilizations: the sea being no barrier to migration of early Man.
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$35

56326
HILL, John C.G.
SHIPSHAPE AND BRISTOL FASHION: Bristol. 1983. Redcliffe. Revised and enlarged edition of the 1951 original. XIV, 113 PP with 1 tail-piece (badge placed on new ships built at the Albion Dockyard), plus 32 pages with 11 colour and 44 b/w illustrations. Hard cover, decorated front with 2 House-Flags, dj. Fine. 22.5 x 14.3.
History of the Bristol City Line of steamships and of the shipyards either owned by Hilhouse, by Charles Hill & Sons or by Albion Dockyard.
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$20

35133
HITTELL, Theodore H.
EL TRIUNFO DE LA CRUZ, The First Ship Built in the Californias: San Francisco. c.1963. California Historical Society. 1st Ed., Special Publication No. 38. (6), 15 PP. Cloth cover, title on vignette pasted down front cover, dj. Fine. 19.7 x 13.
Essay first published in The Californian, San Francisco, of January, 1880. How Father Juan Ugarte built El Triunfo de la Cruz (The Triumph of the Cross) in 1719.
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$45

56997
HOARE, Merval (editor)
ELIZABETH ROBERTSON'S DIARY, NORFOLK ISLAND 1845: No place. 1996. Newey & Beath. Reprint of the 1988 original. 64 PP, plus 6 b/w plates. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 20 x 13.2. 731653769
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$20

30218
HOARE, Robert J.
TRAVEL BY SEA: London. 1961. A. & C. Black. 1st Ed., in the Black's Junior Reference Books series. 80 PP with b/w illust. (drawings, photos). Title page: vignette of an early East Indiaman. Hard cover, pictorial front cover (Sirius, the first ship to cross the Atlantic under continuous steam power in 1838), dj. (price clipped). Some foxing. Very good. 25.2 x 19.
Ships of early times, age of Discovery, great days of sail and in the age of steam.
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$15

20240
HOBBS, Edward W.
SAILING SHIPS AT A GLANCE, A pictorial record of the evolution of the sailing ship from the earliest times until to-day: London. 1925. The Architectural Press. 1st Ed. No. 4 in the "At a Glance" series. XVIII, 114 with 150 b/w illustrations. Hard cover. Spine sunned and part of front cover faded. Very good. 21.5 x 14.5.
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$15

22452
HOBDAY, P.W.
BRISTOL CITY DOCKS, The Final Years of Commercial Shipping: Liverpool. 1982. Author. 1st Ed. 44 PP including covers with 1 map & 17 b/w drawings by the author. Pict. soft cover. New. 14.8 x 21. 0950748013
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$10

54716
HODGSON, Captain F. M.
NOVA SCOTIA (South-East Coast) AND BAY OF FUNDY PILOT: comprising the Great Bank of Newfoundland, Sable Island, the South-East Coast of Nova Scotia and the Bay of Fundy: London. 1958. Hydrographic Department, Admiralty. 10th edition, S.D. No. 59. Advertisement of the 10th edition, by Rear Admiral K. St. B. Collins. XLIII, 372, (2) PP with figures, over 6 tables,1 lighthouse and 1 coastal view, plus 6 plates with 1 lighthouse and 8 coastal views, 8 plates with 14 photos (Ice), and 1 Index Chart S.D. 59. Supplement No. 5-1966 with Index Chart, 1 b/w plate (lighthouse) and 58 pages, loosely inserted. Cloth cover, title on front cover and spine. Spine lightly faded. Foxing. Very good. 24.7 x 15.
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$30

10620
HOGG, Ian & BATCHELOR, John
NAVAL GUN: Poole, Dorset. 1978. Blandford. 1st Ed. 142, (2 index) PP with b/w & colour illustrations. Title-page: 3 types of guns (4 inch quick-firing gun, bronze mortar, revolving cannon). Half-title page: 40 mm Bofors Gun. Eps: guns & gun tackle, ... Hard cover, dj. Faint foxing on outside edges, o/wise near fine. 31 x 23. 0713709057
The development of the naval gun, from bombards and serpentines, to the twilight of the big gun superseded by missiles and rockets.
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$20

57568
HOLMES, Christine (editor)
CAPTAIN COOK'S FINAL VOYAGE, The Journal of Midshipman George Gilbert: Canberra. 1982. Brian Clouston. 1st Australian edition. Preface by Christine L. Holmes. (6), 158 PP, plus 2 maps on double page, 3 maps and 8 pages with 3 colour illustrations. Fp: Facsimile of George Gilbert's "Passing Certificate". Hard cover, dj. Text complete, however 4 of the colour illustrations not printed. Signature of previous owner on half title page. Few foxing spots. Very good. 24 x 16. 0949742244
First edition of the narrative by a Midshipman on the Resolution for the third voyage of Pacific exploration (1776-1780) by Captain Cook.
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$40

57543
HOLMES, Tommy
THE HAWAIIAN CANOE: Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii. 1981. Editions Limited. 1st Ed., with an introduction by Abraham Piinaia. VIII, 191 PP with 6 tables, maps & charts, b/w and colour illustrations. Decorated hard cover, dj. Notes on front endpaper and on title page. Fold of endpapers starting, o/wise near fine. 28.5 x 28.5.
A definitive and comprehensive work on the skills and traditions associated with the Hawaiian canoe: voyaging, materials, tools, fishing,...
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$150

15717
HOOPER, Meredith
DOCTOR HUNGER AND CAPTAIN THIRST - Stories of Australian Explorers: Sydney. 1982. Methuen. 1st Ed. 144 PP with b/w illust. Fp: Expedition horses & items of equipment. Eps: Map of Australia. Hard cover, dj. Few foxing spots on outside edges, o/wise near fine. 26 x 19.5. 0454003641
Account of some of the expeditions undertaken by John Eyre, John Lort Stokes, Burke & Wills, Sturt... faced with the threats of hunger and thirst.
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$20

18540
HOPKINS, David L.
THE SHIPPING HISTORY OF THE BASS STRAIT CROSSING: Hobart. 1994. Taswegia. 1st Ed. 36 PP with b/w illust. FEP: Mouth of River Don. REP: Comparison of vessel size in Bass Strait ships (Alma Doepel to Spirit of Tasmania). Pict. soft cover. Fine. 30.5 x 22.5. 0646186353
History in pictures & text of the regular passenger ferries crossing Bass Strait , a treacherous stretch of water.
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$15

57416
HOSTY, Kieran
DUNBAR 1857 - Disaster on our doorstep: Sydney. 2007. Australian National Maritime Museum. 1st Ed. Foreword, by Mary-Louise Williams. 154 PP with b/w and colour illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. New. 25 x 17.5 9780977547111
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$50

43950
HOWARTH, Stephen
MORNING GLORY - A History of the Imperial Japanese Navy: London. 1983. Hamish Hamilton. 1st Ed. XVIII, 398 PP with 5 maps (1 on on double page) and 15 sketches of Japanese warships on a double page, plus 16 pages with 35 b/w illustrations. Hard cover, dj. Spine of dust jacket lifghtly sunned. Faint foxing spots on outside edges, o/wise a fine copy. 24 x 16. 024111115
An account of the Imperial Japanese Navy, from its strange beginnings to the third largest naval force in the world and its tragic end only fifty years later.
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$35

20269
HUGHES, Robert
THE FATAL SHORE - A History of the Transportation of Convicts to Australia, 1787-1868: London. 1987. Collins Harvill. 4th impression of the 1987 UK original. XXVI, (2), 688 PP with 6 maps & 2 insets, plus 32 pages with 72 b/w illust. Hard cover, gilt title on spine, dj. Spine of dust jacket lightly sunned. Few foxing spots on outside edges. Near fine. 24 x 16. 2173611
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$25

56520
HUGHES, S. L. & I. C.
PORT TO PASTURE. Reminiscences and Records of Port Awanui, East Coast: Gisborne. 1991. Authors. Reprint of the 1988 original. 157 PP with 1 sketch map, 2 plans, 5 facsimiles of documents and 69 b/w photos. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 21.5 x 17. 0473005808
Port, south of East Cape, North Island, New Zealand.
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$35

38267
HUTCHEON, Robin
SHANGAI CUSTOMS - A 20th century taipan in troubled times: Sydney. 2000. Galisea Publications. 1st Ed. 246, (4 index) PP, plus 20 pages with 36 b/w illustrations (photocopy quality). Illustrated soft cover. Fine. 20.7 x 14.8. 0646382608
Life and activities of George Ernest Marden in Shangai then Hong Kong.
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$75

55871
IDYLL, C.P.
ABYSS, The Deep Sea and the Creatures That Live in It: London. 1965. Constable. 1st UK Ed. XXX, 396 PP with 118 b/w illust. Hard cover, dj. Dust jacket chipped and slightly rubbed. Light foxing on top edges, o/w very good copy. 21.5 x 15.
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$20

13246
IRWIN, Geoffrey
THE PREHISTORIC EXPLORATION AND COLONISATION OF THE PACIFIC: Cambridge. 1996. C.U.P. Paperback reprint. VIII, 240 PP with 83 figures & 22 tables, plus 8 pages with 13 b/w illustrations of "Canoes". Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 24.5 x 17.5. 0521476518
The author claims that, rather than sailing randomly in search of unknown lands, the Pacific islanders expanded settlement by exploring upwind so as to ensure their safe return.
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$25

43443
ISHERWOOD, J. H.
SEA BREEZES FAMOUS SHIPS - 1st series (Nos. 1 to 30): London. 1963, 1964 & 1965. The Journal of Commerce and Shipping Telegraph Ltd. 1st Ed. 30 colour filing cards with ship profiles to scale (funnel and hull colours), technical data and history of 30 Famous Ships, contained in original envelope. Fine. 25.3 x 20.3.
No. 1:Empress of Britain... No. 6: America... No.12: Suwa Maru... No. 18: Peninsular... No. 24: Chichibu Maru... No. 30: St. Louis.
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$120

56949
JACK, Homer A.
INSIDE GOA: Sydney. c. 1955. Information Service of India. Reprint of the original published in "The Hindustani Tmes" of New Dehli. 24 PP with 1 map and 3 insets at centrefold and 2 b/w photos. Soft cover. 21.6 x 14.
Views in 1955 of an American Journalist on Portuguese India and the Republic of India. The Satyagrahi (unarmed volunteer) invasion of Goa in August 1955.
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$20

57460
JACKSON, C. Ian (editor)
THE ARCTIC WHALING JOURNALS OF WILLIAM SCORESBY THE YOUNGER - Volume II: The voyages of 1814, 1815 and 1816: London. 2008. Hakluyt Society. 1st Ed. Series III, Volume 20. XXXVII, 308 PP with 3 maps and 9 b/w illustrations. Fp: Flensing a whale. Cloth cover, gilt device on front cover, gilt title on spine. dj. Fine. 25.2 x 18. 9780904180923
... with an Appendix "Scoresby's Navigation", by George Huxtable
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$70

57535
JACKSON, C. Ian (editor)
THE ARCTIC WHALING JOURNALS OF WILLIAM SCORESBY THE YOUNGER - Volume III: The voyages of 1817, 1818 and 1820: London. 2009. Hakluyt Society. 1st Ed. Series III, Volume 21. XLII, 245 PP with 3 maps and 10 b/w illustrations. Fp: Model of the "Baffin". Cloth cover, gilt device on front cover, gilt title on spine. dj. Fine. 25.2 x 18. 9780904180954
... with an Appendix "The Building of Arctic Whalers", by Fred M. George Walker
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$70

33876
JAFFEE, Capt. Walter W.
THE TRACK OF THE GOLDEN BEAR - The California Maritime Academy Schoolships: Palo Alto, Ca., USA. 1996. The Glencannon Press. 1st Ed. XII, 212 PP with 2 seals, 3 cartoons and 130 b/w photos. Eps: General Arrangement plan of the USS California State. Cloth cover, gilt title on front cover and spine, dj. Fine. 28.7 x 22. 0963758683
From the Jamestown of 1876 to the California State (later Golden State) and the three Golden Bear.
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$75

55610

JAPAN MARITIME SELF DEFENCE FORCE - 1963 Training Fleet: Tokyo. 1963. Asagumo Shimbun (Organ Paper of Defense Agency). 1st Ed. 1/07/1963. No pagination, 12 PP with b/w illustrations. Centrefold: 1963' Training Cruise. Flyer on the Japanese Training fleet with map of the cruise, photos of the 4 warships and portrait of rear Admiral Koji Takikawa, loosely inserted. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 26 x 18.
7th Overseas Training Cruise, and the first to go to Europe (Napoli, Toulon, Kiel and Portsmouth) via Indian Ocean an Suez Canal.
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$20

17112
JAPANESE NAVY
JAPANESE BATTLESHIPS AND CRUISERS: London. 1963. Macdonald. 1st English edition of the Japanese original. Volume 1 in Pocket Pictorial series. 137 PP with 79 b/w photos, plus 7 pages with 19 silhouettes. Hard cover, dj (price-clipped). Very good. Oblong: 10.8 x 15.8.
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$20

57784
JARMAN, Robert
JOURNAL OF A VOYAGE TO THE SOUTH SEAS IN THE "JAPAN", employed in the Sperm Whale Fishery, under the Command of John May: Melbourne. 2009. Edition Renard Reprint of the 1838 original, in a limited edition of 100 numbered copies (Nos. 101 to 200). Edited, with an Introduction, Notes, Chronology, and Index by Robert M. Warneke. X, (2 blank), VI, 318 PP. Fp: Portrait of Robert Jarman in 1877. Top edge dyed. Marker ribbon. Cloth cover (full linen), title-labels on front board and spine. New. 23 x 16.5.
Voyage: June 1831 to August 1834. London, Cape of Good Hope, St Paul Island (Indian Ocean), Indonesia, Japan, Hawai'i, Tonga, Australia, Fiji, Kiribati ... New Zealand, Cape Horn, Azores, London.
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$195

36501
JENKINS, David
OWEN & WATKIN WILLIAMS OF CARDIFF - THE GOLDEN CROSS LINE: Kendal. 1991. World Ship Society. 1st Ed. 72 PP with 40 b/w photos. Fp: The Williams brothers. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 21 x 14.8. 0905617614
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$20

16117
JOHNSON, Donald S.
CHARTING THE SEA OF DARKNESS - The Four Voyages of Henry Hudson: Camden, Maine. 1993. International Marine. 1st Ed. XIV, 242 PP with 37 b/w illustrations. Hard cover, gilt title on spine, dj. Foxing spots on top edge, o/wise fine. 23.6 x 15.8. 0877423210
The search for the Northwest passage to Asia between 1607 and 1610.
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$25

41976
JOHNSON, Paula J.
THE WORKBOATS OF SMITH ISLAND: Baltimore. 1997. The Johns Hopkins University Press. 1st Ed. XII, 100 PP with 1 map, 2 tables, 2 drawings, 9 plans and 38 b/w photos. Fp: Deadrise workboats, skiffs, and a scraping boat in profile across the creek at Ewell, Smith Island, 1992. Cloth cover, dj. Fine. Oblong: 23.5 x 31. 801854849
Smith Island, in the Chesapeake Bay, State of Maryland.
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$55

16492
JOHNSTONE, Kenneth
THE AQUATIC EXPLORERS - A History of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada: Toronto. 1977. University of Toronto Press. 1st Edit. XV, 342 PP with b/w photos (research vessel, laboratory, staff..). Cloth cover, pictorial front board. Fine. 26.7 x 19.5. 0802022707
History of fisheries in Canada and an account of the first 75 years of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada: Aims and Achievements, Pure & Applied Science.
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$15

57678
JONES, David & NUNAN, Peter
MASTER MARINER - The Story of Captain Harold Chesterman: Rockhampton. 2009. Central Queensland University Press. 1st Ed. XII, 237 PP with I plan, 4 maps and 63 b/w photos. Pictorial soft cover. New. 25 x 17.8. 9781921274121
Cadet on HMS Worcester in 1931/1933. Port Line 1933 to 1938. Royal Navy 1938 to 1946 (... Battle of the Atlantic). With the Commonwealth Lighthouses Service 1947 to 1978, servicing the Queensland coast.
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$40

20658
JONES, Henry M.
SHIPS OF KINGSTON, Good-bye, Fare Ye Well: Plymouth, Mass. 1926. Memorial Press of Plymouth. 1st Ed. 130 PP with 5 plans of Port, 19 ship plans, 50 b/w illust. & 6 colour plates. Title-page: Sheer and spar plan of bark Abby of Kingston, 1854. Colour Fp: Ship Herculean of Kingston, Benjamin Cook, Master, entering Liverpool, 1840. Orig. gilt & decorated cloth cover (flag signal for Good-bye, fare ye well). Handsome gothic-printed dedicatory note: presented to Commander Alan John Villiers by the Jones River Village Club at the Major John Bradford House, Kingston, Massachusetts. An excellent copy. 28 x 20.
An account of the 276 vessels built and launched at the landing into Jones River since the Revolution.
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$120

16531
KAHARL, Victoria A.
WATER BABY: New York. 1990. OUP. 1st Ed. XII, 356 PP plus 32 pages with b/w & colour photos. Hard cover, cloth spine, dj. Faint foxing on outside edges, o/wise near fine. 24 x 16. 0195061918
Deep-sea exploration with Alvin, the world's first deep-diving submarine.
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$20

38802
KAMPS, Charles T. Jr.
THE HISTORY OF THE VIETNAM WAR: London. 1988. Temple Press / Aerospace. 1st Ed. 240 PP profusely illustrated in b/w and colour photos throughout. Hard cover, gilt title on spine. Near fine. 36 x 26. 0600557839
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$20

57059
KARSKENS, Grace
THE COLONY: A History of Early Sydney: Sydney. 2009. Allen & Unwin. 1st Ed. XIV, 678 PP with 109 greyscale illustrations, plus 32 pages with 64 colour plates. Hard cover, dj. Dust jacket with lower edge of back lightly creased. Fine. 25.2 x 18. 9781741756371
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$60

56386
KEMBLE, John Haskell
SAN FRANCISCO BAY - A Pictorial Maritime History: New York. c. 1960. Bonanza Books. Reprint (C) of the 1957 original by Cornell Maritime Press. XV, 194 PP with over 350 b/w illust. (photos, maps, paintings). Fp: Sailing scene at Golden Gate. Eps: Map of San Francisco Bay area. Hard cover, cloth spine, dj. Dust jacket with small piece missing at head of spine, o/wise near fine. 27.5 x 21.5. 517016982
San Francisco Bay, the river ports, carriers of the Bay and rivers...
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$20

57638
KEMP, Paul
FRIEND OR FOE - Friendly Fire at Sea 1939-1945: London. 1995. Leo Cooper. 1st ED. IX, 198 PP, plus 16 pages with 37 b/w photos. Hard cover, gilt title on spine, dj. Initials of previous owner on outside edges, o/wise near fine. 24 x 16. 0850523850
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$20

49774
KENDALL, Henry
FORESHADOWINGS - The 'Bibliography of Australia' began with Henry Kendall: Sydney. 1963. The Australian Documentary Facsimile Society. Limited edition of 275 copies, one of the 250 copies signed by Iris Burke on the colophon. No pagination, 20 PP with 2 sketches by William Fish (frontispiece and tail piece), and 8 offset facsimiles tipped in. Fp: Kingston House, Newtown. Hard cover. Few foxing spots. Ingleton bookplate on front endpaper. Very good. 29 x 22.5.
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$25

18761
KENNEDY, Ludovic
PURSUIT, The Chase and Sinking of the Bismarck: London. 1975. Book Club Associates. Reprint of the 1974 original. 239 PP with 3 maps, plus 16 pages with 27 b/w photos. Hard cover, dj. Dust jacket chipped and with closed tears. Previous owner's signature on endpaper, o/wise very good. 20 x 13.5.
The tracking & pursuit of the German battleship Bismarck which sailed from Gdynia on 18/5/41, sunk HMS Hood on 24/5, was disabled by torpedoes from the obsolete Swordfish of the Fleet Air Arm and was sunk on 27/5/41.
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$10

51681
KERR, Garry & McDERMOTT, Harry
THE HUON PINE STORY - The history of harvest and use of a unique timber: Portland. 2004. Mainsail Books. 2nd edition of the 2000 original. (8), 299 PP with 4 maps, numerous b/w and colour illustrations. Fp: Huon Pine (young tree), by S. Dean. Title page: Marble Cliffs, Gordon River, World Heritage Area, Tasmania. FEP: Map of Strahan/Macquarie Harbour. REP: Map of Birch Inlet / Macquarie Harbour. Hard cover, gilt title on front cover and spine, dj. New condition. 28.3 x 21.5. 0957791704
Chapter 8: The Rivermen. Chapter 9: the Piner's Punt. Chapter 10: The Riverboats.
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$75

38892
KIRSOP, Wallace
THE PERON - FREYCINET PROSPECTUSES (in Explorations): Melbourne. 1987. Institute for the Study of French-Australian Relations / ISFAR. Explorations: a bulletin devoted to the study of Franco-Australian links, Issue No. 5, July 1987. 32 PP with facsimile of two prospectuses (in French) Voyage de découvertes aux Terres Australes. Card cover. Fine. 20.8 x 14.5.
Prospectus: a publisher's device, being a descriptive leaflet outlining the plan of a work to be published.
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$15

47159
KLEINGARDT, Birgitta (editor)
WASA: Stockholm. 1983. Statens Sjöhistoriska Museum/Wasavarvet. Reprint of the 1st English edition of 1969, translated from the Swedish original by Alan Tapsell. 48 PP with b/w & colour illustrations. Pictorial soft covers. Fine. 21 x 15.
The saga of the Swedish warship "Wasa": lost and salvaged, life on board, preservation, the decorated man-of-war.
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$15

40566
KLUDAS, Arnold
GREAT PASSENGER SHIPS OF THE WORLD, Volume 2, 1913-1923: Cambridge. c.1990. Patrick Stephens. 3rd reprint of the 1976 original UK edition. 240 PP with b/w photos. Fp: Vaterland. Hard cover, dj. Fine. 24.5 x 20.3. 050592429
Passenger vessels over 10,000 G.R.T.
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$35

40567
KLUDAS, Arnold
GREAT PASSENGER SHIPS OF THE WORLD, Volume 3, 1924-1935: Wellingborough. c.1990. Patrick Stephens. 3rd reprint of the 1976 UK edition. 240 PP with b/w photos. Fp: Roma. Hard cover, dj. Fine. 24.5 x 20.3. 0850592453
Passenger vessels over 10,000 G.R.T.
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$60

36496
KLUDAS, Arnold
GREAT PASSENGER SHIPS OF THE WORLD, Volume 4, 1936-1950: Cambridge. 1977. Patrick Stephens. 1st UK Ed. 230 PP with b/w photos. Fp: Dunnottar Castle. Hard cover, dj (price clipped). Renewed endpapers. Fine. 24.5 x 20.3. 0850592534
Passenger vessels over 10,000 G.R.T.
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$55

15540
KLUDAS, Arnold
GREAT PASSENGER SHIPS OF THE WORLD, Volume 5, 1951-1976: Cambridge. 1977. Patrick Stephens. 1st UK Ed. 226 PP with b/w photos. Fp: QE2 in New York. Hard cover, dj. Renewed endpapers. Near fine. 24.5 x 20.3. 0850592658
Passenger vessels over 10,000 G.R.T.
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$50

19887
KNOX-JOHNSTON, Robin
THE TWILIGHT OF SAIL: London / Melbourne. 1978. Sidgwick & Jackson / Hutchinson. 1st Ed. 192 PP, with 120 b/w photos. Title spread: Furling the fore course in a storm aboard the Garthsnaid. FEP: The barque King Malcolm in dry dock at Montevideo, 1896. REP: Bristol docks in the nineteenth century. Hard cover, gilt title on spine, dj. Fine. 25.5 x 19. 0091353009
A celebration in pictures of the full-rigged ocean flyers of the latter half of the 19th century.
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$20

42113
KOOP, Gerhard & SCHMOLKE, Klaus-Peter
BATTLESHIP SCHARNHORST: London & New York. 1998. Conway & The Military Book Club. Special US edition in the Conway Maritime Modeller's Series, translated from the German original Vom Originale zum modell: Schlatschiff Scharnhorst. 64 PP with 1 map, 4 camouflage patterns, 9 sketch-plans, 13 set of plans and 67 b/w photos. Pictorial laminated boards. Fine. 30.5 x 21.5. 0851777724
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$20

42112
KOOP, Gerhard & SCHMOLKE, Klaus-Peter
BATTLESHIP TIRPITZ: London & New York. 1998. Conway & The Military Book Club. Special US edition in the Conway Maritime Modeller's Series, translated from the German original Vom Originalezum modell: Schlatschiff Tirpitz. 56 PP with 1 map, 4 camouflage schemes, 7 sketch-plans, 9 set of plans and 58 b/w photos. Pictorial laminated boards. Fine. 30.5 x 21.5. 08517777732
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$20

57525
KORGANOFF, Alexandre
THE PHANTOM OF SCAPA FLOW: London. 1974. Ian Allan. 1st English edition, translated from the 1969 French original. Foreword by Grand Admiral Karl Dönitz. 235 PP with 4 maps, 12 line drawings, 2 plans & 50 b/w photos. Title Page: U-47 in dry dock. Hard cover, dj (price clipped). Faint foxing. Near fine. 23.2 x 15.5. 0711005044
U-47 exploits in the Orkney Islands, sinking HMS Royal Oak in October 1939. How she escaped. Was there only one ship sunk?
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$25

16993
KROSCHEL, Günter & EVERS, August-Ludwig
DIE DEUTSCHE FLOTTE 1848-1945, Geschichte des Deutschen Kriegsschiffbaus in 435 Bildern: Wilhelmshaven. 1962. Verlag Lohse-Eissing. 1st Ed. XXVIII, with tables in text and 160 pages without pagination containing 435 b/w photos. Papered boards, cloth spine, dj is a little rubbed but o/wise a fine copy. German text. 26.5 x 20.5.
Photographic history of the various German navies (Prussia, North Germany) from 1848 to 1888, Imperial of the Kaiser (1888-1918), Reichsmarine of the Weiman Republic (1919-1935) and the Kriegsmarine of the Third Reich (1935-1945).
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$90

40450
KURNELL
DEDICATION OF CAPTAIN COOK'S LANDING PLACE - Kurnell, Botany Bay: Sydney. 1899. Department of Lands. 1st Ed. (4), 74 PP with 6 b/w plates, plus 2 folded maps. Fp: portrait of Captain James Cook. Hard cover, leather bound, gilt title on front cover. Top corner of page 3/4 torn without loss of text. Maps repaired. Leather with small pits, o/wise very good . Ingleton 6380 (Ferguson 11258). Scarce. 18.6 x 13.
Captain Cook, his Life and Voyages, Services to New Holland and to Man. A Biographical Sketch by Alfred McFarland.
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$75

56892
LANGDON, Robert
THE LOST CARAVEL: Sydney. 1975. Pacific Publications. 1st Ed. 368 PP with 14 text illustrations and 23 maps, plus 24 pages with 59 b/w photos. Eps: Map of Tuamotus & Society Islands. Hard cover, dj. Ex Library copy with stamp on front endpaper, verso of title page, and last page. Review by Peter Corris in "The Australian", 05.07.1975, loosely inserted. Foxing, o/wise very good. 24 x 17. 0858070219
On the Caravel "San Lesmes" of the Loaisa expedition, lost in 1526.
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$35

55660
LANYON-ORGILL, Peter A. (editor)
CAPTAIN COOK'S SOUTH SEA ISLAND VOCABULARIES: London. 1979. Author. 1st limited edition (131 original subscribers). XV, 287 PP. Cloth cover, gilt title on front board and spine. Covers speckled. Content in near fine condition (occasional foxing). 25.5 x 16.
Collection including not only the Tahitian vocabulary, but some obscure languages from Australia, Torres Strait, New Guinea, Easter Island, Marquesas, Tonga, New Hebrides (Vanuatu), New Caledonia, Tasmania, Cook Islands, Hawaii... A complement to the J.C. Beaglehole books on Captain Cook.
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$125

38787
LARSEN, Paul & COUTTS, Russell
AMERICA'S CUP 2000, including the Louis Vuitton Cup: Auckland. 1999. Hodder Moa Beckett. 1st Ed. 192 PP with b/w & colour illustrations, and colour photos (most by by Daniel Forster). Eps. Hard cover, dj. Remainder mark on lower outside edge, o/wise fine. 31.3 x 24.6. 1869587170
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$55

52905
LAW, Andy
UNDER THE SEA: Peninsular and East Malaysia (in Silverkris, The travel Magazine of Singapore Airlines): Singapore. 2007. Singapore Airlines. April 2007 issue. 104 PP. Contains article P. 54 to 64 with 1 map and 16 colour photos. Pictorial soft cover. New. 27.5 x 21.2.
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$10

57049
LAZARUS, Sarah
TROUBLED WATERS. The Changing Fortunes of Whales and Dolphins: Melbourne. 2006. CSIRO. 1st Australian edition of the 2006 UK original. VI, 210 PP with b/w illustrations, plus 8pages with 10 colour photos. Hard cover, dj. New. 20.5 x 13.5. 0643093893
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$40

21441
LE FLEMING, H. M.
BRITISH OCEAN TANKERS (Including International Groups with Ships under the British Flag): London. 1961. Ian Allan. New edition, in the ABC series. 64 PP with b/w photos. Title page: Shell Tanker M.V. Amoria. Pictorial soft cover (M.V. Athelfoam). Very good. Small format: 15.2 x 10.2.
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$20

21440
LE FLEMING, H.M.
ABC OF OCEAN TANKERS: London. 1956. Ian Allan. 64 PP with bw photos. Title page: S.S. British Sailor. Pict. card cover (British Corporal). Very good. Small format: 15.5 x 10.
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$20

44002
LE SCAL, Yves
LA GRAND EPOPEE DES CAP-HORNIERS: Paris. 1971. André Bonne. 1st edition in Collection Univers des Hommes (1964 original). 254, (10) PP with 30 figures (drawings & maps), plus 32 pages with 29 b/w photos. Cloth cover, device and title on front cover and spine, dj. Faint foxing spots on outside edges, o/wise fine. French text. 22 x 14.8.
Ocean-going square-rigged ships which carried the world's trade around Cape Horn for nearly a century. The men who sailed in them, their struggle against the icy cold, the howling winds & the mighty seas.
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$75

50365
LEE, Stuart
RIVERBOATS OF THE CLARENCE: Yamba, NSW. 2003. The Port of Yamba Historical Society. 1st Ed. XII, 292 PP with b/w illustrations (diagrams, drawings, maps & plans, photos). Hard cover, dj. Fine. 28.7 x 21.5. 0957706812
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$60

20849
LEED, Eric
SHORES OF DISCOVERY, How Expeditionaries have Constructed the World: New York. 1995. BasicBooks / HarperCollins 1st Ed. XI, 322 PP with 10 head pieces. Hard cover, cloth spine, dj. Faint foxing on outside edges. Near fine. 24 x 16. 0465020968
Lives and motives of those who have engaged in every conceivable kind of expedition: military, missionary, commercial, scientific... even tourists.
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$15

20649
LEFROY, Mike (editor)
THE REPLICA OF HM BARK ENDEAVOUR, The Story So Far : 1987-1994: Fremantle. 1994. The Endeavour Replica. 1st Ed. 52 PP with 52 colour photos. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. Oblong: 15.7 x 22.2.
Pictorial record of the building of H.M. Bark Endeavour.
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$10

57503
LEMON, Andrew & MORGAN, Marjorie
POOR SOULS, THEY PERISHED: The Cataraqui - Australia's Worst Shipwreck: Melbourne. 1986. Hargreen Publishing. 1st Ed. XII, 188 PP with 3 tables & 54 b/w illust. (10 maps or plans). Eps: Artist's view of the wreck of the Cataraqui, engravings from the 1880's. Hard cover, dj. Dated and signed on title page by both authors. Near fine. 25 x 17.5. 0949905283
The circumstances of the voyage of the Cataraqui. Liverpool to Melbourne, the events of the wreck in Bass Strait on 4th August, 1845 (400 lost, 9 survivors).
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$45

33566
LENTON, H. T.
AMERICAN GUNBOATS AND MINESWEEPERS: London. 1974. Macdonald & Janes. 1st Ed., in the World War 2 Fact Files series. 64 PP with 102 b/w photos. Hard cover, dj (price-clipped). Verso of title page with rubbed patches (previous labels). Bookplate on front endpaper. A very good copy. 27.2 x 21. 356080633
Lists all the auxiliary escort vessels of the U.S. Navy in WWII.
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$15

48594
LESTONNAT, Raymond, QUEANT, Olivier, BASCHET, Jacques
LE PAQUEBOT NORMANDIE: Paris. 1935. L'Illustration. No. 4813, 1st June 1935. XXXVI, 169-216, XXXVII-LXXX PP. Contains article between pages 185 and 216 with 10 colour and 68 b/w illustrations (drawings, sketches, plans and photos), and 17 pages of advertising material between pages XXXVII and LXXX with 84 b/w illustration. Illustrated soft covers. Covers lightly soiled. Covers with small chips and 1 closed tear at lower part of front cover. . Few pages with corners creased (not affecting text or illustrations). Internally very good. Rare. French text. 37.6 x 28.5.
Special issue celebrating the construction, launching... published prior to her maiden voyage.
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$140

56960
LEWIS, David
THE VOYAGING STARS, Secrets of the Pacific Island Navigators: Sydney. 1978. Collins. 1st Ed. 208 PP with 26 drawings, plus 12 pages with 15 b/w & colour photos. Eps: Map of the South West Pacific and 2 insets (Carolines/Marianas & Santa Cruz). Hard cover, dj. Bookplate of previous owner on verso of front endpaper. Few foxing spots on outside edges, o/wise near fine. 21.7 x 14. 0002164043
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$30

56905
LINFORD, Jenny
LIGHTHOUSES: Bath, UK. 2008. Parragon. Reprint of the 2006 original. 192 PP with 3 b/w illustrations and 146 colour photos. Half title page: Beach Head, Isle of Wight. Title page: Westerheversand Lighthouse, Schleswig-Holstein. Fp: Los Angeles Harbor Light. Laminated pictorial boards, dj. New. 33.7 x 27. 978181405471176
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$30

57413
LINKLATER, Eric
THE VOYAGE OF THE CHALLENGER: New York. 1972. Doubleday. 1st US Ed. 288 PP with 28 colour plates and hundreds of b/w illust. (drawings, photos, head and tail pieces). Title spread: H.M.S. Challenger, in port. FEP: Challenger in the Antarctica. REP: Challenger under sail. Cloth cover, gilt title on spine, dj (price clipped and with small piece missing on back cover), o/wise very good. 25.4 x 19.
The story of a 3-1/2 year voyage around the world on the 3-masted corvette Challenger between 1872 and 1876. The aim of this voyage was to chart the depths, movement, content of the seas .... and saw the beginnings of oceanography.
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$15

56629
LLOYD'S
LLOYD'S REGISTER OF YACHTS 1963: London. 1963. Lloyd's Register of Shipping. Yearly edition. Copy of client no. 1584 The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania. 1223 PP, (11), 31 (advertisements), plus 2 supplements (36 and 56 pages) inserted in pockets. Cloth cover, gilt device and title on front board and spine. Small stamp of the ANMM. Has a 1 cm tear at head of front hinge, o/wise very good. Oblong: 18.5 x 24.
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$50

20321
LOANE, Bill
THE KOOLAMA INCIDENT: Perth. 1992. CDC Graphics. 1st Ed. Foreword by Captain Hans Bertram. (8), 165 PP with b/w illust. throughout. Pictorial soft cover. Signed by the author. Fine. 30 x 21. 0646081004
The extraordinary story of the 1942 Japanese air attack on this vessel off the West Australian coast, its subsequent beaching in a remote area in the Kimberleys and the amazing story of survival of passengers & crew.
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$40

40332
LOBLEY, Douglas
SHIPS THROUGH THE AGES: London. 1972. Octopus Books. 1st Ed. 144 PP (glossy paper) with 45 colour and 131 b/w illustrations. Half-title page: Gokstad ship. Title spread: Donald Mckay's famous clipper Flying Cloud. FEP: Ship of Queen Hatshepsut from Egypt. REP: Seawise University, ex Queen Elizabeth on fire in Hong Kong Harbour, January 1972. Hard cover, dj. Near fine. 28.7 x 21.5. 706400186
The international story of ships under oars, sail and steam.
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$5

20393
LONEY, Jack
FALLS OF HALLADALE: Geelong. No Date, 1980's. Marine History Publication. Edition, limited to 1000 copies (an unnumbered copy). No. 9 of the series of Famous Wrecks. No Pagination, 18 PP. with 12 b/w photographs. Printed on stiff boards. Inside back cover: map of the Shipwreck Coast of Victoria. Spiral bound boards, pictorial front cover. Signed by the author. Fine. Oblong: 25.5 x 31.5. 0909244189
Built 1886 at Glasgow. Wrecked 14 November 1908 near Peterborough, Victoria.
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$30

21931
LONEY, Jack
SHIPS IN CORIO BAY, GEELONG 1840-1980: Newton, Vic. 1981. Neptune Press. 1st Ed. 222 PP with 1 map & b/w illust. Hard cover, dj. Dust jacket chipped and rubbed. Dated and signed by author with note to previous owner. Near fine. 24 x 18.5. 0909131767
Inter-bay trade, wrecks & fire, wharves & piers,...
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$50

57977
LONEY, Jack
WRECK - 1891, and Other Maritime Memories: Geelong. 1992. Marine History Publications. 1st Ed. 121 PP with 1 map & 2 b/w illustrations, plus 32 pages with 69 b/w illustrations (including 6 maps). Pictorial soft cover. Signed on title page by the author. Fine (mint condition). 21.5 x 17.5. 0909191492
Major wrecks on the South Western Victorian coast in the year 1891: W.D. Godfrey, Joseph H. Scammell, Gambier, Fiji,...
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$25

43728
LONG, David F.
NOTHING TOO DARING, A Biography of Commodore David Porter, 1780-1843: Annapolis. 1970. United States Naval Institute. 1st Ed. XIV, (2), 396 PP with 7 maps, plus 16 pages with 26 b/w illustrations. Fp: David Porter. Cloth cover, dj. Foxing spots on outside edges. Near fine. 23.8 x 17.4. 0870214942
War of 1812 with Great Britain. First imperial actions of the U.S. Navy (Marquesas in 1813, Puerto Rico in 1822). With the Mexican Navy...
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$45

47292
LONGHURST, Robert
NERANG SHIRE. A history to 1949: Gold Coast. 1994. Albert Shire Council. 1st Ed., with a foreword by Ray Stevens, Mayor, Albert Shire. (10), 246 PP with b/w illustrations. Pictorial laminated boards. Signed by the author, the local councillor and the Mayor of the Gold Coast City. Fine. 30.5 x 21.5. 646202871
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$35

46006
LOVE, Don
SHIPWRECKS ON THE EAST GIPPSLAND COAST: Meerlieu, Victoria. 2003. Author. 1st Ed. VIII, 180, (1) PP with 4 maps, 22 sketches or plans and 60 b/w illustrations. Eps: Chart Port Phillip to Gabo Island. Hard cover, dj. New. 25.2 x 18. 097507010X
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$35

54511
LOVE, Don
SHIPWRECKS ON THE SOUTH GIPPSLAND COAST: Meerlieu, Victoria. 2005. Author. 1st Ed. VIII, 128 PP with 2 maps, 23 sketches in the pictorial glossary, and 56 b/w illustrations. Eps: Chart Port Phillip to Wilson's Promontory. Hard cover, dj. New. 25.2 x 18. 0975070118
Fate of 84 ships lost between Wilson's Promontory and Cape Schanck, 1839 - 1945.
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$35

42454
LOVETTE, Vice Admiral Leland P. U. S. Navy (retired)
NAVAL CUSTOMS, TRADITIONS, AND USAGE: Annapolis. 1974. Naval Institute Press. January 1974 of the 4th edition of 1959 ( original of 1934). XIV, (2), 358 PP plus 40 b/w plates. Cloth cover, gilt title on front cover & spine, dj. Small pieces missing at head of spine of dust jacket. Water stains on lower part of dust jacket close to the spine, and in gutter of endpapers and the three first leaves. Few foxing spots on outside edges, o/wise very good. 23.3 x 15.8. 087021411X
Traditions, customs and laws of the sea, sea & shore manners, symbols of great traditions...
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$20

52665
LOW, Professor A. M.
THE SUBMARINE AT WAR: New York. 1942. Sheridan House. 1st Ed. Foreword by Admiral William V. Pratt. 305 PP, plus 32 pages with 35 b/w photos. Cloth cover. Covers with discoloured spots and a sunned spine. Renewed endpapers. Faint foxing. Internally very good. 21.8 x 13.8.
Beginnings and Robert Fulton. Development. Tragedies. Their use during WWI and in the early years of WWII...
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$20

57488
LUBBOCK, Basil
COOLIE SHIPS AND OIL SAILERS: Glasgow. 1955. Brown, Son & Ferguson. Reprint. X, (2), 180 PP, plus 38 pages with 56 b/w illustrations. Fp: "Avon" at Calcutta. Cloth cover, gilt title on spine, dj (price clipped). Small piece missing at top corner of dust jacket. Foxing spots on outside edges. Very good. 24.5 x 18.5.
The first part deals with the trade of slaves and the controlled coolie trade. The second part deals with tall ships which carried oil up to the outbreak of WWI.
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$70

44749
LUCAS, Alan
CRUISING THE NEW SOUTH WALES COAST: Sydney. 1976. Horwitz Publications. 1st Ed. 271 PP with b/w illustrations (plans, charts & photos), plus 8 pages with 21 colour photos. Hard cover, dj (spine lightly sunned). Foxing spots on outside edges. Near fine. 24.8 x 15.5. 0725503262
From Mallacoota Inlet to Tweed Heads.
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$15

37966
LYNCH, Sam & TRUMAN, Mark
COASTAL AUSTRALIA: Sydney. 2000. Little Hills Press. 1st Ed. 32 PP with 1 map and 33 colour photos. Fp: Shute Harbour, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland. Hard cover, dj. New. Oblong: 21;3 x 27.2. 1863151397
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$15

38083
LYNG, J.
NON-BRITISHERS IN AUSTRALIA - Influence on Population and Progress: Melbourne. 1927. Macmillan & Melbourne University Press. 1st Ed., University of Melbourne Publications No. 10. XI, 242 PP with 2 drawings, 4 maps, 4 graphs and over 10 tables. Cloth cover, title in blind on front cover and gilt on spine. Top of front hinge worn on 1cm, foxing on some pages and outside edges, note on front endpaper, o/wise very good. Scarce. 18.8 x 12.8.
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$25

37735
LYSAGHT, A. M.
JOSEPH BANKS IN NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR, 1766 - His Diary, Manuscripts and Collections: London. 1971. Faber and Faber. 1st Ed. Foreword by the Hon. Joseph Smallwood. 512 PP with 6 text figures, plus 12 colour plates, 91 monochrome plates and maps with 105 illustrations and 12 facsimiles of charts and sketches (Moravian facsimiles). Fp: Joseph Banks at the time of his marriage. Cloth cover, gilt title on vignette on spine, dj. Foxing spots on outside edges and few pages, o/wise near fine. 28.5 x 22. 0571093515
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$80

46783
LY-TIO-FANE, Madeleine, & BONNEMAINS, Jacqueline
LE GEOGRAPHE ET LE NATURALISTE A L' ILE DE FRANCE 1801, 1803. Ultime Escale du Capitaine Baudin: Port-Louis. 2003. Authors / Presses de la MSM 1st Ed., with a preface by Philippe La Hausse de Lalouvière and Guy Mc Intyre. 169, LV PP with 9 plates (3 of them folded) and 22 b/w drawings by C.-A. Lesueur. Pictorial stiff cover. New. French text. 24 x 17. 999033112X
Voyage of exploration to the South Land, led by Captain Nicolas Baudin. Calls at Ile de France (Mauritius) in 1801 on the way to and in 1803 on the return from. Death of Baudin at Port Louis, 16 September 1803.
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$45

16188
McAFEE, Robert F.
DAWES'S METEOROLOGICAL JOURNAL [in Bureau of Meteorology, Historical Note No.2]: Canberra. 1981. A.G.P.S. VI, 30 PP with many b/w illust. & facsimile of documents in text plus microfiche copy of the original 182 pages of the Journals (in a pocket at rear). Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 25 x 17.5. 642016852
The man and his contribution to Australian meteorology and climatology. His observatory and his Journal.
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$25

42221
McCREERY, Cindy
PORTS OF THE WORLD - Prints from the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich - c.1700-1870: London. 1999. Philip Wilson & The National Maritime Museum. 1st Ed. 176 PP with b/w and colour illustrations. Fp (colour): Portsmouth Point, engraving by Thomas Rowlandson, c. 1811. Cloth cover, dj. Foxin spots on outside edges. Fine. 26.6 x 26.2. 0856675059
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$45

56598
MACINNIS, Joe
UNDERWATER MAN: Toronto. 1974. McClelland and Stewart Limited. 1st Australian Sports Publications edition. Foreword by Pierre Elliott Trudeau. (2), 142 PP with b/w photos14 . Pictorial soft cover. Near fine. 0771036272
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$10

56934
McKELLAR, N. L.
FROM DERBY ROUND TO BURKETOWN - The A.U.S.N. Story: Brisbane. 1977. UQP. 1st Ed. X, 682 PP with 76 b/w photos. Fp: Portrait of the first Earl of Inchcape. Hard cover, dj. Dust jacket slightly worn, o/wise very good. 25.5 x 16.5. 070221244X
The story of the Australasian United Steam Navigation Co., closely interwoven with the history of Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.
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$45

45743
McKIE, Ronald
PROUD ECHO: Sydney. 1953. Angus & Robertson. 1st Ed. XVII, 158 PP with 26 b/w illustrations by Frank Nortobn, plus 4 pages with 1 map of Sunda Strait, and 3 views of HMAS Perth & USS Houston. Cloth cover, dj. Foxing spots on outside edges. Near fine. 22 x 14.
The painful and stirring story of the action of HMAS Perth and USS Houston on the night of 28 Feb. 1942 in the Sunda Strait.
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$25

21378
MAKARIOS, Emmanuel
NETS, LINES AND POTS, A history of New Zealand fishing vessels - Volume Two: Wellington. 1997. IPL & Wellington Maritime Museum. 1st Ed. 120 PP with 5 plans, and 117 bw photos. Half title page: Trawling in Poverty Bay on the Trade Winds in 1960. Title page: The Pilot in the Iron Pot, Port Ahuriri near Napier. Pict. card cover. Fine. 26 x 19. 0908876017
Commercial fishing in Auckland, Napier, Wellington, Makara, the Chatham Islands, Bluff and Stewart Island.
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$20

16374
MAKARIOS, Emmanuel
NETS, LINES AND POTS, A History of New Zealand Fishing Vessels, Volume One: Wellington. 1996. IPL and Wellington Maritime Museum. 1st Ed. 112 PP with 112 b/w photos. Title-page: trawler Maimai. Pict. card cover. Fine. 26 x 19. 090887698X
Episodes portraying: fishing communities, entrepreneurship and fishing vessels. WWII experiences of some fishing vessels as minesweepers of the Castle Class.
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$25

31171
MANN, Paul B.
SEAWAYS: London. c. 1955. Travel Time Book. 1st ed. 12 PP with 1 centrefold colour illustration of the Queen Mary, and 10 colour illustrations by author. Pictorial soft cover. Near fine. Oblong: 19.2 x 22.
Pleasant colour illustrations of various types of ships.
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$15

57616
MARDEN, Luis
WRECK OF H.M.S. PANDORA, found on Austraia's Great Barrier Reef (in National Geographic Magazine): Washington. 1985. N.G.S. Volume 168, No. 4, October 1985. Contains article between pages 422 and 451 with 1 map and 2 b/w and 25 colour photos. Pictorial soft cover. Spine lightly rubbed. Very good. 25.4 x 17.5.
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$10

46720
MARSHALL, Gordon de L.
SHIPS' FIGURE HEADS IN AUSTRALIA: Perth. 2003. Tangee Pty. Ltd. 1st Ed. VI, 126 PP with 161 figures (45 b/w and 116 colour). Pictorial soft cover (figurehead of the latest replica of Bounty). Fine. 29.6 x 21. 0975128906
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$30

34357
MARTIN, Andy
WALKING ON WATER: London. 1991. John Murray. 1st Ed. X, 212 PP with 1 map, plus 8 pages with 14 colour photos. Hard cover, dj. Lower edge of covers rubbed, closed tear at lower part of spine. Occasional foxing spots. Near fine. 24 x 15.7. 0719549566
Journalist for "The Times" of London and keen surfer, covering the Triple Crown contest on the North Shore of Oahu Island, Hawaii as a reporter and competitor.
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$40

39581
MAURITIUS
MAURITIUS MARINE AUTHORITY: Port Louis. 1983. Mauritius Marine Authority. 1st Ed. 41 PP with tables, 4 graphs, 16 b/w illustrations in margin and 10 colour photos. Folded flyer Port-Louis Harbour loosely inserted. Pictorial soft cover. Near fine. 27.8 x 20.3.
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$20

33827
MAWER, Granville Allen
AHAB'S TRADE - The Saga of South Seas Whaling: Sydney. 1999. Allen & Unwin. 1st Ed. XIV, 393 PP with head & tail pieces, 6 maps, 12 b/w photos and 20 b/w illust., plus 8 pages with 13 colour illust. Hard cover, dj. New. 23.5 x 15.5. 1864485795
Rise and fall of the whaling industry in the Pacific.
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$30

41025
MAYES, Gilbert
SHORT SEA SHIPPING 2001/2002: Preston, UK. 2001. Ships in Focus Publication. 1st Ed. 88 PP with 14 colour and 39 b/w photos. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 21 x 14.8. 1901703517
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$25

57096
MERCHANT SHIPS
BRITISH PAINTS LIMITED - Progress Report: Decorative Division - Marine Division - Elastomers Division: Newcastle upon Tyne. c. 19650. British Paints Limited Yearly edition. 24 PP with 62 b/w photos (22 of buildings, 35 of ships). Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 25.5 x 20.5.
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$10

16050
MILLER, Byron S.
SAIL, STEAM AND SPLENDOUR, A Picture History of Life Aboard the Transatlantic Liners: New York. 1977. Times Books. 1st US Ed. 288 PP with b/w & colour illust. throughout. Hard cover, gilt-engraved cloth spine, dust jacket has one small chip on top of spine, o/wise a fine copy. Oblong: 27 x 36. 1812906381
The conquest of the Atlantic, emigrant ships, floating palaces, war experiences, last crossings..
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$45

52904
MILLER, Joanna Lee, & PERERA, Audrey (editors)
IN CELEBRATION OF THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF SINGAPORE AIRLINES (in Silverkris): Singapore. 2007. Singapore Airlines. May 2007 issue. 108 PP with b/w and colour photos. Pictorial soft cover. New. 27.5 x 21.2.
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$10

44632
MILLIGAN, Christopher & FOLEY, John
AUSTRALIAN HOSPITAL SHIP CENTAUR, The Myth of Immunity: Brisbane. 1993. Nairana. 1st Ed., with a foreword by Professor Geoffrey Blainey. XIX, 340 PP with 11 b/w illust. in text (5 plans, 3 maps) plus 30 pages with over 80 b/w photos. Fp (colour): Centaur Memorial stain-glass window in Concord Repatriation Hospital, NSW. Pictorial laminated boards. Fine. Signature of co-author Captain John Foley on title page. 22.2 x 14.5. 0646137158
Torpedoeing by a Japanese submarine of the Centaur on 14th May, 1943 at 04.10 hours. Loss of 268 out of 332 souls on board.
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$40

37519
MITCHELL, Alan
SPLENDID SISTERS - A story of the planning, construction, and operation of the Shaw Savill liners SOUTHERN CROSS & NORTHERN STAR: London. 1966. George G. Harrap. 1st Ed. 192 PP, plus 12 pages with 21 b/w photos and 1 colour illust. of the Splendid Sisters (on double page). Hard cover, dj (price-clipped). A little light foxing on outer edges, o/wise very good. 21.5 x 14.8.
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$45

14777
MITCHELL, Andrew W.
OPERATION DRAKE, Voyage of Discovery: London. 1981. Severn House. 1st Ed. Introduction by John Blashford-Snell. 224 PP with 102 b/w & 40 col. illust. (photos, maps, draw.). Title spread: in the Jungle. Eps: Eye of the Wind at anchor. Hard cover, dj. Half title page signed by the co-owners of the Eye of the Wind and with her stamps. Near fine. 27.5 x 20. 0727820079
A two year (1978-1980) voyage to commemorate Sir Francis Drake's epic circumnavigation of 1577-1580, on board the Eye of the Wind.
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$20

57275
MITCHELL, Robert
THE LUCINDA LEGACY: Brisbane. 1991. Boolarong. 1st Ed. 281 PP. Pictorial soft cover. Name of previous owner inside front cover. Newspaper clipping (The Courier Mail) loosely inserted.Very good reading copy. 21 x 14. 0646039806
Novel set in tropical Australia. Pearling Lugger and World War II Dutch treasure.
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$10

20809
MITCHELL, W. H. & SAWYER, L. A.
THE CAPE RUN - The Story of the Union-Castle Service to South Africa and of the Ships Employed: Lavenham, UK. 1987. Terence Dalton. Revised edition of the 1984 original. X, 214 PP with b/w illust. (line drawings, photos, posters). Eps: Map, continent of Africa. Hard cover, dj. Fine. 23.2 x 18. 0861380304
Amalgamation of the Union Line & Castle Line in 1900, to the last sailing of the mail service in 1977.
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$60

57520
MITSURU, Yoshida
REQUIEM FOR BATTLESHIP YAMATO: London. 1999. BCA (Book Club Associate) / Constable. Reprint of the 1985 original, with translation and introduction by Richard H. Minear. XXXVI, 152 PP, plus 16 pages with 1 facsimile of newspaper and 11 b/w photos. Hard cover, dj. Fine. 23.5 x 15.5.
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$25

56342
MONTGOMERY, Michael
WHO SANK THE SYDNEY?: Sydney. 1981. Cassell. 1st Ed. (12), 242 PP with 5 maps, 7 figures, and 18 b/w photos. Hard cover. Fine. 22 x 15. 0726954764
A controversial approach to the sinking of the HMAS Sydney, lost with all hands, whereas the German Kormoran had most of her crew saved.
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$20

21211
MOODY, Bert
OCEAN SHIPS: London. 1978. Ian Allan. 6th Ed. 349 PP with tables, and 237 bw photos. Title spread: Monarch Sun of Holland America Line. Hard cover, gilt title on spine, dj. (price clipped). Fine. 19 x 12.8. 0711008655
Part One: Passenger Liners and Cargo Ships. Part Two: Cruise Ships. Part Three: Tankers.
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$30

57528
MOREL-FATIO, A. L.
MARINES: Grenoble / Moirans. 1980. Editions des 4 Seigneurs / MGD. 1st Ed. No pagination, 4 pages printed on recto only, plus 19 b/w plates. Pages loosely inserted in a folder, with an illustrated front. Contained in the rear pocket of an illustrated folder. Holding folder with spine lightly damaged and foxing spots. Contents in fine condition. 30.5 x 22.5.
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$50

56595
MORRISON, Hugh & SINCLAIR, Steve
AUSTRALIAN SCUBA DIVER - The Essentials of SCUBA Theory: Perth. 1981. Lion Fish Publications. 1st Ed. Foreword by Stan Bugg. VI, 185 PP with tables and figures (drawings & photos). Pictorial soft cover. Very good. 21.5 x 14.0.
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$10

30677
MORVAN, F.
LEGENDS OF THE SEA: New York. 1980. Crescent Books. 1st English edition, translated from the French by David Macrae. 200, (6) PP with 15 b/w illust., plus 32 pages with 27 colour photos. Hard cover, dj. Faint foxing. Fine. 25.5 x 20. 517307073
The origin of the sea - Waves & Currents - Sea bed - Stars - Storms...
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$15

57731
MOSTERT, Noël
FRONTIERS - The Epic of South Africa's Creation and the Tragedy of the Xhosa People: London. 1992. Jonathan Cape. 1st Ed. XXIX, 1355 PP with 1 genealogical tree, 6 maps, plus 32 pages with 47 b/w illustrations. Hard cover, dj (price clipped). Slight ageing of paper, o/wise fine. 24 x 16. 0224033255
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$20

42632
MOTOR BOAT AND YACHTING
THE MOTOR BOAT AND YACHTING MANUAL: London. 1954. Temple Press. 15th edition of the 1907 original. VIII, 420 PP with 230 figures (many b/w photos), plus 4 folded plates (2 sectional drawings and 2 graphs). Cloth cover. Slight ageing of paper on outside edges, o/wise very good. 22.2 x 14.5.
Design and construction, practical boat building.... handling yachts and motor boats, cruising equipment...
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$20

37572
MOUNTFIELD, David
A HISTORY OF POLAR EXPLORATION: London. 1974. Hamlyn. 1st Ed. 208 PP with b/w illustrations (maps, engravings & paintings, photographs) and 24 colour plates. Fp: A grotto in the Antarctic ice with the Terra Nova in the background. FEP: Map of Arctic Ocean. REP: Map of Antarctic Ocean. Hard cover, dj (price-clipped). Very good. 30.5 x 22.6. 600344185
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$25

57481
MUDIE, Ian
RIVERBOATS: Adelaide. 1963. Rigby. 3rd impression of the 1961 original. 240 PP with 1 map, plus 16 pages with 32 b/w illustrations. Eps: Maps of the Rivers Basin. Hard cover, dj. Front of dust jacket with 2 rubbed patches. Near fine. 22 x 14.
Story of the paddle steamers which ran 4000 miles of the rivers of the Murray-Darling Basin and of their Rivermen.
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$20

48206
MUDIE, Rosemary & Colin
POWER YACHTS: London. 1977. Adlard Coles. 1st Ed. 286 PP with 313 b/w figures (plans, sketches & photos). Cloth cover, dj. Covers speckled and discoloured. Front cover and spine of dust jacket sunned. Internally very good. 28.2 x 22.2. 229986633
Covers all aspects of power yachting. Seamanship, construction (modern & traditional), engines & installations, electrics, etc...
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$20

38195
MURRAY-OLIVER, Anthony
CAPTAIN COOK'S HAWAII, As Seen by his Artists: Wellington. 1975. Millwood Press. 1st Ed. 216 PP with 70 b/w & colour plates with enlargements. Title-page: James Cook Wedgwood Cameo by Flaxman. Fp: Captain James Cook, oil painting by Webber. Eps: General Chart Exhibiting the Discoveries made by Capt. James Cook in this and his two preceding Voyages with the Tracks of the Ships under his Command. Hard cover, gilt medallion on front, dj. Note on recto of front endpaper. Signed by the author on title page. Near fine. Scarce. Oblong: 22.8 x 25.
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$65

57375
MUSAT, Ioan
DIE KRIEGSMARINE - BESTANDEIL DER STREITKRÄFTE DER SOZIALISTISCHEN REPUBLIK RUMÄNIEN / The Navy - A Branch of the Armed Forces of the Socialist Republic of Romania (in Marine-Rundschau): München. 1980. Bernard & Graefe Verlag. Year 77, Issue 7, July 1980. Contains article (in German and English) from P.388 to 3943 with 11 b/w photos. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. German text. 29.8 x 21.
Romanian Navy.
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$10

45382
NASH, Michael
THE BAY WHALERS - Tasmania 's shore-based whaling industry: Canberra. 2003. Navarine Publishing / Tasmanian Heritage Office. 1st Ed. VI, 170 PP with 2 graphs, 5 sketches, 9 maps, 32 colour and 20 b/w illustrations. Title spread: Whaleboat approaching for the kill. Eps: Map of the world with whaling grounds. Hard cover, dj. Fine. 24.9 x 18. 0958656193
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$30

57679
NASH, Michael
SYDNEY COVE - The History and Archaeology of an Eighteenth-Century Shipwreck: Hobart. 2009. Navarine Publishing. Expanded edition of the 2001 "Cargo for a Colony". (4), 284 PP with 4 maps, 7 charts, colour & b/w illustrations. Hard cover, dj. New. 27.5 x 21.5 9780975133156
Wrecked in 1797 on a voyage from Calcutta to Port Jackson on Preservation Island in the Furneaux Group. First merchant ship wrecked after the establishment of the colony of New South Wales.
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$50

40850
NAUTICAL MAGAZINE
THE NAUTICAL MAGAZINE AND NAVAL CHRONICLE FOR 1841 - A Journal of papers on subjects connected with Maritime Affairs: London. 1841. Simpkin, Marshall, and Co. 1st Ed. VIII, 895 PP with 15 figures, plus 9 plates (2 folded charts). Title page: Anchor. Rebacked copy, buckram, gilt title on leather vignette on spine. Lacks plate facing page 66: Town and Fortress of Acre. Light foxing, ageing of paper around edges. Notes by previous owner tipped o rear endpaper. G. & N. Ingleton bookplate on front endpaper. Very good. 22.5 x 15.
Hydrography. Voyages. Navigation. Nautical miscellany. Includes: Voyage of the Ship Florentia, W. Goodwyn, Commander. Winds and weather on the western coast of New Holland, by Com. J. C. Wickham of H.M.S. Beagle...
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$250

41226

THE NAUTICAL MAGAZINE, November 1941 - A Magazine for those interested in Ships and the Sea: Glasgow. 1941. Brown, Son & Ferguson. Volume 146, No. 5, November 1941. (8 adv.), 321-400, (9-32 adv.) PP. Soft cover. Ageing of paper. Lacks page 361/362, o/wise very good. 20.8 x 14.
The American shipping effort, The St Lawrence Seaway, by E.R. Yarham... The battle of Salamis by Basil Greenhill. The month's news in briefest: ships being impressed by the US, shipyard buildings, sinkings...
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$15

57237

THE NAVAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA - MONOGRAPHS Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: Garden Island, Sydney. c. 1995. The Naval Historical Society of Australia, Inc. No. 1: 13 PP with 1 map, 2 sketches of warships, 2 organigrams, and 3 battle diagrams. No. 2: 17 PP with 1 map, 1 table, 2 sketches of warships and 2 graphs. No. 3: 12 PP with 1 map, 1 sketch of a fairmile and 4 b/w photos. No. 4: 14 PP with 1 organigram, 1 b/w photos, 8 battle diagrams. No. 5: 16 PP with 1 map. Each monograph with: pages printed on recto only, photos of photocopy quality, illustrated cover, and staples. Very good set. 29.7 x 21.
No. 1: Battle of the Coral Sea 4-8 May 1942, by John C. Date. No. 2: Bismarck and those fateful monts May-June 1941, by Lieut. Ray Richmond. No. 3: Naval Operations Timor Sea 1942-3, by Lt. Cmdr. Marsden C. Hordern. No. 4: Battle Savo Island 9th August 1942, the sinking of the Canberra, by John C. Date. No. 5: The Battle of the River Plate, December 1939, by Lieut. R. F. Atwill.
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$20

57239

THE NAVAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA - MONOGRAPHS Nos. 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10: Garden Island, Sydney. c. 1995. The Naval Historical Society of Australia, Inc. No. 6 (2), 9 PP with 1 map, 2 sketches of submarine and 1 b/w photos. No. 7: 11 PP, plus 6 page with Chronology, 2 maps, 3 b/w photos and 7 maps or battle diagrams. No. 8: 7 PP, plus 8 pages with 1 map 1 ship rofile and 14 b/w photos. No. 9: (2), 9 PP plus 2 pages with 3 maps. No. 10: 12 PP with 13 b/w photos. Each monograph with: pages printed on recto only, photos of photocopy quality, illustrated cover, and staples. Very good set. 29.7 x 21.
No. 6: The Submarine AE2 in World War One, by Captain Dacre Smyth. No. 7: The Battle of Leyte 22-26 October 1944 'the greatest sea battle, by John C. Date. No. 8: H.M.A.S. "Condamine" in Korea 1952-1953, by Ship. Lieut. Vince Fazio. No. 9: The land and sea battle for Crete 1941, by Lewis J. Lind. N. 10: H.M.A.S. Platypus and the Mothball Fleet 1946-57, by Ship. Lieut. Vince Fazio.
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$20

57240

THE NAVAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA - MONOGRAPHS Nos. 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15: Garden Island, Sydney. c. 1995. The Naval Historical Society of Australia, Inc. No. 11: 13 PP with 8 b/w photos. No. 12: 15 PP with 2 maps, 1 profile, and 3 b/w photos. No. 13: 19 PP with chronology, 2 maps and 4 b/w photos. No. 14: 19 PP with 7 maps or battle diagrams, 5 sketches and 4 b/w photos. No. 15: 1O PP with 1 map and 2 b/w photos. Each monograph with: pages printed on recto only, photos of photocopy quality, illustrated cover, and staples. Very good set. 29.7 x 21.
No. 11: 8th Div. Home from Changi 1945 (H.M.A.S. Hawkesbury) & USS Mount Hood explodes 1944, by Max Thomson. No. 12: H.M.A.S. Sydney (II) - 1940 & 1941, by John C. Date. No. 13: The British Pacific Fleet 1945, by Lt. Cdr. W. O. C. Roberts. No. 14: H.M.A.S. Perth 1941 & 1942, by John C. Date. No. 15: H.M.A.S. SYDNEY (IV), Tour of Duty in Gulf War 1990-91, by Commabder L. G. Cordner.
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$20

57241

THE NAVAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA - MONOGRAPHS Nos. 16, 17, 18, 19 & 20: Garden Island, Sydney. c. 1995. The Naval Historical Society of Australia, Inc. No. 16: 11 PP with 1 map and 1 newspaper clipping. No. 17: 23 PP with 5 maps, 9 sketches and 16 b/w photos. No. 18: 19 PP with 6 maps, 4 sketches and 18 b/w photos. No. 19: 14 PP with 2 maps, 2 sketches and 2 b/w photos. No. 20: 21 PP with maps, battle diagrams and b/w photos. Each monograph with: pages printed on recto only, photos of photocopy quality, illustrated cover, and staples. Very good set. 29.7 x 21.
No. 16: Coastal Forces and Communications with France before D-Day (1944), by L. F. Bott. No. 17: Naval involvement D-Day 1944, by Lieut. Ray Richmond. No. 18: Mulberry Harbour, D-Day 1944, by Lieut. Ray Richmond. No. 19: H.M.A.S. Canberra lost at Savo Island 9 August 1942, by Cmdr. Mackenzie J. Gregory. No. 20: The Battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916, by John C. Date.
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$20

57242

THE NAVAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA - MONOGRAPHS Nos. 21, 22, 23, 24 & 25: Garden Island, Sydney. c. 1995. The Naval Historical Society of Australia, Inc. No. 21: 18 PP with tables and 11 b/w illustrations. No. 22: 20 PP with 1 map and 4 b/w photos. No. 23: 19 PP with 1 map and 5 b/w photos. No. 24: 16 PP with 4 maps / battle diagrams, 8 b/w photos. No. 25: 13 PP with 1 map, 1 sketch map, 1 plan and 2 b/w photos. Each monograph with: pages printed on recto only, photos of photocopy quality, illustrated cover, and staples. Very good set. 29.7 x 21.
No. 21: Naval Rangefinding Development 1890-1945, by F. Haynes. No. 22: H.M.S. Moreton Bay, Armed Merchant Cruisert manned by R.A.N. 1939-41, by Leonard J. Cox. Invasion of Tarakan, (Borneo) 1945, by Max Thomson. No. 24: Sea Battles of Coronel and Falkland Islabds,November/December 1914, by John C. Date. No. 25: Loss of H.M.A.S. Voyager Timor 1942, by Commodore Brian Cleary.
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$20

57243

THE NAVAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA - MONOGRAPHS Nos. 26, 27, 28, 29 & 30: Garden Island, Sydney. c. 1995. The Naval Historical Society of Australia, Inc. No. 26: 14 PP with tables, 2 portraits, 2 battle diagrams 4 drawings and 4 b/w photos, plus 3 pages with 4 maps. No. 27: 14 PP with 2 drawings and 8 b/w photos, plus 3 pages with 2 maps and 2 plans. No. 28: 16 PP with 3 maps and 15 b/w illustrations. No. 29: 8 PP, plus 4 pages with 2 maps and 4 b/w photos. No. 30: 11 PP plus 2 maps. Each monograph with: pages printed on recto only, photos of photocopy quality, illustrated cover, and staples. Very good set. 29.7 x 21.
No. 26: Battle of Tsushima 1905, by John C. Date. No. 27: Japanese midget submarine attack on Sydney Harbour 31 May-1 June 1942, by John C. Date. No. 28: The Battle of Salamis 480 B.C., by Lt. Vince Fazio. No. 29: Navigating the Fly - Historical perspectives and prospects for the future 1975, by Commander W. S. G. Bateman. No. 30: Operation Agreement - Commando Raid on Tobruk 14 september 1942, by G. R. Worledge.
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$20

57244

THE NAVAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA - MONOGRAPHS Nos. 36, 37, 38, 39 & 40: Garden Island, Sydney. c. 1995. The Naval Historical Society of Australia, Inc. No. 36: 14 PP with 6 b/w photos. No. 37: 13 PP with 3 b/w photos. No. 38: 16 PP with 10 b/w photos. No. 39: 15 PP with 1 crest, 2 maps, 2 plans and 12 b/w photos. No. 40: 17 PP with b/w illustrations (portraits, photos, plans). Each monograph with: pages printed on recto only, photos of photocopy quality, illustrated cover, and staples. Very good set. 29.7 x 21.
No. 36: The changing role of Hospital Ships 1608-1991, by Lcdr John Jeppeson. No. 37: A short history of the Cruiser HMAS Melbourne 1913-1928, by Lieut. G. J. Swinden. No. 38: HMAS Moresby 1925-1946, by John O'Connell. No. 39: LST 3501 Historic voyage to the Antarctic 1947-48, by George H. Hinton. No. 40: Panama Canal, by Bruce Scott-Smith.
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$20

44588

THE NAVY LEAGUE ANNUAL 1911-12 (corrected to October 10th, 1911): London. 1911. John Murray. 1st Ed., 5th year of issue. Edited by Alan H. BURGOYNE. 342, (XXIV adverts.) PP with 10 plans, plus 16 b/w plates with 2 plans, and 14 illustrations by Oscar Parkes. Fp: H.M.S. Orion. Eps: Adverts. Cloth cover, gilt title on front cover and spine. Spine lightly sunned. Ex library copy with 2 unobtrusive stamps. Fold of front endpaper split. Foxing spots on outside edges and few pages. Very good. 22.4 x 14.5.
Published on October 21st (Trafalgar Day) 1911.
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$100

44589

THE NAVY LEAGUE ANNUAL 1912-13 (corrected to October 10th, 1912): London. 1912. John Murray. 1st Ed., 6th year of issue. Edited by Alan H. BURGOYNE. 392, (XIV adverts.) PP with 12 plans, plus 14 b/w plates. All illustrations by Oscar Parkes. Fp: H.M.S. King George V. Eps: Adverts. Cloth cover, gilt title on front cover and spine. Spine lightly sunned. Ex library copy with 2 unobtrusive stamps. Fold of front endpaper split. Foxing spots on outside edges and few pages. Very good. 22.4 x 14.5.
Published on October 21st (Trafalgar Day) 1912.
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$100

44590

THE NAVY LEAGUE ANNUAL 1915-16 (corrected to January 31st, 1916): London. 1916. John Murray. 1st Ed., 8th year of issue. Edited by Robert YERBURGH, Archibald HURD & Gerard FIENNES. 388, (XX adverts.) PP, plus 19 plates with 22 b/w photos. Eps: Adverts. Cloth cover, gilt title on front cover and spine. Spine sunned and with a repaired tear to the cloth. Ex library copy with 2 unobtrusive stamps. Fold of front endpaper split. Foxing spots on outside edges and some pages. Very good. 22.4 x 14.5.
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$90

57222

THE NAVY LEAGUE ANNUAL 1907-1908 (Corrected to October 10th, 1907): London. 1907. Navy League. 1st Ed., 1st year of issue. Edited by Alan H. BURGOYNE. 262 PP, (26 adverts.) with 10 plans and 24 b/w plates (1 of them folded). Fp: H.M.S. Agamemnon. Cloth cover, gilt title on front cover and spine, all edges gilt. Spine lightly sunned. Occasional foxing. Very good. 22.4 x 14.5.
Progress of the British Navy. Progress of Foreign Navies. La Marine Française et l'Entente Cordiale, by Capitaine Sorb. ...
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$125

57223

THE NAVY LEAGUE ANNUAL 1908-1909 (Corrected to October 10th, 1908): London. 1908. Navy League. 1st Ed., 2nd year of issue. Edited by Alan H. BURGOYNE. 278 PP (34 adverts.) with 8 plans and 20 b/w plates. Fp: H.M.S. Indomitable. Cloth cover, gilt title on front cover and spine, all edges gilt. Spine lightly sunned. Occasional foxing. Very good. 22.4 x 14.5.
Progress of the British Navy. Progress of Foreign Navies. The Dual Alliance (France/Russia). The Triple Alliance (Germany/Italy/Austria). ... Chapter XII: The Australian Naval Defence, by Captain R. Muirhead-Collins. ...
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$125

57148

THE NAVY: The Magazine of the Navy League of Australia - Volume 52, 1990: Sydney. 1990. Percival Publishing / The Navy League of Australia. Volume 52, No. 1 (January-March) to No. 4 (October-December). Edited by Geoffrey EVANS & J.C.J. JEPPESEN. 4 issues for a total of 132 pages with b/w and colour illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 28 x 21.
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$10

57149

THE NAVY: The Magazine of the Navy League of Australia - Volume 53, 1991: Sydney. 1991. Percival Publishing / The Navy League of Australia. Volume 53, No. 1 (January-March) to No. 4 (October-December). Edited by Geoffrey EVANS & J.C.J. JEPPESEN. 4 issues for a total of 132 pages with b/w and colour illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 28 x 21.
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$10

57150

THE NAVY: The Magazine of the Navy League of Australia - Volume 54, 1992: Sydney. 1992. Percival Publishing / The Navy League of Australia. Volume 54, No. 1 (January-March) to No. 4 (October-December). Edited by Geoffrey EVANS & J.C.J. JEPPESEN. 4 issues for a total of 116 pages with b/w and colour illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 28 x 21.
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$10

57151

THE NAVY: The Magazine of the Navy League of Australia - Volume 55, 1993: Sydney. 1993. Percival Publishing / The Navy League of Australia. Volume 55, No. 1 (January-March) to No. 4 (October-December). Edited by Geoffrey EVANS & J.C.J. JEPPESEN. 4 issues for a total of 120 pages with b/w and colour illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 28 x 21.
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$10

17279
NAYLER, Geoff
MY CEILING THE WAVES: Published by author. 88 PP with 1 plan, 3 maps & 35 b/w photos plus 32 pages with 29 full-page colour plates. Pict. soft cover. Some light wear, creases, near corners, o/wise near fine. 21.5 x 14.
The diving experiences on wrecks in Australian waters and Truk Lagoon (Micronesia).
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$30

48519
NELSON, R., MARGAN, F. & Al.
A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF AUSTRALIANS AT WAR: Sydney. 1970. Hamlyn. 1st Ed. 323 PP with b/w & colour illustrationst. Hard cover, dj (spine lightly sunned a,d a few chips). Foxing spots on outside edges. Signature on half-title page, o/wise very good. 28 x 20.5. 600396560
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$15

56644
NEWBY, Eric
THE WORLD ATLAS OF EXPLORATION: Melbourne. 1975. Macmillan Company of Australia. 1st Australian edition. Introduction by Sir Vivian Fuchs. 288 PP with b/w & colour illustrations (charts, maps, drawings, photos & paintings). Cloth cover, gilt title on spine, dj. Dust jacket with repaired tears. Very good. 29.8 x 23.5. 0333175301
A 4000 year odyssey of Man's exploration of his world.
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$20

57497
NIAU, J. H.
THE PHANTOM PARADISE - The story of the expedition of the Marquis de Rays: Sydney. 1936. Angus & Robertson. 1st Ed. XVIII, (2), 190 PP, plus 16 plates with 30 b/w illust. Fp: The Marquis de Rays. FEP: Map of the routes taken by the ships bound for Port Breton, and Nouvelle France. REP: Map of the Bismarck Archipelago, inset map of Nouvelle France. Cloth cover, dj. Dust jacket with 3 closed tears. Foxing spots on outside edges and few pages, o/wise near fine. 22.2 x 15.
Attempt to create the Kingdom of "Nouvelle France", carved out of the jungle on the Island of New Ireland, Bismarck Archipelago.
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$90

57014
NIGHTINGALE, Geoffrey
DINGHY OWNERSHIP: Mainly for the non-racing Man: London. 1956. Adlard Coles. 1st Ed. 168 PP with 53 line drawings in text, plus 6 pages with 12 b/w plates. Hard cover (device on front cover), dj. Occasional foxing, o/wise near fine. 22 x 14.5.
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$15

55442

NORFOLK ISLAND - BICENTENNIAL LOG-BOOK: Norfolk Island. 1988. Norfolk Island Philatelic Bureau. 1st Ed. No paginations, 16 PP with colour drawings and 23 stamps in colour. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 29.7 x 21.
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$25

31963
NORWAY
WEST WARD BOUND - Glimpses of a thousand year old Atlantic-pact: Oslo. 1949. Alb. Cammermeyers Forlag. 1st Ed. 96 PP with 1 map, 30 colour plates (1 folded and 29 full page), and 32 b/w illust. Illustrated endpapers. Hard cover, gilt device on front cover. Scarce. Near fine. 31.8 x 24.6.
Published in April 1949, at the time of signing by Norway of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation pact. By picture and text: the thousand year old saga linking Norway and the countries of the North Atlantic Ocean rims.
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$20

33879
NOVARESIO, Paolo
THE EXPLORERS - From the Ancient World to the Present: New York. 1996. Stewart, Tabori & Chang. 1st Ed. 305, (7 index & bibliography) PP with over 640 illustrations and photographs (400 in full colour). Fp: Print from a 1537 work by geographer Giovanni da Sacrobosco. Eps: Map of terra firma et Novum Regnum Granatense et Popayan (New Kingdom of Granada and isthmus of Panama). Hard cover, gilt title on front cover and spine. Fine. 36 x 26. 155670495X
Ancients: Egyptians, Phoenicians... Modern exploration: Oceanography, Space.
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$15

15664
OBREGON, Mauricio
THE COLUMBUS PAPERS, The Barcelona Letter of 1493, the Landfall Controversy, and the Indian Guides: New York. 1991. Macmillan. Expanded edition of the 1987 original. (VIII), 85 PP with 4 colour maps, 8 colour charts, 16 b/w illustrations in the margin and 4 pages of the facsimile of original letter. Quarter bound, gilt title on spine, cloth cover slipcase. Fine. Oblong: 28.7 x 31.7. 0025910450
Letter written by Columbus in 1493, on his return to Spain, describing his discoveries. Translated, adapted and annotated by the world's foremost Columbus scholar. A collector's item.
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$50

38898
O'GRADY, Alix
SHARK BAY (in Walkabout Magazine): Melbourne. 1959. Australian National Travel Association. Vol. 25, No. 8, August 1959. Contains article P.31 to 35 with 1 map and 4 b/w photos. Illustrated soft cover. Staples removed. Near fine. 31.5 x 25.8.
First discovered in 1699 by William Dampier.
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$20

37686
OLIVER, Douglas
RETURN TO TAHITI - Bligh's Second Breadfruit Voyage: Honolulu. 1988. University of Hawaii Press. 1st US edition limited 2000 copies. XXII, 281 PP with 17 maps, plus 28 pages with colour illust., maps, charts & sketches. Fp: Portrait of Bligh. Cloth cover, gilt title on spine, dj. Faint foxing on outside edges, o/wise fine. 25.5 x 19. 0824811844
Three months in Tahiti with watercolours of the 3rd mate: George Tobin.
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$50

47602
OLLARD, Richard
MAN OF WAR. Sir Robert Holmes and the Restoration Navy: London. 2001. Phoenix Press. Paperback edition of the 1969 original. 240 PP with 1 genealogical table, 3 maps and 3 battle diagrams, plus 24 pages with 21 b/w illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 23.3 x 15.5. 1842122363
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$15

56958
O'MAY, Harry
WRECKS IN TASMANIAN WATERS, 1797-1950: Hobart. 1985. A. B. Caudell, Government Printer. Reprint of the 1954 original. Foreword by Robin Gray. 209, (V Index) PP, plus 24 pages at rear with 44 b/w photos & 1 folded map at back. Fp: Schooner Mariner, 1925. Cloth cover, gilt title on front cover and spine. Gilt lettering dulled on spine. Lower corner of front cover worn. Very good. 22 x 14.5.
Comprehensive details of ships wrecked in the treacherous seas around Tasmania.
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$25

49461
OWEN, Roderic
GREAT EXPLORERS: London. 1979. Artus Books. 1st Ed. 185 PP with maps and colour illust. Title spread: The war boats of the Island of Otaheite. Half title page: Sailing ships navigating the waters near the Andaman Islands. Eps: Victoria Falls with stampeding buffaloes. Hard cover, gilt title on spine. Dust jacket tipped in. Ingleton bookplate on front endpaper. Front board scratched. Faint foxing spots on outside edges, o/wise near fine. 30.5 x 23.5.
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$15

38241
OXLADE, Chris
ALL ABOUT SHIPS - Amazing Maritime Facts: London. 2000. Southwater. 1st Ed. 64 PP with over 250 colour illustrations (photographs and explanatory artworks). Pictorial card cover. Mint condition. 22.5 x 17. 1842150154
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$20

22660
PAGE, Michael
FITTED FOR THE VOYAGE - The Adelaide Steamship Company Limited 1875-1975: Adelaide. 1975. Rigby Limited. 1st Ed. (8), 340 PP with b/w illust. Eps: Map of Australia with branch offices and shipwrecks of the Company. Hard cover, gilt title on spine, dj. Faint foxing. Near fine. 25 x 19. 0851799183
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$50

42946
PALMER, Kenneth Nicholls
CEREMONIAL BARGES ON THE RIVER THAMES - A History of the Barges of the City of London, Livery Companies and of the Crown: London. 1997. Unicorn Press. 1st Ed. VIII, 184 PP with b/w and colour illustrations. Half-title page: Thames wherries. Title page: The Thames on Lord Mayor's Day, c.1747, by Canaletto. Eps: William Kent's designs for Frederick Prince of Wales's barge, 1732. Hard cover, dj. Fine. 30.2 x 21.7. 0906290171
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$50

56930
PARKIN, Ray
H.M. BARK "ENDEAVOUR" - Her place in Australian History - With an Account of her Construction, Crew and Equipment and a Narrative of her Voyage on the East Coast of New Holland in the Year 1770.: Melbourne. 2006. The Miegunyah Press. Paperback edition of the 2nd edition of 2003 (the original of 1997 was No. 13 in the Second numbered series of the Miegunyah Press). XII, 468 PP with 2 reproductions of original drawings by Parkinson, as well as plans, charts and illustrations by the author. Pictorial soft cover. New. 23.5 x 17.8. 0522853110
Not only on the Bark "Endeavour", but the description of Australia by the participants to this voyage of discovery (Cook, Banks, Parkinson, Pickersgill...), while following the East Coast from Cape Howe to Cape York.
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$45

21976
PARSONS, Ronald
CAVALCADE OF AUSTRALIAN COASTAL PASSENGER STEAMERS: Adelaide. 1984. Railmac Publications 1st Ed. 16 PP with 14 b/w photos. Pict. soft cover. Fine. Oblong: 15 x 21. 0949817465
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$15

17140
PARSONS, Ronald
SHIPS OF YORKE PENINSULA: Adelaide. 1984. Railmac. 1st Ed. 24 PP with 13 b/w photos. Pictorial card cover (Map of Yorke Peninsula on back). Fine. 21.5 x 15. 0949817406
Sub-title: The development of passenger/cargo shipping services to Yorke Peninsula Ports in both Spencer and St. Vincent Gulfs.
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$10

55982
PASPALEY, Nicholas (editor)
PASPALEY - 2008/2009 Collections: Sydney. 2008. Paspaley Pearls Pty Ltd. 1st Ed., with an Introduction by Nicholas Paspaley. 70 PP with b/w or colour photos. Pictorial soft cover. New. 25.5 x 22.5.
Heritage. Provenance. Quality. Authenticity. Collections 2008/2009 Ribbon between P.18 and 67.
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$25

12012
PEACH, Bill
THE EXPLORERS: Sydney. 1984. ABC Enterprises. 1st Ed. 160 PP, very well illustrated in b/w & colour. Hard cover, dj. Dust jacket pasted down on covers, as well as the front endpaper. Very good. 27.5 x 21. 0642975914
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$10

55631
PEMBERTHY, Jefferson and MITCHELL, Neil (editors)
A NATION IS BORN: THE WORLD OF 1788 (in Time Australia): Sydney. 1987. Time Australia Magazine. Special Bicentennial Issue 1788-1792. 128 PP with b/w and colour illustrations. Pictorial soft cover (the arrival, by Brett Whiteley). Fine. 27.2 x 20.7.
Articles by Harry Gordon. Ken Edwards, Les Carlyon...
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$20

20818
PENNINGTON, Piers
THE GREAT EXPLORERS: Sydney. 1979. Books for Pleasure. 1st Australian edition. 336 PP with bw and colour illust. Titlespread: Sledge and dog team. Eps: Encounter in Africa. Hard cover, dj. Foxing spots on outside edges, o/wise near fine. 29.5 x 21.5. 0729601722
Stories of Men who discovered and mapped the unknown areas of the world.
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$15

35671
PENRY-JONES, J.
THE BURKE BOOK OF SHIPS AND SHIPPING: London. 1965. Burke Publishing. 1st Ed., in The Burke Book series. 128 PP with 48 line drawings and 113 b/w photos. Fp: the P & O liner Canberra in King George V Dry Dock at Southampton. Hard cover, dj (rubbed). Ex library copy with library numbers on title page and 3 library stamps, renewed endpapers, flaps of dust jacket trimmed, light soiling of few pages, o/wise good. 25.2 x 19.2.
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$15

56645
PERNETTA, Dr. J.C. (editor)
PHILIP'S ATLAS OF THE OCEANS: London. 1995. Philip's / Octopus Publishing. Reprint of the 1994 edition. Foreword by Colin Summerhayes. 208 PP with colour illust. (maps, charts, photos...). Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 30.5 x 22.8. 0540078743
Atlas mapping every ocean to show its resources, human impact, threatened species, topographical features...
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$25

57728
PERRY, T. M. & SIMPSON, Donald H.
DRAWINGS BY WILLIAM WESTALL, Landscape artist on board H.M.S. Investigator during the circumnavigation of Australia by Captain Matthew Flinders R.N. in 1801-1803: London. 1962. The Royal Commonwealth Society. 1st Ed. VIII, 72 PP with 1 portrait of Matthew Flinders, plus 8 plates of maps (1 folded), 4 colour and 129 b/w plates, as well as 1 large folded map in rear pocket. Fp: Portrait of William Westall. Cloth cover, gilt title on spine. Fine. 48.5 x 34.7.
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$250

56091
PHILBRICK, Nathaniel
IN THE HEART OF THE SEA - The Epic True Story that Inspired MOBY DICK: London. c. 2000. Flamingo / HarperCollins. Reprint of the paperback edition. XVIII, 302 PP with 2 maps, 2 plans, 1 tail piece and 14 head pieces, plus 16 pages with 28 b/w illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. Few foxing spots on outside edges. Fine. 19.7 x 13. 06531202
The sinking of the whaleship Essex by an enraged whale, far out in the Pacific, November 1820.
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$20

36541
POLUNIN, Nicholas
ARCTIC UNFOLDING - Experiences and observations during a Canadian airborne expedition in northern Ungava, the Northwest Territories, and the Arctic archipelago: London. 1949. Hutchinson. 1st Ed. 348 PP with 2 maps, plus 32 plates with 82 b/w photos. Fp: some of the boys. Eps: Sketch-map indicating the author's route. Cloth cover, gilt title on spine, dj (price-clipped). Foxing spots on outside edges. Near fine. 23.5 x 15.5.
Expedition in 1946.
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$50

55012

PORT OF MELBOURNE QUARTERLY - Volume 8, No. 1: Melbourne. 1955. The Melbourne Harbor Trust Commissioners. Vol. 8, No. 1, January-March 1955. Edited by A.D. MACKENZIE & M.W. CLIFTON. 52 PP with b/w illustrations (drawings, engravings, plans and photos). Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 27.4 x 21.5.
No. 1: Ships with special stories, by T. James. Cradle of the port, Part 2: The Willamstown Piers, by A. C. Cook. Fabulous Bully Forbes, by D. M. Little.
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$10

55013

PORT OF MELBOURNE QUARTERLY - Volume 8, No. 4: Melbourne. 1955. The Melbourne Harbor Trust Commissioners. Vol. 8, No. 4, October-December 1955. Edited by A.D. MACKENZIE & M.W. CLIFTON. 52 PP with b/w illustrations (drawings, engravings, plans and photos). Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 27.4 x 21.5.
No. 4: Port of Melbourne Development 1945-1955. A wreck (paddle steamer Reliance) was looted, by P. J. Williams.
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$10

55018

PORT OF MELBOURNE QUARTERLY - Volume 11, No. 2: Melbourne. 1958. The Melbourne Harbor Trust Commissioners. Vol. 11, No. 2, April-June 1958. Edited by A.D. MACKENZIE & M.W. CLIFTON. 52 PP with b/w illustrations (drawings, engravings, plans and photos). Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 27.4 x 21.5.
No. 2: Victoria's age of opportunity, by J. K. Heughan. The Melbourne waterfront 43 years ago, by J. Moodie Heddle.
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$10

55019

PORT OF MELBOURNE QUARTERLY - Volume 11, No. 3: Melbourne. 1958. The Melbourne Harbor Trust Commissioners. Vol. 11, No. 3, July-September 1958. Edited by A.D. MACKENZIE & M.W. CLIFTON. 52 PP with b/w illustrations (drawings, engravings, plans and photos). Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 27.4 x 21.5.
No. 3: No magic in ship's cargo manifests, by Keith Wilson. Floating docks at Williamstown, by A. C. Cook.
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$10

55020

PORT OF MELBOURNE QUARTERLY - Volume 11, No. 4: Melbourne. 1958. The Melbourne Harbor Trust Commissioners. Vol. 11, No. 4, October-December 1958. Edited by A.D. MACKENZIE & M.W. CLIFTON. 52 PP with b/w illustrations (drawings, engravings, plans and photos). Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 27.4 x 21.5.
No. 4: Lifeline through the Port, by Richard Carey... Welfare of the Port Workers, by Graeme Davidson. Birth of dockyard facilities at Williamstown, by A. C. Cook.
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$10

55021

PORT OF MELBOURNE QUARTERLY - Volume 12, No. 5: Melbourne. 1960. The Melbourne Harbor Trust Commissioners. Vol. 12, No. 5, January-March 1960. Edited by A.D. MACKENZIE & M.W. CLIFTON. 52 PP with b/w illustrations (drawings, engravings, plans and photos). Pictorial soft cover. Fine set. 27.4 x 21.5.
No. 5: Regular features (Editorial - People and ships in port). The first decade of the Snowy, by Laurie Brown. By road across the Strait, by Brian H. Robinson.
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$10

55022

PORT OF MELBOURNE QUARTERLY - Volume 12, No. 8: Melbourne. 1960. The Melbourne Harbor Trust Commissioners. Vol. 12, No. 8, October-December 1960. Edited by A.D. MACKENZIE & M.W. CLIFTON. 52 PP with b/w illustrations (drawings, engravings, plans and photos). Pictorial soft cover. Fine set. 27.4 x 21.5.
No. 8: Regular features (Editorial - People and ships in port). Australia's greatest sporting event (Melbourne Cup) , by Maurice Cavanough. People in love... with ships, by S. A. E. Strom. The Flying Horse at sea (Vacuum Oil / Mobil Oil), by Austin Stapleton...
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$10

55023

PORT OF MELBOURNE QUARTERLY - Volume 13, No. 1: Melbourne. 1961. The Melbourne Harbor Trust Commissioners. Vol. 13, No. 1, January-March 1961. Edited by V.G. SWANSON & M.W.W. CLIFTON. 52 PP with b/w illustrations (drawings, engravings, plans and photos). Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 27.4 x 21.5.
No. 1. Regular features (Editorial - People and Ships in Port). Melbourne, the Port they could not find, by K. A. Austin... Science in the Deep Freeze, by Keith Mather... A Nelson, helped mould Australian Naval Tradition, by Jack Millar.
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$10

55024

PORT OF MELBOURNE QUARTERLY - Volume 13, No. 3: Melbourne. 1961. The Melbourne Harbor Trust Commissioners. Vol. 13, No. 3, July- September 1961. Edited by V.G. SWANSON & M.W.W. CLIFTON. 52 PP with b/w illustrations (drawings, engravings, plans and photos). Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 27.4 x 21.5.
No. 3. Regular features (Editorial - People and Ships in Port). Victoria's floating Gaols, by J. M. Millar. Into the Perils of the Deep, 50th anniversary of the R. A. N., by N. E. Lyons.
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$10

54990

PORT OF MELBOURNE QUARTERLY - Volume 15, No. 4: Melbourne. 1964. The Melbourne Harbor Trust Commissioners. Vol. 15, No. 4, October-December 1964. Edited by V.G. SWANSON & M.W.W. CLIFTON. 52 PP with b/w illustrations (drawings, engravings, plans and photos). Pictorial soft cover (passenger liner Fairstar of Sitmar Line). Fine. 27.4 x 21.5.
No. 4: The Pilots of Port Phillip, by Jack Millar. The Kooringa of Associated Steamships Pty. Ltd., by A. S. George. The modern story of Pecten AlbaTate (scallop), by John Tranter...
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$10

54992

PORT OF MELBOURNE QUARTERLY - Volume 16, No. 2: Melbourne. 1965. The Melbourne Harbor Trust Commissioners. Vol. 16, No. 2, April-June 1965. Edited by V.G. SWANSON & M.W.W. CLIFTON. 52 PP with b/w illustrations (drawings, engravings, plans and photos). Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 27.4 x 21.5.
No. 2: A Relic of Change (coal hulk Rona / barque Polly Woodside), by Peter Williams. Well afloat in changing times (Adelaide Steamship Company Ltd), by J. W. Mann. Lost, Stolen or Strayed, the 445-ton steamship Ferret, by Jack Millar.
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$10

54864

PORT OF MELBOURNE QUARTERLY - Volume 25, No. 4: Melbourne. 1974. The Melbourne Harbor Trust Commissioners. Vol. 25, No. 4 (October-December 1974). Edited by A.S. MAYNE & K. R. TRUEMAN. 52 PP with b/w illustrations (drawings, engravings, plans and photos). Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 27.4 x 21.5.
No. 4: People and ships in port. Tragic end of the S.S. Casino, by J. Millar.
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$10

43326
POTTER, John Deane
FIASCO: The Break-out of the German Battleships: London. 1971. Readers Union. Reprint of the 1970 original published by William Heinemann Ltd. (10), 235 PP, plus 8 pages with 14 b/w photos. FEP: track of the escape route from Brest to Germany, 12/13 February 1942. Hard cover, dj. Foxing spots on outside edges. Near fine. 22 x 13.7.
The break-out from the military port of Brest in February 1942 of the Scharnhorst, Gneisenau, and Prinz Eugen.
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$15

20905
PREGER, W.
THE HUMBLE DUTCH HERRING: Melbourne. 1944. F.W. Cheshire. 1st Imprint of 4000 copies. 62 PP with 2 head pieces, 7 tail pieces in text plus 32 bw plates. Fp: The Herring packers by Cees Bolding, 1939. Eps: Map of the North Sea. Soft cover, pict. dj. Very good. 25 x 19.
A history of Holland, her Empire and their seafaring people up to the Pacific War. Dedicated to all Dutch seafarers To you who for four long and homeless years have courted death that others might live.
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$40

20404
PRENTICE, Rina
A CELEBRATION OF THE SEA - The Decorative Art Collections of the National Maritime Museum: London. 1994. National Maritime Museum. 1st Ed. XII, 120 PP with 8 head pieces, and 105 b/w illustrations, plus 24 pages with 64 colour photos. Hard cover, gilt title on spine, dj. Fine. 28.2 x 25. 0112905315
From porcelain and gold boxes commemorating Nelson's victory at the Battle of the Nile, to furniture fashioned out of ship timbers...
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$20

53338
PRESTON, Antony
BATTLESHIPS OF WORLD WAR I - An Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Battleships of all Nations 1914-1918: New York. 1972. Galahad Books. 1st US edition. 260 PP with 1 map, b/w illust. (ship plans & profiles, photos), plus 1 large folded plate with 2 plans, recto: British battlecruiser Australia and verso: Austro-Hungarian dreadnought Viribus Unitis. Half title page: H.M.S. Colossus. Title spread: S.M.S Baden. Hard cover, dj. Foot of spine frayed. Covers and dust jacket with stains. Faint signs of water damage. Ink stains on the lower margin of most pages (not affecting text). Ex-library copy with few stamps and renewed endpapers. Good. 24.8 x 24.8. 0883653001
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$25

34147
PRESTON, Antony & BATCHELOR, John
BATTLESHIPS 1919-77: London. 1977. Phoebus. 1st Ed., in the Phoebus History of the World Wars Special series. 64 PP with b/w and colour illust. (paintings, photos, plans, profiles). Pictorial card cover. Near fine. 29.7 x 22.5.
Washington treaty. New construction programme. Rising sun...
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$10

37968
PRESTON, Diana
A FIRST RATE TRAGEDY - Captain Scott's Antarctic Expeditions: London. 1999. Constable. Reprint of the 1999 paperback edition of the 1997 original. XVI, 269 PP with 3 maps, plus 16 pages with 24 b/w illustrations. Pictorial card cover. Fine. 23.3 X 15.5. 94795304
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$20

57348
PRINCE, H. A. (editor)
SAFETY AT SEA INTERNATIONAL, containing the Nautical Institute Supplement: London. 1976. Fuel & Metallurgical Journals / The Nautical Institute. Issues 85 (April 1976) to 93 (December 1976). 9 issues for a total of 376 PP with b/w illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. Very good run of 9 issues. 29.8 x 21.
Journal devoted to the promotion of safety in the desiign, construction and operation of shipping.
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$20

37973
PROCTOR, David
MUSIC OF THE SEA: London. 1992. HMSO / National Maritime Museum. 1st Ed. X, 150 PP with b/w illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 24.5 x 18.8. 011290520X
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$15

40941
PULLAN, Robert (editor)
READER'S DIGEST GUIDE TO THE AUSTRALIAN COAST: Sydney. 1983. Reader's Digest. 1st Ed. 479 PP profusely illustrated in colour (including aerial photos & maps). Pictorial laminated boards. Near fine. 27.7 x 23.7. 0909486972
Comprehensive work with superb photography.
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$35

17726
QUARM, Roger
THE SHIP: London. 1992. Scala Publications. 1st Ed., in the Themes in Art series. 64 PP with 38 colour illustrations. Half title page: details of ships in a light breeze by Charles Brooking. Fp: The Battle of Gibraltar. Pictorial laminated boards. Fine. 23.1 x 17.6. 1857590104
Development of ship paintings from the portraits of the 17th century to the romantic images of the 19th & 20th.
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$10

49058
RAHS
ALLIANCE POLITICS AND THE 1915 DARDANELLES-GALLIPOLI CAMPAIGN (in Journal of the Royal Australian Historical Society): Sydney. 1986. Royal Australian Historical Society. Volume 71, Part 4, April 1986. 235-303 PP. Contains article by Gregory PAGET between P.268 and 285. Soft cover. Very good. 22 x 14
Entente Cordiale and the Gallipoli campaign.
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$10

50451
RAHS
CAPTAIN COOK AND BOTANY BAY - 2 parts (in Journal and Proceedings of the R.A.H.S.): Sydney. 1924 & 1925. The Royal Australian Historical Society. Volume X, Part V, 1924: Contains article by Charles H. BERTIE between P.233 and 278 with 2 maps and 4 b/w photos. Volume XI, Part I, 1925: Contains article between pages 32 and 48. Soft cover. Very good. 21 x 13.6.
Volume X, Part V: Read before the Society, July 29th, 1924. Volume XI, Part I: Comments by Sir Joseph Carruthers, Mr. Elias E. Laycock, Mr. W. A. Macdonald, and a reply by Mr. C.H. Bertie.
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$40

38481
RAHS
KARL SCHZERZER AND THE VISIT OF THE NOVARA TO SYDNEY, 1858 (in Journal of the Royal Australian Historical Society): Sydney. 1985. Royal Australian Historical Society. Volume 71, Part 3, December 1985. Contains article by John FLETCHER between P. 189 and 206. Card cover. Fine. 22.2 x 14.
Visit of the Imperial and Royal Austrian Frigate Novara (44 guns) during a scientific voyage round the world.
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$10

57536
RAHS
SEA COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE BEFORE 1860 (in Journal and Proceedings of the R. A. H. S.): Sydney. 1955. Royal Australian Historical Society. Vol. 41, Part 1- July 1955. 48 PP. Contains article by M.A. BACH between P.1 and 22 with 2 charts, plus a double folded plate with 2 charts. Soft cover. Near fine. 21.3 x 13.8.
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$15

57972
RALLIER DU BATY, Capt. Raymond
15,000 MILES IN A KETCH: Edinburgh. C. 1908. Thomas Nelson. VIII, 348 PP, plus 8 b/w plates and a correction tipped in between pages 32 & 33. Fp: Captain Raymond Rallier du Baty. Original brown cloth cover, device "Nelson - Edinburgh" in blind on front cover, gilt title and device on spine. Stamp of previous owner on endpapers and on outside edges (faint). Slight ageing of paper. A very good plus copy. 19 x 13.
An expedition in 1907 from France to Melbourne on board the J.B. Charcot with a year's stay on the Kerguelen islands for exploration and sealing. In order to finance this expedition, one of the sponsors, the British "Daily Chronicle", bought the story in 1910. It was only translated into French in 1990.
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$45

48830
RALLING, Christopher
SHACKLETON - His Antarctic Writings: London. 1983. BBC. 1st edition, with Introduction, Foreword and Selection of texts by Christopher Ralling. 263 PP with 2 maps, 58 b/w & 29 colour photos. Eps: Map of Antarctica. Hard cover, dj. Back of dust jacket with lower corner torn off, o/wise near fine. 23.5 x 16. 563200847
The three voyages and the achievements of the greatest British polar explorer.
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$15

46141
R.A.N.
H.M.A.S. MK. IV: Canberra. 1954. Royal Australian Navy / Australian War Memorial. Reprint of the 1945 original, with a foreword by Admiral Sir Louis H.K. Hamilton. 200 PP with 35 line drawings, 23 colour plates & 32 plates with b/w photos. Fp (in colour): The British Pacific Fleet returns from strike. Decorated cloth cover, dj. Few foxing spots. Very good. 28 x 22.
The last year of WWII conflict.
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$15

57274
RAN
NAVAL HISTORICAL REVIEW: 1986, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993: Sydney. 1986 to 1993. Naval Historical Society of Australia. Issues: September 1986 (New Series, Vol. 8, No. 3), December 1986, Volumes 11, 1990 & 12, 1991, April 1992 (New Series, Vol. 13, No. 1 and April 1993 (New Series, Vol. 14, No. 1). Edited by L.J. LIND, Capt. L.M. HINCHCLIFFE, John DATE & T.E. WEAVER. A total of 12 issues for 456 pages with b/w illustrations. Bound copies of the 12 issues retaining their original pictorial soft cover. Cloth cover, gilt title "Naval Historical Review 1986 - 1993" on spine. Faint foxing. Very good. 24.3 x 18.8.
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$40

30867
R.A.N.
THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY - INTERNATIONAL NAVAL REVIEW, Commemorative Programme: Sydney. 1988. Commonwealth Bank. 1st Ed. 32 PP with 1 chart of the naval review in Port Jackson (centrefold), 31 National Flags, and 83 colour photos. Pictorial card cover. Fine. 29.8 x 21.
The Naval review of 1st October 1988 commemorating the Bicentennial of Australia.
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$15

31510
RAN / ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY
AUSTRALIAN SEAPOWER - SUBMARINES: Sydney. 1998?. Topmill. 1st Ed. No.7 in the Australian Seapower Photofile series. 96 PP with 148 b/w and 24 colour photos. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 29.7 x 20.8. 1876270225
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$15

36850
RAYNER, Ranulf
THE STORY OF THE AMERICA'S CUP 1851-1995: Auckland. 1995. David Bateman. Up dated edition of the 1986 The Paintings of the America's Cup, 1851-1987, with a foreword by Peter Montgomery. 95 PP with b/w & colour illustrations, including 30 full-page colour plates by Tim Thompson. Hard cover, dj. Fine. Oblong: 29 x 37. 1869532597
A collection of paintings by Tim Thompson, depicting dramatic scenes from every challenge since 1851.
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$30

39937
REED, A. H. & A. W. (editors)
CAPTAIN COOK IN NEW ZEALAND - Extracts from the Journals of Captain James Cook giving a full account in his own words of his adventures and discoveries in New Zealand: Wellington. 1951. Reed. 1st Ed. 262 PP with 5 maps & 11 text illustrations, plus 16 pages with 27 b/w illust. & 1 large folded chart tipped in on rear endpaper. Fp: Portrait of James Cook. Cloth cover, gilt title on front cover and spine. Slight ageing of paper. Very good. 25x 16.
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$60

43974
REGAN, Geoffrey
THE GUINNESS BOOK OF MILITARY BLUNDERS: London. 1995. Guinness Publishing. 11th reprint of the 1991 original. (4), 188 PP with b/w illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 25 x 19. 851129617
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$10

53130
REID, Dr. Richard
AUSTRALIA UNDER ATTACK: Sydney and the Midget Submarines 1942: Canberra. 2007. Department of Veterans' Affairs. Revised edition, May 2007. Message by Bruce Billson, Minister for Veterans' Affairs, loosely inserted. II, 64, (2) PP with 1 map and 43 b/w photos. Pictorial soft cover. New. 21 x 21. 1920720014
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$20

57515
REID, Gordon
FROM DUSK TILL DAWN - A History of Australian Lighthouses: Melbourne. 1988. Macmillan / Department of Transport and Communications. 1st Ed. XVI, 264 PP profusely illustrated with b/w & colour photos, drawings, sketches & maps. FEP: James Barnet's plans for a classic NSW lighthouse, Smoky Cape, first lit in 1891. REP: Barnet's 1877 plan for the Barrenjoey lighthouse & quarters. Hard cover, dj. Near fine. 31 x 23.5. 033347709X
Comprehensive & beautifully presented work on the lighthouses of Australia. Book commissioned by the Federal Department of Transport & Communications as their major contribution to the Bicentenary of Australia
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$250

56164
RENARD, Gaston (compiler)
CATALOGUE OF THE F.G. COLES AUSTRALIANA COLLECTION, to be sold at Auction by Leonard Joel, July 1965: Melbourne. 1965. Gaston Renard Antiquarian Bookseller. 1st Ed. VIII, 194, (2) PP, plus 9 b/w plates including 2 photos). Fp: F. G. Coles. Soft cover. Faint foxing on outside edges. Near fine. 23.5 x 15.5.
Catalogue with Descriptive and Bibliographical Annotations. 1287 items.
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$25

21142
REYNOLDS, Lt. William
VOYAGE TO THE SOUTHERN OCEAN - The Letters of Lt. William Reynolds from the U.S. Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842: Annapolis. 1988. Naval Institute Press. 1st Ed. XXIX, (3), 325 PP with 5 maps & b/w illust. in text. Fp: Colour portrait of author. Eps: Route of the U.S. Exploring expedition on mappemonde. Hard cover, dj. Fine. 23.5 x 15.5. 0870213008
21 letters edited by Anne Hoffman Cleaver & E. Jeffrey Stahn. Introduction & epilogue by H.J. Viola. Letters addressed to his sister or his mother depicting the cruise itself, life on board, people & places visited, surveying,...
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$20

56135
RICHARDS, Rhys
SOUTHERN RIGHT WHALES: a reassessment of their former distribution and migration routes in New Zealand waters, including on the Kermadec grounds (in Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand): Wellington. 2002. Royal Society of New Zealand. Extract from Volume 32, No. 3, September 2002. 355-377 PP with 2 maps. Soft cover. Fine. 24.5 x 17.8.
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$15

57958
RICHARDS, Rhys
WHALING & SEALING AT THE CHATHAM ISLANDS: Canberra. 1982. Roebuck. 1st Ed. Publication No. 21 Roebuck Society. VIII, 89 PP plus 26 pages with 45 illust. & 5 b/w charts & 1 reprint of a Deed of Sale. FEP: Track of HMS Cornwallis. REP: The Chatham Is. Hard cover, dj. Fine. 24.8 x 17.6. 0909434123
Whaling and sealing in and around the Chatham Islands.
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$75

51365
ROBINSON, Bill
SOUTH TO THE CARIBBEAN. How to carry out the Dream of Sailing your own Boat to the Caribbean: New York. 1982. W. W. Norton. 1st Ed. 342 PP with 1 map on double page and 97 b/w photos. Hard cover, gilt title on cloth spine, dj. Foxing spots on outside edges. Very good. 24 x 16. 0393032655
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$10

50862
ROGERS, Cedric
SAILING SHIPS: London. c. 1974. Camden House Books 1st UK edition, in the Golden Highlights Library. 80 PP with 50 colour and 59 b/w illustrations. Title page: A Venetian ship of 1697 arriving in a Mediterranean port. Hard cover, illustrated front, dj (price clipped). Light foxing. Near fine. 29.5 x 21.8. 0905015053
500 years of high adventure under sail.
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$15

39595
ROSKILL, Captain S. W.
THE STRATEGY OF SEA POWER - Its development and application: London. 1962. Collins. 1st Ed. 288 PP. Cloth cover, dj (price clipped). Discreet signature of previous owner at top corner of front endpaper. Foxing spots on outside edges, o/wise near fine. 22.4 x 15.
Naval strategy from its beginnings to the present day... Based on the Lees-Knowles Lectures delivered in the University of Cambridge, 1961.
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$25

16746
ROSS, W. H. (John)
LUCKY ROSS - An R.A.N. Officer 1934-1951: Perth. 1994. Hesperian Press. 1st Ed. VIII, 280 PP with 88 b/w photos. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 21.5 x 14. 0859052036
Autobiography of his 17 years with the RAN. Voyage to UK in 1935 on board HMAS Australia, duties on the HMAS Sydney, duties and the sinking of HMAS Canberra during the Solomon Islands Campaign in 1942....
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$35

10106
ROTH, W. E.
THE QUEENSLAND ABORIGINES (in 3 Volumes): Perth. 1984. Hesperian Press. Facsimile reprint of the 1897 to 1910 originals. Volume I: (6), XVI, 199, (5) PP plus 24 plates with 1 map and 438 figures (42 in colour). Volume II: No pagination, 287 PP with 23 figures and 128 b/w plates. Volume III: No pagination, 360 PP with figures and b/w plates. Hard cover, dj. Fine. Volume I & III: 25.4 x 16. Volume II: 31.5 x 20. 0859050459
Volume I: Ethnological studies among the North-West-Central Queensland Aborigines. Volume II: Bulletins 1-8 North Queensland Ethnography. Volume III: Bulletins 9-18, North Queensland Ethnography.
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$250

56993
ROUGHLEY, T.C.
WONDERS OF THE GREAT BARRIER REEF: Sydney. 1936. Angus & Robertson. 1st Ed. XIII, (3), 282 PP, plus 35 plates with 51 colour photos & 15 plates with 30 b/w photos. Fp: Colour illust: A coral garden. FEP: Map of Australia, the Great Barrier Reef & the Capricorn & Bunker Group. Cloth cover, gilt title on spine. Lettering on spine lightly faded. Name of previous owner on half title page blocked with white liquid paper. Occasional foxing, o/wise a very good copy. 23.4 x 16.8.
The habits of, and the animal life associated with, 1250 miles of coral reef.
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$15

57122

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY - 1987 CALENDAR: Melbourne. 1986. Savage Productions. Collector's Edition: "1911-1986 Royal Australian Navy 75th Anniversary". 24 PP with 12 framable colour illustrations (paintings by Jeff Isaacs, Australian Military Artist). Stiff covers, spiral bound. Near fine. Oblong: 24.5 x 30.
Collector' edition = published in 1986, year of the 75th Anniversary of the Royal Australian
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$20

57218

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY - Explanotary Notes on the Pay and Entitlement Provisions of the Naval Pay Code: Canberra. 1960. A. J. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer. ABR 5019, July 1960. 35 PP with tables. Soft cover. Marks on the lower edge of few pages (not affecting text). Very good. 14.7 x 9.6.
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$15

57516
RUHEN, Carl
THE SEA DEVIL - The Controversial Cruise of the Nazi Emissary von Luckner to Australia and New Zealand in 1938: Sydney. 1988. Kangaroo Press. 1st ED. 136 PP with 2 facsimile of documents and 14 b/w photos. Fp: Advertisement for von Luckner's lecture in Canberra on 4 June 1938. Hard cover, dj. Small water stain at top corner of pages. Fine. 21.5 x 13.5. 0864171781
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$25

56601

RULES & REGULATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND CLASSIFICATION OF STEEL VESSELS 1862 - 1965: New York. 1965. American Bureau of Shipping. Yearly edition. (2), XXX, (2), 458 PP (one of them folded) with numerous figures and tables including 12 tables "Scantlings / Equipments" . Cloth cover, gilt device on front board, gilt title "Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels 1965" on front board and spine. Slight ageing and foxing of paper. Stamp on front endpaper, o/wise near fine. 26 x 20.
1965 rules.
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$20

56602

RULES & REGULATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND CLASSIFICATION OF STEEL VESSELS 1862 - 1966: New York. 1966. American Bureau of Shipping. Yearly edition. (2), XXX, 448 PP (one of them folded) with numerous figures and tables including 12 tables "Scantlings / Equipments" . Cloth cover, gilt device on front board, gilt title "Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels 1966" on front board and spine. A 12 pages "Supplement to Rules ... 1966", loosely inserted. Slight ageing and foxing of paper. Stamp on front endpaper, o/wise near fine. 26 x 20.
1966 rules.
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$20

56603

RULES & REGULATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND CLASSIFICATION OF STEEL VESSELS 1862 - 1967: New York. 1967. American Bureau of Shipping. Yearly edition. (2), XXX, (2), 520 PP (one of them folded) with numerous figures and tables including 12 tables "Scantlings / Equipments" . Cloth cover, gilt device on front board, gilt title "Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels 1967" on front board and spine. Slight ageing and foxing of paper. Stamp on front endpaper, o/wise near fine. 26 x 20.
1967 rules.
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$20

56604

RULES & REGULATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND CLASSIFICATION OF STEEL VESSELS 1862 - 1968: New York. 1968. American Bureau of Shipping. Yearly edition. (2), XXX, (2), 535 PP (one of them folded) with numerous figures and tables including 11 tables "Scantlings / Equipments" . Cloth cover, gilt device on front board, gilt title "Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels 1968" on front board and spine. Slight ageing and foxing of paper. Stamp on front endpaper, o/wise near fine. 26 x 20.
1968 rules.
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$20

56605

RULES & REGULATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND CLASSIFICATION OF STEEL VESSELS 1862 - 1969: New York. 1969. American Bureau of Shipping. Yearly edition. (2), XXX, (2), 537 PP (one of them folded) with numerous figures and tables including 7 tables "Scantlings / Equipments" . Cloth cover, gilt device on front board, gilt title "Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels 1969" on front board and spine. Slight ageing and foxing of paper. Near fine. 26 x 20.
1968 rules.
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$20

21922
RUSSELL, Captain A. G.
PORT LINE: London. 1985. Privately published. 1st Ed. VIII, 156 PP with 1 graph, 26 b/w photos & 4 colour photos. Title-page: Bow with crest of this Shipping Line. Hard cover, gilt title on spine, dj (slightly rubbed). Very light foxing, o/wise fine. 25.5 x 19. 0951044001
Published to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the former Commonwealth & Dominion Line which plied between the UK and the Antipodes.
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$120

16562
RUTLAND, Jonathan
THE SEA: London. 1980. Macmillan. In the Macmillan Colour Library series. 49 PP with colour illust. throughout. Title-page: Diver in a suit. Eps: Aqualung diver and fish. Pictorial laminated boards. Fine. 35.5 x 26. 333281721
The earth and the sea, exploring the sea, life in the sea, the sea and its use. For children.
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$15

57191
RYAN, Maurice & SMITH, Robert
TIME AND TIDE AGAIN: A History of Byron Bay: Lismore. 2001. Northern Rivers Press.. 1st Ed. XIV, 146 PP with b/w illustrations (maps & plans, facsimile of documents, photos). Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 29.8 x 21. 0957962207
One of the playgrounds of Australia. Port and shipping, whaling... Surfing.
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$35

57038
SAINSBURY, J. R. (editor)
WALLAROO: Adelaide. 1971. Department of Marine and Harbors, South Australia. Folded poster. Foreword by J. D. Corcoran, Minister of Marine. Recto: b/w illustrations (1 portrait and 5 photos). Verso: 2 location maps and plan : map (in colour) of Wallaroo, South Australia, 1971 (signed by J.R. Sainsbury). Poster size: 46 x 63. Folded size: 23 x 10.5.
Port, cargo handling, traffic, Port services, Port charges...
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$15

57649
SALMOND, Anne
BETWEEN WORLDS - Early Exchanges Between Maori and Europeans, 1773-1815: Auckland. 1997. Viking / Penguin Books (NZ) Ltd. 1st edition. 590 PP with many b/w illust. (charts, maps, views, portraits, paintings, photos). Hard cover, dj. Name of previous owner on title page. Fine. 26.8 x 19.2. 0670877875
Second and Third voyage of Captain Cook ... Timber voyages. Sealing. Whaling...
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$90

21148
SAVOURS, Ann (editor)
SCOTT'S LAST VOYAGE - Through the Antarctic Camera of Herbert Ponting: New York. 1975. Praeger. 1st US edition of the 1974 UK original. 160 PP with 2 maps & 119 b/w photos, plus 4 pages with 4 colour photos by Ponting. Fp: Capt. Robert Falcon Scott. Hard cover, dj. Fine. 25.5 x 19. 275526704
The camera records of the British Antarctic Expedition of 1910-1913, Scott's last expedition, daily life on board the Terra Nova...
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$25

43915
SCHREADLEY, Commander R. L.
FROM THE RIVERS TO THE SEA - The United States Navy in Vietnam: Annapolis. 1992. Naval Institute Press. 1st printing. XXII, (2), 418, (6) PP with 12 maps and 18 portraits (line drawings by Bill Thompson), plus 32 pages with 40 b/w photos. Hard cover, marbled boards, cloth spine, dj. Fine. 23.5 x 15.7. 0870217720
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$30

50557
SCHULZE, Captain Oswald
A LIFE OF ADVENTURE: Suva. 1986. Institute of Pacific Studies/USP. 1st Ed. (8), 68 PP with 2 plans (rigging & sails) and 4 sketches. Pictorial soft cover. Note at top corner of half title page. Near fine. 21 x 14.
Started sea life by joining ships registered in Danzig. Deserted at Valparaiso during the world cruise of the Prussian Navy corvette The Hertha. Whaling on the Cleone a sperm whaler of New Bedford... Sailing the South Pacific Islands.
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$25

57534
SCOTT, Lieutenant Commander C J de C. (compiler)
OCEAN PASSAGES FOR THE WORLD: London. 1987. Hydrographer of the Navy. 4th edition, NP 136. Preface by Rear-Admiral R O Morris. XII, (2), 314, (1) PP with 78 diagrams, plus 10 large folded diagrams (4 b/w and 6 colour). Eps: Map with Limits of volumes of Admiralty Sailing Directions. Cloth cover, gilt title on front cover and spine. Brief note to previous owner on verso of front endpaper, o/wise fine. 30.2 x 21.5.
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$100

57108

SEA CLASSICS - Volume 1, No.2: Canoga Park, Ca. 1968. Challenge Publications / Sea Classics. Vol 1, No. 2, September 1968. 72 PP. Edited by Robert H. GIBBONS. Contains article pages 30 to 43 with 1 colour illustration at centrefold and 18 b/w photos. Pictorial soft cover. Staples removed. Very good. 28 x 21.4.
Voyage to Eternity - The Legend of RMS Titanic. Other articles: Jutland, Battle of the Big Guns, by Jack Dean .... Seawolfes of the Mekong, by Owen Gault
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$10

57106

SEA CLASSICS - Volume 3, 1970: Canoga Park, California. 1970. Challenge Publications / Sea Classics. Vol. 3, Nos. 1 to 6 (January to November 1970). Edited by Ed. SCHNEPF & Joe MIZRAHI. 6 issues for a total of 408 pages with b/w and colour illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. Very good. Fine. 27.7 x 20.7.
No. 1: Titanic revisited, by Robert Gibbons. No. 2: Windjamming with the Coast Guard. No. 5: Flagships of the Rising Sun, by Joseph V. Mizrahi. No. 6: Titanic & the Ship of Shame ?, the unsolved mystery of the Californian Incident, by Dennis and Leslie Johnson.
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$20

57107

SEA CLASSICS - Volume 4, 1971: Canoga Park, California. 1971. Challenge Publications / Sea Classics. Vol. 4, Nos. 1 to 6 (January to November 1971). Edited by Ed. SCHNEPF, Joe MIZRAHI & Jim SCHEETZ. 6 issues for a total of 408 pages with b/w and colour illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. Very good. Fine. 27.7 x 20.7.
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$20

57133

SEA CLASSICS - Volume 6 - No. 4 - 1973: Canoga Park, Ca. 1973. Challenge Publications / Sea Classics. Vol 6, No. 4, (1973). Special Battleship Issue. Edited by Ed. SCHNEPF, Jim SCHEETZ & Roy POCKETT. 68 PP with b/w and colour illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. Staples removed. Very good. 28 x 21.4.
Showdown at Jutland, by Geo. John Geiger. The Fall of Rabaul (1914), by Charles Bogart. The Cage Mast Fleet, by Raymond Strait. Convoy to Casablanca, by Fred Everett Sollie.
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$10

50492

THE SEAGOER - An Illustrated Quarterly of the Sea, Travel and World Affairs: London. 1939. Seagoer Publishing Co. Ltd. Volume VI, No. 4, Summer 1939. Edited by Charles W. Domville-Fife. 160 PP with b/w and duotone photos. Illustrated soft cover. Very good. 20.2 x 13.5.
The fuel problem in sea power, by Admiral Wilmot Stuart Nicholson. The reefs of lost ships (Elizabeth and Middleton reefs), by Edward Samuel... New Zealand the Wonderland, by Archer Wayth...
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$20

50493

THE SEAGOER - An Illustrated Quarterly of the Sea, Travel and World Affairs: London. 1936. Seagoer Publishing Co. Ltd. Volume IV, No. 2, Winter Number 1936-37. Edited by Charles W. Domville-Fife. 176 PP with b/w and duotone photos. Illustrated soft cover. Very good. 20.2 x 13.5.
The influence of the Submarine on Naval Warfare, by Vice-Admiral Usborne... Cruise of the Daisy, by Frank T. Bullen... My worst voyage, by Captain J. G. Bissett...
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$20

57205
SEARS, Lieutenant J. S., HODGMAN, Commander J. P. & JONES, Lieutenant Commander P. D. (editors)
AUSTRALIA'S NAVY 1992-93: Canberra. 1992. AGPS. 1st Ed. 104 PP with b/w & colour photos. Pictorial soft covers. Front cover with a crease, o/wise near fine. 29.7 x 21.
RAN in Arabian Gulf & Red Sea - Future of Australian naval shipbuilding - HMAS Flinders: celebrating two decades of discovery - STS "Young Endeavour's" 1992 world cruise.
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$15

41135
SEVERY, Merle, FISHBEIN, Seymour L., PARK, Edwards (editors)
GREECE AND ROME, Builders of Our World: Washington. 1968. National Geographic Society. 1st printing. 448 PP with 16 maps and 541 illustrations (440 of them in full colour). Fp: Vase painting. FEP: Modern fresco of life in Greek and Roman times. Cloth cover, gilt device on front cover, gilt title on spine. Lacks map in rear pocket, o/wise very good. 25.8 x 18.
Chapters: Voyage in Search of Fabled Land, by Ernle Bradford. - The World of Hannibal, by Gilbert Charles-Picard.
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$20

41485
SEXTON, Rae
BEFORE THE WIND - Tracing the impact on a small community and shipping company by the shipwreck in 1888 of the Star of Greece: Adelaide. 1982. Australasian Maritime Historical Society. 1st edition numbered and signed. X, 110 PP with 1 map, 17 b/w photos and drawings. Fp: Construction plans & rigging plans of the Star of Greece. Eps: Sketches showing the total wreck of the Star of Greece. Hard cover, illustrated front. Copy No. 197 with signature of the author on verso of title page. Few foxing spots on outside edges. 21 x 13.8. 0959944834
Shipwrecked off Willunga, South Australia, on Friday the 13th of July, 1888.
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$30

57964
SEXTON, Robert
H.M.S. BUFFALO: Adelaide. 1984. Australasian Maritime Historical Society. 1st Ed. 183 PP with b/w illustrations. Fp: Sail plan of the Buffalo. Eps: The Colonizing Fleet. Cloth cover, dj. Ex library copy with stamps on endpapers and presentation plate on half title page, o/wise near fine. Oblong: 19 x 24.5. 0959131701
Account of HMS Buffalo, naval store ship and timber carrier, quarantine ship, transport and emigrant ship, ...
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$45

35677
SHEPSTONE, Harold J.
CAVALCADE OF SHIPS: London. c. 1945. The Sunshine Press. 1st Ed. 62 PP with 36 b/w, plus 16 colour plates. Cloth cover, device on front cover. Covers worn and soiled, 2 plates with small closed tear, o/wise very good. 25.8 x 20.5.
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$10

56209
SHERWOOD, Dick (editor)
OPERATIONAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS IN MARITIME WARFARE: Implications for the Western Pacific: Canberra. 1994. Strategic and Defence Studies Centre / ANU. 1st Ed. Canberra Papers on Strategy and Defence No. 105. (18), 159 PP with 38 figures. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 20.6 x 14.5. 0731520114
Papers presented at a seminar hosted by the Royal Australian Navy's Maritime Studies Program and the Australian Naval Institute.
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$35

57492
[THE SHIPBUILDER]
THE SECOND MAURETANIA 1939-65: Wellingborough. 1989. Patrick Stephens. Reproduced from the 1939 commemorative edition of "The Shipbuilder and Marine Engine-builder", "The Cunard White Star North Atlantic Twin-Screw Geared-Turbine Passenger Steamship Mauretania", with additional new material by Mark D. Warren. XVIII, (6), 112, (10) PP profusely illustrated in b/w (photos, 33 plates, plans, figures,..). Hard cover, gilt title on front cover and spine, dj. Fine. Large format: 36 x 27. 1852602333
Published to commemorate the 50th anniversity of Mauretania's maiden voyage.
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$155

56692

SHIPPING Today and Yesterday, No. 95 to No. 106 - 1998: St Leonards on Sea, Sussex, UK. 1998. HPC Publishing. Issues Nos. 95 (January 1998) to 106 (December 1998). Edited by John M. YOUNG. 12 issues for 632 PP with b/w and colour illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. Fine set. 29.8 x 21.
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$30

56693

SHIPPING Today and Yesterday, No. 107 to No. 118 - 1999: St Leonards on Sea, Sussex, UK. 1999. HPC Publishing. Issues Nos. 107 (January 1999) to 118 (December 1999). Edited by John M. YOUNG. 12 issues for 624 PP with b/w and colour illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. Fine set. 29.8 x 21.
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$30

56694

SHIPPING Today and Yesterday, No. 119 to No. 130 - 2000: St Leonards on Sea, Sussex, UK. 2000. HPC Publishing. Issues Nos. 119 (January 2000) to 130 (December 2000). Edited by John M. YOUNG. 12 issues for 624 PP with b/w and colour illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. Fine set. 29.8 x 21.
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$30

57405

SHIPS MONTHLY - Volume 1 - No. 1 - 1966: London. 1966. Endlebury Publishing Company Ltd. Vol. 1, No. 1 (January 1966). 1st issue edited by J. H. Martin. IV, 32 PP with b/w illustrations (centrefold: Sail Plan of the Kappa). Pictorial soft covers (in colour). Covers slightly rubbed. Very good. 25 x 18.5.
Last of the Connemara Hookers, by Richard J. Scott. British Destroyers by Edgar J. March. Spritsail Barges of the London River, by F. S. Cooper. Clydeside Clippers of the 1860's by David R. MacGregor.
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$15

57407

SHIPS MONTHLY - Volume 1 - No. 9 - 1966: London. 1966. Endlebury Publishing Company Ltd. Vol. 1, No. 9 (September 1966). Edited by J. H. Martin. II, 267-304 PP with b/w illustrations. Pictorial soft covers (in colour). Covers slightly rubbed. Very good. 25 x 18.5.
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$10

57408

SHIPS MONTHLY - Volume 1 - No. 11 - 1966: London. 1966. Endlebury Publishing Company Ltd. Vol. 1, No. 11 (November 1966). Edited by J. H. Martin. II, 343-380 PP with b/w illustrations. Pictorial soft covers (in colour). Covers slightly rubbed. Very good. 25 x 18.5.
The schooner Brooklands, by Richard J. Scott. Admiral Somerville opens fire on the French ships (Oran / Mers El Kebir), by R. G. Robertson...
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$10

57409

SHIPS MONTHLY - Volume 1 - No. 12 - 1966: London. 1966. Endlebury Publishing Company Ltd. Vol. 1, No. 12 (December 1966). Edited by J. H. Martin. II, 381-418 PP with b/w illustrations. Pictorial soft covers (in colour). Covers slightly rubbed. Very good. 25 x 18.5.
Christmas at Sea (December 25, 1940), by R. G. Robertson...
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$10

56676

SHIPS MONTHLY - Volume 24 - 1989: Burton-on-Trent, UK. 1989. Waterway Productions Ltd. Vol. 24, Nos. 1 (January 1989) to 12 (December 1989). Edited by Robert SHOPLAND & Keith GOSS, Keith. 12 issues for a total of 624 PP with b/w photos, and the 12 centrefold with 58 60 colour photos. Inside front cover: 12 colour photos of Ships in Colour. Inside back cover: 12 b/w photos of A-Z of the Royal Navy (Grampian to Rocket). Pictorial soft covers (in colour). Fine set. 25.6 x 20.
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$30

56677

SHIPS MONTHLY - Volume 25 - 1990: Burton-on-Trent, UK. 1990. Waterway Productions Ltd. Vol. 25, Nos. 1 (January 1990) to 12 (December 1990). Edited by Robert SHOPLAND & Keith GOSS, Keith. 12 issues for a total of 624 PP with b/w photos, and colour illustrations (2 paintings and 63 photos). Inside front cover: 11 colour photos of Ships in Colour. Inside back cover: 7 b/w photos of A-Z of the Royal Navy (Scorcher to Zephyr), then 5 b/w photos of A-Z of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service (Airspite to Engadine). Pictorial soft covers (in colour). Fine set. 25.6 x 20.
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$30

56678

SHIPS MONTHLY - Volume 26 - 1991: Burton-on-Trent, UK. 1991. Waterway Productions Ltd. Vol. 26, Nos. 1 (January 1991) to 12 (December 1991). Edited by Robert SHOPLAND & Keith GOSS, Keith. 12 issues for a total of 624 PP with b/w photos, and 94 photos in colour. Inside front cover: 8 colour photos of Ships in Colour. Inside back cover: 10 b/w photos of A-Z of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service (Fort Beauharnois to War Brahmin). Pictorial soft covers (in colour). Fine set. 25.6 x 20.
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$30

56679

SHIPS MONTHLY - Volume 27 - 1992: Burton-on-Trent, UK. 1992. Waterway Productions Ltd. Vol. 27, Nos. 1 (January 1992) to 12 (December 1992). Edited by Robert SHOPLAND & Keith GOSS, Keith. 12 issues for a total of 624 PP with b/w photos, and 136 photos in colour. Inside front cover: 11 colour photos of Ships. Inside back cover: 12 colour illustrations by Edward Paget-Tomlinson (hull, house-flag and funnels) "Shipping Company Colours" . Pictorial soft covers. Fine set. 25.6 x 20.
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$30

56680

SHIPS MONTHLY - Volume 28 - 1993: Burton-on-Trent, UK. 1993. Waterway Productions Ltd. Vol. 28, Nos. 1 (January 1993) to 12 (December 1993). Edited by Robert SHOPLAND & Keith GOSS, Keith. 12 issues for a total of 628 PP with b/w and colour photos. Inside front cover: 12 colour photos of Ships. Inside back cover: 12 colour illustrations by Edward Paget-Tomlinson (hull, house-flag and funnels) "Shipping Company Colours" . Pictorial soft covers. Fine set. 25.6 x 20.
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$30

56681

SHIPS MONTHLY - Volume 29 - 1994: Burton-on-Trent, UK. 1994. Waterway Productions Ltd. Vol. 29, Nos. 1 (January 1994) to 12 (December 1994). Edited by Robert SHOPLAND & Keith GOSS, Keith. 12 issues for a total of 624 PP with b/w and colour photos. Inside front cover: 12 colour photos of Ships. Inside back cover: 2 colour illustrations by Edward Paget-Tomlinson (hull, house-flag and funnels) "Shipping Company Colours" and 10 colour photos. Pictorial soft covers. Fine set. 25.6 x 20.
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$30

56682

SHIPS MONTHLY - Volume 30 - 1995: Burton-on-Trent, UK. 1995. Waterway Productions Ltd. Vol. 30, Nos. 1 (January 1995) to 12 (December 1995). Edited by Robert SHOPLAND & Keith GOSS, Keith. 12 issues for a total of 624 PP with b/w and colour photos. Pictorial soft covers. Fine set. 25.6 x 20.
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$30

56683

SHIPS MONTHLY - Volume 31 - 1996: Burton-on-Trent, UK. 1996. Waterway Productions Ltd. Vol. 31, Nos. 1 (January 1996) to 12 (December 1996). Edited by Robert SHOPLAND & Keith GOSS, Keith. 12 issues for a total of 624 PP with b/w and colour photos. Pictorial soft covers. Fine set. 25.6 x 20.
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$30

56685

SHIPS MONTHLY - Volume 32 - 1997: Burton-on-Trent, UK. 1997. Waterway Productions Ltd. Vol. 32, Nos. 1 (January 1997) to 12 (December 1997). Edited by Robert SHOPLAND & Keith GOSS, Keith. 12 issues for a total of 624 PP with b/w and colour photos. Pictorial soft covers. Fine set. 25.6 x 20.
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$30

56686

SHIPS MONTHLY - Volume 33 - 1998: Burton-on-Trent, UK. 1998. Waterway Productions Ltd. Vol. 33, Nos. 1 (January 1998) to 12 (December 1998). Edited by Robert SHOPLAND & Keith GOSS, Keith. 12 issues for a total of 624 PP with b/w and colour photos. Pictorial soft covers. Fine set. 25.6 x 20.
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$30

56687

SHIPS MONTHLY - Volume 34 - 1999: Burton-on-Trent, UK. 1999. Waterway Productions Ltd. Vol. 34, Nos. 1 (January 1999) to 12 (December 1999). Edited by Robert SHOPLAND & Iain WAKEFIELD. 12 issues for a total of 624 PP with b/w and colour photos. Pictorial soft covers. Fine set. 25.6 x 20.
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$30

56722

SHIPS MONTHLY - Volume 35 - 2000: Burton-on-Trent, UK. 2000. IPC Country & Leisure Media Ltd. Vol. 35, Nos. 1 (January 2000) to 12 (December 2000). Edited by Robert SHOPLAND & Iain WAKEFIELD. 12 issues for a total of 624 PP with b/w and colour photos. Pictorial soft covers. Fine set. 25.6 x 20.
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$30

56921
SHIRAI, Shohei
THE STORY OF PEARLS: Tokyo. 1970. Japan Publicatioons, Inc. 1st printing, May 1970. 132 PP with 62 b/w nd 63 colour photos. Cloth cover, dj. Fine. 26.5 x 19
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$30

19406
SIGMOND, J. P. & ZUIDERBAAN, L. H.
DUTCH DISCOVERIES OF AUSTRALIA - Shipwrecks, Treasures and Early Voyages off the West Coast: Adelaide. 1979. Rigby. 1st English edition of the 1976 original Dutch title Nederlanders Ontdekken Australie. 176 PP with b/w illust. Fp: Chart of the Pacific by Hessel Gerritsz. Hard cover, dj. Note on front endpaper. Faint foxing on outside edges, o/wise near fine. 25.5 x 18. 727008005
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$40

56594
SILVESTER, Bill
THE DOWN-UNDER S.C.U.B.A. DIVER: Melbourne. 1979. Ian McNiel. 5th edition of February 1979. Introduction by David Perry and Bill Silvester. 160 PP with figures (diagrams, drawings and b/w photos). Pictorial soft cover. Very good. 21.5 x 13.7. 0909853703
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$10

57399
SIM, Norma
THE SIXTY MILER: William and Sarah's story: Sydney. 2008. Pier 9 / Murdoch Books. Reprint of the limited edition of 2005. Foreword by David Nutley. 288 PP with 1 map on double page, 6 b/w photos and 20 headpieces. Pictorial soft cover. New. 19.7 x 13. 9781741962239
Small colliers plying the 64 nautical miles between Nobby's Light at Newcastle and North Head, Sydney. Wreck of the Birchgrove Park in 1956. List of 190 of the "Sixty Milers".
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$45

12399
SIMPSON, Colin
BLUE AFRICA - Travel in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Tanzania plus the Indian Ocean islands of Mauritius, Madagascar, Réunion and the Seychelles: Sydney. 1981. Horwitz. 1st Ed. (5), 264 PP with b/w illust., maps & 28 pages with 85 colour photos. Cloth cover, dj. Occasional foxing spots. Very good. 24.7 x 16. 0725511257
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$25

30290
SINCLAIR, Keith V.
LAPLACE IN NEW ZEALAND, 1831: Waikanae, NZ. 1998. Heritage Press. 1st edition with a foreword by John Dunmore. Translated with Introduction and Notes by Keith V. Sinclair. 155 PP with 11 b/w plates, notes, bibliography & index. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 21 x 15. 0908708459
The French expedition led by Captain Laplace on the Corvette Favorite during his circumnavigation.
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$25

52523
SKINNER, L. E.
THE SEARCH FOR THE SEA BELLE CASTAWAYS ON FRASER ISLAND (in Queensland Heritage): Brisbane. 1974. Oxley Memorial Library / Library Board of Queensland. Volume 2, No. 10, May 1974 issue: 3-14 PP with 1 map, 3 drawings. Soft cover. Fine. 30.2 x 24.8.
Sailed 2 April 1857 from Gladstone to Sydney, then disappeared. Rescue of 2 girls by crew of the schooner Coquette, 3rd October 1859.
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$15

32078
SKOTTOWE, Thomas
THE SKOTTOWE MANUSCRIPT - Thomas Skottowe's Select Specimens from Nature of the Birds Animals &c. &c. of New South Wales (in two volumes): Sydney. 1988. David Ell / Hordern House. 1st published from the original manuscript, in a limited edition of 550 numbered copies. Edited with an introductory essay by Tim Bonyhady, and with a foreword by Sir David Attenborough. Facsimile volume: No pagination, 110 PP with 29 plates in colour. FP: Natives of New South Wales. Title page: Aboriginal family group at camp. Bookplate of David Scott Mitchell. Commentary volume: 78 PP with 35 b/w illustrations. Cloth cover, gilt title on spine and title on a vignette on front covers. Cloth cover slipcase. Fine. 30.7 x 19.3. 0908197837
Observations on the flora, the fauna as well as the Aboriginal by a Lieutenant of the 73rd (Highland) Regiment of Foot based in Newcastle, with accompanying illustrations by Richard Browne, a convict. 13 plates with 21 birds, 4 plates with 13 fishes, 1 plate with 5 reptiles, 2 plates with 14 butterflies, 1 plate with 25 insects...
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$175

18349
SLACK, K., KEARNS, D. & Al. (editors)
FORCE NINE AND MORE: Sydney. 1969. Murray. 1st Ed. 168 PP with b/w photos. Ep: Mappe Monde with Eoles. Hard cover, dj. Foxing, o/wise very good. 25 x 19.
High winds, wild seas, 18 stories by young Australians who fought them...& survived. Cape Horn, Heard Island, Papeete, Hobart.
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$15

18236
SMITH, Graham
KING'S CUTTERS - The Revenue Service and the War against Smuggling: London. 1983. Conway. 1st Ed. 190 PP with b/w illust. (paintings, photos, plans,...). Hard cover, dj (price clipped). Foxing spots on outside edges. Fine. 24.5 x 19. 0851772919
The struggle against the law-breakers, the politicians, the Navy... Evolution of type of contraband and development of the vessels from small wooden boats to the fast craft of today.
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$25

20914
SMYTH, Dacre
HISTORIC SHIPS OF AUSTRALIA - A Third Book of Paintings, Poetry and Prose: Melbourne. 1982. Author. 1st Ed. Foreword by Admiral Lionel Lockwood. 139 PP comprising 82 col. paintings. Eps: Location map of historic Australian ships. Hard cover, dj. Fine. Signed on title page by the author. 20.8 x 22. 0959519831
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$25

16100
SOMNER, Graeme
BEN LINE, Fleet List and Short History, plus Supplement: London. 1980, 1985. World Ship Society. Fleet List: 120 PP with b/w photos. Fp: Benavon & City of Edinburgh at Southampton. Supplement of April 1985: 12 PP with 9 b/w photos. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 21.5 x 15. 0905617118
Fleet list and short history plus separate supplement of 1985.
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$20

57483
SOMNER, Graeme
FROM 70 NORTH TO 70 SOUTH - A History of the Christian Salvesen Fleet: Edinburgh. 1984. Christian Salvesen Ltd. 1st Ed. 142 PP with 148 b/w photos. Pictorial soft cover. Errata page loosely inserted. Fine. 21.5 x 15. 095091990X
Details of the ship of the "Salvesen of Leith", owned since 1879. Mediterranean and deep sea trade, Norwegian fleet: 70 N., whaling fleet in Antarctic based at Leith, South Georgia: 70 S.
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$50

20987
SOMNER, Graeme
GEORGE GIBSON & COMPANY: Kendal, UK. 1988. W.S.S. 1st Ed. 80 PP with 60 bw photos. Fp: Ronan (I), sailing out of Leith about the year 1900. Pict. card cover. Fine. 21 x 14.8. 0905617460
A subsidiary of the Anchor Line Ltd.: History & Fleet list.
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$15

57213

SOUVENIR OF THE VISIT OF THE AMERICAN FLEET TO AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 1908: Melbourne. 1908. Osboldstone & Co. 3rd Ed. No pagination, 32 PP with 96 b/w photos (7 of ships, 75 portraits...). Inside front cover: The Visit of the American Squadron to Australia, by C. L. Butchers. Inside back cover: "Programme of Events - Melbourne". Pictorial soft cover. Covers lighly soiled. Spine reinforced. Occasional foxing. Very good. Oblong: 19 x 25.3.
Call of the Great White Fleet in Melbourne: 29th August to 5th September 1908.
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$125

18433
SPECTRE, Peter H. & LARKIN, David
A GOODLY SHIP - The building of the Susan Constant: Boston. 1992. Houghton Mifflin. 1st Ed. 96 PP with 1 headpiece, and col. photos throughout. Half title and title spread: Views of the wooden model of the Susan Constant. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 30.4 x 21.8. 039557322X
The story of the ship that brought the settlers to Jamestown, Virginia. Revisiting history and the art of wooden shipbuilding.
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$20

57004
SPROD, Dan
LEICHHARDT'S EXPEDITIONERS: in the Australian wilderness, 1844-1845: Hobart. 2006. Blubber Head Press. 1st edition limited to 750. X, 138 PP with 1 b/w illustration, plus 8 pages with 13 b/w illustrations and 1 folded map in pocket at rear of book. Fp: Dr. Leichhardt: the traveller in Australia. Eps. Hard cover, gilt title on spine, dj. Fine. 25.2 x 18. 0908528337
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$50

57002
SPROD, Dan
PROUD INTREPID HEART: Leichhardt's First Attempt to the Swan River 1846-1847: Hobart. 1989. Blubber Head Press. 1st edition limited to 600 copies, numbered and signed by the author (No. 406). XX, 335 PP with 8 maps, 1 colour and 39 b/w illustrations, plus 16 pages with 31 b/w photos. Half title page: Zamia Creek. Fp (in colour): Australia. Taking away a draft of young cattle. Eps: Rocky Hill near At Camp. Cloth cover, gilt device on front cover, gilt title on spine, dj. Fine. 25.2 x 19. 0908528191
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$75

57856
SPROD, Dan (editor)
VAN DIEMEN'S LAND REVEALED: Flinders and Bass and their circumnavigation of the Island in the colonial sloop Norfolk 1798-1799: Hobart. 2009. Blubber Head Press. 1st edition limited to 750 copies. IX, 228, (1) PP, plus 12 pages with 22 b/w plates and 3 folded charts contained in a pocket pasted down on rear endpaper. Fp: Chart of Bass's Strait with portraits of Matthew Flinders and George Bass. Casebound, cloth cover, gilt device on front board and gilt title on spine, dj. New. 28 x 18.5. 9780908528356
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$80

50080
STAMMERS, Michael K.
THE PASSAGE MAKERS: Brighton, Sussex. 1978. Teredo Books. 1st Ed. XX, 508 PP with b/w & colour illust. Fp: Making a passage. FEP: The meeting of the Vision and the Schomberg near the line. REP: Plan of the Liverpool and Birkenhead Dock Estate. Cloth cover, gilt decorations on front cover, gilt title on spine, dj. Spine of dust jacket lightly sunned. Signed by the author on half title page. Few small stains on front outside edge, o/wise near fine. 25 x 19. 090366206X
Sub-title: The history of the Black Ball Line of Australian Packets, 1852-1871; of the men who founded the Company and guided its fortunes; of their ships and captains, some of whom were amongst the most famous in the annals of Maritime History and many of which have received little notice, of the emigrants both in the days of the Gold Rush and afterwards, and of the other ventures of this outstanding Shipping Company, together with the background to its operation.
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$150

42078
STANIFORTH, Mark & HYDE, Michael (editors)
MARITIME ARCHAEOLOGY IN AUSTRALIA: A READER: Blackwood, South Australia. 2001. Southern Archaeology / Wallowa Mallee Research Books. 1st Ed. X, 337 PP with b/w illustrations (drawings, maps, photos, sketch plans...). Pictorial soft cover. New. 28.3 x 19. 1876675543
Collection of 45 papers, providing an overview of the state of Maritime Archaeology in Australia. Artefacts studies. Thematic studies... Underwater archaeology. Underwater cultural heritage management...
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$45

48633
STENMARK, Marea
SIR DAVID MARTIN, A Man of Courage and Dedication: Sydney. 1996. Simon & Schuster. 1st Ed., foreword by Sir Ninian Stephen. XIV, 178 PP with headpieces (Coat of Arms: Sans Tache) and 6 b/w illustrations, plus 16 pages with 31 b/w photos. Hard cover, dj. Half title page with dedicatory note signed by the author and the signatures of John Howard (Prime Minister of Australia) and Susie Martin (Lady Martin). Slight ageing of paper around outside edges. Top of cover bumped, o/wise near fine. 24 x 16. 731805607
Joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1947, Admiral, then Governor of New South Wales.
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$50

57053
STEVENS, Captain R. T.
THE A. B. C. MARINERS' GUIDE, Containing Complete Information relative to the Mercantile & Maritime Laws & Customs: London. c. 1880. Field & Tuer. 1st Ed. (4), IV, 297, (3) PP with tables. Cloth cover, gilt title on front cover an spine. Corners of covers worn. Spine worn at top and bottom and with hinges partly split. Ageing of paper. Very good. 22 x 14.5.
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$100

30384
STEVENS, David (editor)
MARITIME POWER IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY: The Australian Experience: Sydney. 1998. Allen & Unwin. 1st Ed. XXI, 329 PP with 1 figure, 7 maps and 39 b/w photos. P. 276 to 290: Chronology of Australasian maritime operations 1901-97. Hard cover, dj. Fine. 22.3 x 14.5. 0186448736
17 papers in an expanded and enhanced form, presented at a conference in Canberra, July 1997. Australasia and Germany before 1914 - HMAS Adelaide and the punitive expedition to Malaita in 1927 - HMAS Adelaide in Nouméa in 1940 ...
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$35

37287
STEWART, I. G.
LIBERTY SHIPS IN PEACETIME, and Their Contribution to World Shipping History: Rockingham Beach, W.A. 1997. Ian Stewart Marine Publications. Reprint of the 1992 edition (limited). (4), 322 PP profusely illustrated with 3 pages of plans, 9 colour and hundreds of b/w photos. Fp: Pacific Nomad. Laminated pictorial boards. Small stain on outside lower edge. Fine. 30 x 21.5. 0646059874
The standard tramp vessel designed to last a few months & its contribution to the Allied Forces' war effort.
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$80

32523
STONE, Carolyn R. & TYSON, Pamela
OLD HOBART TOWN AND ENVIRONS 1802-1855: Melbourne. 1978. Pioneer Design Studio. 1st Ed. VI, 7-208 PP with 129 b/w and colour plates. FEP: Map of Sullivans Cove. REP: Map of Hobart Town. Cloth cover, illustration pasted down on front cover, gilt title on front cover and spine. Near fine. 30.5 x 24.5. 0909674086
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$90

34722
STORY, Dana A.
GROWING UP IN A SHIPYARD - Reminiscences of a Shipbuilding Life in Essex, Massachusetts: Mystic, Connecticut. 1991. Mystic Seaport Museum / The Essex Shipbuilding Museum. 1st Ed. XVIII, 139 PP, plus 32 pages with 35 photos. Fp: Raising a frame of Famiglia II, 1946. Pictorial card cover. Signed by the author on half title page. Fine. 23 x 15.2. 0913372579
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$40

57653
SWINDELLS, Norman / HORTON, Clive
SEA LINES - Passenger Ship Enthusiast Association, Issue No. 11 / GFRQ - The S.S. Uganda Society, Issue No. 16 - Spring/Summer 1990: Cheam, Surrey / Launceston, Cornwall. 1990. Sea Lines / GFRQ Sea Lines issue No. 11 / GFRQ issue No. 16. 36 PP with b/w illustrations (cartoon and 14 photos). Pictorial (SS Uganda homeward bound up the English Channel) soft cover. Fine. 21 x 15.
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$10

57654
SWINDELLS, Norman / HORTON, Clive
SEA LINES - Passenger Ship Enthusiast Association, Issue No. 12 / GFRQ - The S.S. Uganda Society, Issue No. 17 - Autumn 1990: Coulsdon, Surrey / Launceston, Cornwall. 1990. Sea Lines - PSEA / GFRQ Sea Lines issue No. 12 / GFRQ issue No. 17. 36 PP with b/w illustrations (cartoon and 14 photos). Pictorial (MV Doulos at anchor) soft cover. Fine. 21 x 15.
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$10

57655
SWINDELLS, Norman / HORTON, Clive
SEA LINES - Passenger Ship Enthusiast Association, Issue No. 23 / GFRQ - The S.S. Uganda Society - Spring 1992: North Watford, Herts / Wickford, Essex. 1992. PSEA / GFRQ Sea Lines / GFRQ issue No. 23. 40 PP with 23 b/w illustrations (paintings and photos). Pictorial (P & O's new Cruise Ship) soft cover. Fine. 21 x 15.
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$10

57215

SYDNEY WELCOMES THE ARMADA (in The Sydney Mail): Sydney. 1908. The Sydney Mail, New South Wales Advertiser.. No. 2442 - Vol. LXXXVI, Wednesday, August 26, 1908. 521- 588 pages with b/w illustrations, period advertisements and 13 b/w photos in "American Fleet Issue Number Two" (pages 545 to 561). Pictorial stapled wrappers are chipped and lighly soiled. Occasional foxing. Very good. Large format: 44.5 x 30.5.
Call of the Great White Fleet in Sydney: 20 to 27 August 1908.
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$50

15864
SYSE, J. P., HOWELLS, Astri & CROWDY, Michael
WILH. WILHELMSEN 1861-1977 - A Brief History and a Fleet List: Kendal, UK. 1978. World Ship Society. 1st Ed. 144 PP with b/w photos throughout. FEP: Wilh. Wilhelmsen Head Office (in colour). REP: Oil drilling rig Treasure Seeker (in colour). Pictorial card cover. Faint foxing. Near fine. 21.5 x 14. 0905617053
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$15

30514
TAFFRAIL - Captain Taprell Dorling
BLUE STAR LINE AT WAR, 1939-1945: London. 1973. W. Foulsham & Co. Ltd. Reprint of the 1948 original. 159, XIII PP, 6 b/w plates with 3 portraits, 1 map and 3 b/w photos, and one folded map (in colour) at back. Half-title page: House flag of the Blue Star Line. Hard cover, dj. Fine. 22.3 x 14.5. 057200849X
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$65

56504
TAPSON, Winifred
TIMBER AND TIDES. The Story of Knysma and Plettenberg Bay: Johannesburg. 1963. General Litho Ltd. Revised and enlarged edition of the 1961 original. XVI, 192 PP with 1 map and 14 headpieces, plus 18 b/w plates. Inside dust jacket: Genealogy tree of George Rex. Decorated hard cover, dj. Near fine. 21.7 x 14.2.
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$20

37790
TAYLOR, John M.
CONFEDERATE RAIDER - RAPHAEL SEMMES OF THE ALABAMA: Washington. 1994. Brassey's. 1st Ed. XII, (2), 317, (3) PP, plus 8 pages with 14 b/w illustrations. Hard cover, cloth spine, dj. Foxing spots on outside edges. Fine. 24.2 x 16. 028810864
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$25

35211
TELLER, Walter
FIVE SEA CAPTAINS: Amasa Delano - Edmund Fanning - Richard Cleveland - George Coggeshall - Joshua Slocum: New York. 1960. Atheneum. 1st Ed. XII, 432, (2) PP, plus 10 pages with 20 b/w illust. Cloth cover, title in blind on front cover and gilt on spine, dj (price clipped). Small chips to the dust jacket. Near fine. 24.4 x 15.5.
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$25

53235
THOMPSON, Anne-Gabrielle
TURMOIL - TRAGEDY TO TRIUMPH: THE STORY OF NEW ITALY: Stanthorpe, Qld. 1980. Author / ICP. 1st Ed., with a foreword by Doug. Anthony. No pagination, 56 PP with 1 map and 15 b/w photos. Pictorial soft cover, staples. Staples slightly rusty, o/wise near fine. 19.8 x 12.9. 0867740000
From the Kingdom of New France (carved in New Guinea by Marquis de Rays) to the northern part of New South Wales.
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$25

16461
THOMSON, Keith Stewart
LIVING FOSSIL, The Story of the Coelacanth: London. 1991. Hutchinson Radius. 1st Ed. 252 PP with 46 figures (graphs, line drawings, photos) in text. Hard cover, dj. Fine. 21.5 x 14.5. 0091751152
First trawled by Capt. Goosen of the Nerine and studied by Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer in 1938. Search off the Comoros Archipelago. Studies & results.
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$20

33612
TIBBALLS, Geoff
THE TITANIC - The Extraordinary Story of the Unsinkable Ship: London. 1997. Carlton Books. 1st Ed. 128 PP with b/w and colour illust. Pictorial laminated boards, dj. Fine. 28.7 x 23.6. 1858682916
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$15

44748
TOGHILL, Jeff E.
JEFF TOGHILL'S BOOK OF HOLIDAY CRUISING: Sydney. 1980. Reed. 1st Ed. 184 PP with 6 maps, drawings and 78 b/w photos, plus 24 pages with 40 colour photos. Hard cover, dj. Foxing spots on outside edges. Near fine. 25.3 x 18.8. 0589502611
Planning and preparing the cruise, Cruising safely and weather... Six favourite Australian cruising waterways: Gippsland Lakes, Hawkesbury River, Whitsunday Passage, South and North Coast of NSW, Lord Howe Island.
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$15

34483
TOMLINSON, H. M. (editor)
GREAT SEA STORIES OF THE WORLD: London. 1991. Chancellor Press. Reprint of the 1930 original. 896 PP. Laminated pictorial boards. Fine. 21.6 x 15.3. 1851520872
An anthology of 108 sea stories by famous authors: Defoe, Dumas, Melville, Conrad...
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$10

52390
TOPHAM, Gwyn
OVERBOARD: The Stories Cruise Lines don't want Told: Sydney. 2006. Random House. 1st Ed. XIV, 226 PP. Pictorial soft cover. New. 23.3 x 15.3. 1741665159
Chapter 1: The missing... Chapter 5: Down Under and Dirty. Chapter 6: Fairstar the F...ship...
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$30

35478
TRACEY, Michael P. & FORMAN, Amanda (editors)
SERVING THE WORLD: The Australian Defence Force Overseas (in Defence Update): Canberra. 1993. Defence Public Relations. No. 7, December 1993. 44 PP with 1 map, b/w & colour photos. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 29.7 x 21.
Australian Defence Force peacekeeping activities in the year 1993. RAN in Somalia. Maritime Interception Force in the Red Sea...
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$10

56647
TRAUNG, Jan-Olof (editor)
FISHING BOATS OF THE WORLD: 2: London. 1960. Fishing News. 1st Ed. 781, (3), XLVIII (advertissements) PP with tables, graphs, maps, drawings & b/w photos in text. Cloth cover. Covers water damaged and worn with hinges split. Signs of water damage on front endpaper and the first 40 leaves (obvious on only the first 20 leaves), without any damage to the text or illustrations. Copy complete but in need of rebacking. Good working copy. 28.5 x 22.
Part I - Tactics, Part II - Construction, Part III - Sea Behaviour, Part IV - Productivity. A most comprehensive work.
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$25

16762
TREASE, Geoffrey
SAMUEL PEPYS AND HIS WORLD: London. 1975. Book Club Assoc. Reprint of the 1972 Thames & Hudson original. 128 PP with 147 b/w illustrations. Fp: Portrait of Samuel Pepys. Hard cover, dj. Very good. 23.8 x 18.5.
First-class administrator and one of the makers of the Royal Navy.
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$15

57637
TURNER, Ann
HISTORICAL DICTIONARY OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA: Metuchen, N.J. 1994. The Scarecrow Press. 1st Ed. No. 4 in the Oceanian Historical Dictionaries series. Foreword by Jon Woronoff. XXVIII, 334, (1) PP with 3 maps. Cloth cover, gilt title on black vignette on front cover and spine. Name of previous owner on title page, o/wise fine. 22.2 x 14. 081082874X
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$70

10716
TURPIN, Eric
BASKET WORK HARBOUR, The Story of the Kowie: Capetown. 1983. Howard Timmins. 2nd impression of the 1964 original. (6), 143 PP with 1 plan, plus 12 pages with 25 b/w illustrations. Eps: Plan of Port Alfred Harbour. Hard cover, decorated front, dj. Fine. 24.5 x 18.7. 0869782444
History of a little known port (Port Alfred) near East London on the South coast of South Africa.
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$35

16791
TYE, Lt. Lawrence
1991 COMMEMORATION - THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ROYAL NEW ZEALAND NAVY: Tauranga. 1991. Bruce Mountain. Official Souvenir Magazine. 116 PP with b/w & colour illustrations, and advertisments. Pictorial card cover. Fine. 28 x 21.2.
Brief history: HMNZN dockyard - women of the RNZ Naval Service - hydrography - naval training.
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$15

57499
US NAVY
THE UNITED STATES NAVY - KEEPING THE PEACE: Washington. 1966. U.S. Government Printing Office / Naval History Division. 1st Ed. 48 PP with 6 facsimiles of documents and 56 b/w illustrations (13 engravings and paintings, 43 photos). Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 24.8 x 17.
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$15

57501
V. LUCKNER, Graf Felix
SEETEUFEL - Abenteuer aus meinem Leben: Leipzig. 1926. R. F. Koehler. Reprint of the 1921 original. (8), 318, (2 publications) PP with 1 plan of the atoll of Mopelia, 2 plans of the "Seeadler", 7 cartoons and 123 b/w photos, plus 1 large folded map at rear of book. Fp: portrait of Von Luckner. Hard cover, illustrated front cover (Seeadler under sail). Front cover slightly rubbed. Address of previous owner on preliminary page. Dated (1927) and signed by the author on front endpaper. Signed b/w photograph of Von Luckner and his wife. German text in Gothic script. Near fine. Scarce. 22.2 x 15.
Von Luckner, early life, life at sea on windjammers, cruise of the "Seeadler" (Sea Eagle), Prisoner of war in New Zealand...
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$150

21002
VALENTIN, F.
VOYAGES AND ADVENTURES OF LA PEROUSE: Honolulu, Hawaii. 1969. Friends of The Library of Hawaii. 1st US Ed. translated by Julius S. Gassner from the 14th French edition published at Tours in 1875. XXI, 161 PP with 1 map on double page, 16 head pieces, and 16 b/w illust. Decorated cloth cover, dj. Fine. 25.5 x 18.2. 087022445X
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$55

36310
Van der LINDEN, Rev. Peter J. (editor)
GREAT LAKES SHIPS WE REMEMBER II: Cleveland, Ohio. 1991. Freshwater Press, Inc. / Marine Historical Society of Detroit. 2nd printing of the 1984 original. (8), 426, (12 Index) PP with b/w photos. Cloth cover, gilt title on spine, dj. Fine. 28.5 x 22. 0912514256
From the Ace built 1919 at Lorain, Ohio, to the Wyandotte built in 1907 at Ecorse, Michigan.
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$30

57003
VAN SOMMERS, Tess
SYDNEY SKETCHBOOK: Adelaide. 1981. Rigby. Revised edition of the 1965 original. 56 PP with 26 sketches by Unk White. Eps: plan of the city. Hard cover, dj. Faint foxing on outside edges. Fine. 22.4 x 14.5. 0851795285
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$15

47265
VAUGHAN, Norman D. & MURPHEY, Cecil B.
WITH BYRD AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WORLD. The South Pole Expedition of 1928-1930: Harrisburg, Pa. 1990. Stackpole Books. 1st edition. X, 197 PP with 1 b/w photo, 1 plan and 2 maps, plus 16 pages with 34 b/w photos. Hard cover, cloth spine, dj. Fine. 23.5 x 15.7. 0811719049
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$25

57597
VEIT, Walter (editor)
CAPTAIN JAMES COOK: Image and Impact. South Seas Discoveries and the World of Letters: Melbourne. 1972. Hawthorn. 1st Ed. (6), 137 PP. Hard cover, dj (price clipped). Dust jacket with chips and repaired tears, o/wise near fine. 22.2 x 14. 725600535
Series of chapters by different authors: "Captain Cook and Comparative Literature", by Walter Veit. "Bougainville and Cook", by Jack K. Dowling. "The Explorer and the Philosopher", by John Dunmore. "Sir Joseph Banks, Queen Oberea and the Satirists", by Colin Roderick, "Captain James Cook and the Early Romantic Imagination", by Alan Frost,...
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$25

13841
VICTOR, Paul-Emile
MAN AND THE CONQUEST OF THE POLES: London. 1964. Hamish Hamilton. 1st English edition of the 1962 French original L'Homme à la conquête des Pôles, and translated by Scott Sullivan. VIII, 306 PP plus 28 full-page b/w plates. FEP: The North Polar Regions. REP: Antarctica. Hard cover, dj (price-clipped). Dust jacket lightly soiled. Light foxing. Bookplate of previous owner on half title page. Very good. 23.8 x 15.8.
Polar exploration, from the exploits of the ancient Greeks to the voyages of today's nuclear submarines, by the famous French explorer who, at the time of writing, had spent more than 14 years in the Arctic & Antarctic.
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$15

18681
VILLIERS, Alan
THE ALICE IN AUSTRALIA'S WONDERLAND (in National Geographic Magazine): Washington. 1966. N.G.S. Volume 129, No 2, February 1966. Contains article between P. 230 and 257 with 2 maps and 31 colour photos. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 25.4 x 17.5.
Alice Springs, Northern Territory of Australia.
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$10

18679
VILLIERS, Alan
SCOTLAND FROM HER LOVELY LOCHS AND SEAS (in National Geographic Magazine): Washington. 1961. N.G.S. Volume 119, No.4, April 1961. Contains article between pages 492 and 541 with 2 maps & 48 colour photos by Robert F. Sisson. Very good. 25.4 x 17.4.
Voyage on the yacht Cristoden through the lochs of Scotland and the outer Hebrides Islands.
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$15

30391
VILLIERS, Alan
THE SET OF THE SAILS, The Story of a Cape Horn Seaman: Melbourne. 1995. Ibex. Reprint of the 1949 original. 247 PP with 1 map, plus 12 pages with 17 b/w photos by the author. FEP: The voyages of the Grace Harwar, the Parma, the Joseph Conrad, and the Arab Dhows. REP: The voyages of the Rothesay Bay, the Bellands, the Lawhill and the Herzogin Cecilie. Hard cover, dj. Fine. 22.2 x 14. 1875689036
The autobiography of a Cape Horn seaman in the last days of sail.
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$30

18660
VILLIERS, Alan
SHIPS THROUGH THE AGES: A Saga of the Sea [in National Geographic]: Washington. 1963. N.G.S. Volume 123, No. 4, April 1963. Contains article between pages 494 and 545 with 22 b/w and 32 colour illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. Very good. 25.4 x 17.5.
Evolution of the ship: from drifting log to nuclear powered freighter. From tribal cataraman to transatlantic liners and 100,000 tons tankers.
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$15

51366
WALKER, Ian
TALL SHIPS AND CANNIBALS. The Story of Captain Richard Copping of Hobart Town: Hobart. 2005. Navarine Publishing. 1st edition limited to 1000 copies. Publication No. 60 in the Roebuck Societies series. VIII, 152 PP with 42 b/w illustrations. FEP: Map of the Northern & Southern Hemispheres. REP: Map of Oceania. Pictorial laminated boards, dj. New. 097513311X
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$30

57960
WALLACE-CARTER, Evelyn
FOR THEY WERE FISHERS, The history of fishing industry in South Australia: Adelaide. 1987. Amphitrite Publishing House. 1st Ed. (VIII), 408 PP with 1 map, 2 text drawings & 275 b/w photos. Eps: Port Adelaide looking north along Commercial Road. Laminated pictorial boards. Corners of covers lightly rubbed, o/wise a fine copy. Rare. 25.2 x 17.6. 0959008756
Oyster, crayfish, sharks, king prawns...
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$175

20418
WALSH, Dorothy (Editor)
THE ADMIRAL'S WIFE, Mrs. Phillip Parker King: A Selection of Letters 1817-56: Melbourne. 1967. Hawthorn Press. 1st Ed. (XII), 147 PP plus 12 pages with 16 b/w illust. Fp: Miniature of Mrs. Phillip Parker King, née Harriet Lethbridge. FEP: Genealogical tree The King Pedigree. REP: The Lethbridge Pedigree - Launceston Branch. Cloth cover, gilt title on spine & front cover, dj. (price clipped). Fine. 24.8 x 17.5.
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$50

41488
WARD, Captain T. G. S.
THE CALIFORNIA, NEW ZEALAND, AND AUSTRALIAN MAIL LINE OF STEAM PACKETS 1870-1871: Auckland. 2000. The Postal History Society of New Zealand. 1st Ed., P.H.S.N.Z. handbook No. 51. 34, (2 blank) PP with 1 facsimile of sailing notice, 1 map and 8 b/w illustrations (photocopy quality). Soft covers, illustrated front, clear plastic, spiral bound. 29.8 x 21. 0908588615
Line which operated with Australian steamships between Sydney and San Francisco, via Auckland, Fiji and Honolulu.
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$20

38243
WARD, John
SHIPS OF WORLD WAR II: London. 2000. Brown Partworks. 1st Ed. 96 PP with over 90 b/w photographs. Pictorial laminated boards, dj. Fine. 28.7 x 22.3. 1840440686
Main warships. Design, development and service history for each ship.
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$15

38573
WARNER, Philip
THE ZEEBRUGGE RAID: London. 1978. William Kimber. 1st Ed. 238 PP, plus 16 pages with 34 b/w illustrations. Hard cover, gilt title on spine, dj (price clipped and a small tear). Faint foxing on outside edges. Near fine. 21.7 x 14. 0718300564
Blocking the base used by German U-Boats, by the Captain of HMS Vindictive who gained the Victoria Cross for the exploit.
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$30

57185

WARSHIP - A Quarterly Journal of Warship History - No. 8: London. 1978. Conway. Issue No. 8, October 1978. Edited by Antony PRESTON. Pages 217 to 288 with tables, maps & plans, and 53 b/w photos. Pictoral soft cover. Fine. 24 x 18.5. 0851771432
The K class Steam Submarines by John Lambert. CVLs: The US "Independence" class by Norman Friedman...
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$15

57286

WARSHIP INTERNATIONAL - Volume VII, 1970: Toledo, Ohio, USA. 1970. The Naval Records Club. Volume VII, 4 quarterly issues No. 1 (March 31, 1970) to No. 4 (December 31, 1970). Edited by Edward C. FISHER & Allan C. HARRIS. A total of 426 pages with b/w illustrations (sketches, plans and photos). Pictorial soft cover. Occasional foxing. Very good set. 28 x 21.7.
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$35

57287

WARSHIP INTERNATIONAL - Volume VIII, 1971: Toledo, Ohio, USA. 1971. The Naval Records Club. Volume VIII, 4 quarterly issues No. 1 (March 31, 1971) to No. 4 (December 31, 1971). Edited by Edward C. FISHER & Allan C. HARRIS. A total of 446 pages with b/w illustrations (sketches, plans and photos). Pictorial soft cover. Occasional foxing. Very good set. 28 x 21.7.
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$35

57288

WARSHIP INTERNATIONAL - Volume XXV, 1988: Toledo, Ohio, USA. 1988. INRO / International Naval Research Organization. Volume XXV, 4 quarterly issues No. 1 (March, 1988) to No. 4 (December, 1988). Edited by Allan C. HARRIS & Christopher C. WRIGHT. A total of 434 pages with b/w and colour illustrations (sketches, plans and photos). Pictorial soft cover. Occasional foxing. Very good set. 28 x 21.7.
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$30

57289

WARSHIP INTERNATIONAL - Volume XXVI, 1989: Toledo, Ohio, USA. 1989. INRO / International Naval Research Organization. Volume XXVI, 4 quarterly issues No. 1 (March, 1989) to No. 4 (December, 1989). Edited by Allan C. HARRIS & Christopher C. WRIGHT. A total of 420 pages with b/w and colour illustrations (sketches, plans and photos). Pictorial soft cover. Occasional foxing. Very good set. 28 x 21.7.
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$30

57290

WARSHIP INTERNATIONAL - Volume XXVIII, 1991: Toledo, Ohio, USA. 1991. INRO / International Naval Research Organization. Volume XXVIII, 4 quarterly issues No. 1 (March, 1991) to No. 4 (December, 1991). Edited by Allan C. HARRIS & Christopher C. WRIGHT. A total of 414 pages with b/w and colour illustrations (sketches, plans and photos). Pictorial soft cover. Occasional foxing. Very good set. 28 x 21.7.
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$30

57291

WARSHIP INTERNATIONAL - Volume XXX, 1993: Toledo, Ohio, USA. 1993. INRO / International Naval Research Organization. Volume XXX, 4 quarterly issues No. 1 (March, 1993) to No. 4 (December, 1993). Edited by Allan C. HARRIS & Christopher C. WRIGHT. A total of 426 pages with b/w and colour illustrations (sketches, plans and photos). Pictorial soft cover. Occasional foxing. Very good set. 28 x 21.7.
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$30

34124

WARSHIP No. 10 - A Quarterly Journal of Warship History: London. 1979. Conway. Issue No. 10, April 1979. Edited by John Roberts. Pages 73 to 144, with tables, plans & diagrams, and 39 bw photos. Pictorial soft cover. Very good. 24 x 18.5. 0851771726
Frigate design of the 18th century by Robert Gardner. The King George V Class by Robert Dumas...
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$15

34126

WARSHIP No. 12 (A Quarterly Journal of Warship History): London. 1979. Conway. Issue No. 12, October 1979. Edited by John ROBERTS. Pages 217 to 288, with tables, plans & diagrams, and 44 b/w photos. Pictorial soft cover. Corners of front cover with small creases. Very good. 24 x 18.5. 0851771742
The King George V Class by Robert Dumas. Frigate design in the 18th century by Robert Gardiner...
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$15

34248

WARSHIP No. 16 (A Quarterly Journal of Warship History): London. 1980. Conway. Issue No. 16, October 1980. Edited by John ROBERTS. 217-288 PP with tables, maps & plans, and 57 b/w photos. Pictoral soft cover. Fine. 24 x 18.5. 0851772080
USS Galveston: the first Talos class Guided Missile Cruiser, by Commander T Blades. The S class Destroyers 1918-1945 by Commander H StA Malleson...
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$15

34266

WARSHIP No. 33 (A Quarterly Journal of Warship History): London. 1985. Conway. Issue No. 33, January 1985. Edited by Andrew LAMBERT. 72 PP with tables, maps & plans, and 50 b/w photos. Pictoral soft cover. Fine. 24 x 18.5. 0851773117
The Japanese Aircraft carriers Junyo and Hiyo, by Hans Lengerer and Tomoko Rehm-Takahara. HM Submarine E 31: a log of her War Service, by Brian Head...
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$15

57473

WARSHIP No. 34 - A Quarterly Journal of Warship History: London. 1985. Conway. Issue No. 34, April 1985. Edited by Andrew Lambert. 73-144 PP with tables, maps & plans, and 66 b/w photos. Pictoral soft cover. Covers slightly rubbed, o/wise fine. 24 x 18.5. 0851773125
HMS "Hood" April-May 1936, by Andrew Lambert. The Gabbiano class corvettes, by Elio Ando...
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$15

34268

WARSHIP No. 35 (A Quarterly Journal of Warship History): London. 1985. Conway. Issue No. 35, July 1985. Edited by Andrew LAMBERT. 145-216 PP with tables, maps & plans, and 60 b/w photos. Pictoral soft cover. Fine. 24 x 18.5. 0851773303
Surcouf: The French postwar destroyers, by John Jordan. The French Dreadnought: The 23,500 ton Courbet class, by Robert Dumas...
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$15

57475

WARSHIP No. 38 - A Quarterly Journal of Warship History: London. 1986. Conway. Issue No. 38, April 1986. Edited by Andrew Lambert. 73-144 PP with tables, maps & plans, and 55 b/w photos. Pictoral soft cover. Fine. 24 x 18.5. 0851773753
The French Dreadnoughts: the 23,500 ton Bretagne class, by Robert Dumas. The Special Fast Landing Ships of the Imperial Japanese Navy, by Hans Lengerer, Sumie Kobler-Edamatsu & Tomoko Rehm-Takahara...
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$15

57476

WARSHIP No. 39 - A Quarterly Journal of Warship History: London. 1986. Conway. Issue No. 39, July 1986. Edited by Andrew Lambert. 145-216 PP with tables, maps & plans, and 80 b/w photos. Pictoral soft cover. Fine. 24 x 18.5. 0851773761
HMS Invincible, by Brian Lavery. Reinforcing the Eastern Fleet: 1944, by Ned Willmott. SS United States: The Military factor, by Robert Largess...
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$15

57477

WARSHIP No. 40 - A Quarterly Journal of Warship History: London. 1986. Conway. Issue No. 40, October 1986. Edited by Andrew Lambert. 217-288 PP with tables, maps & plans, and 62 b/w photos. Pictoral soft cover. Front cover lightly soiled, o/wise fine. 24 x 18.5. 085177394X
The Royal Netherland Navy: 1945-86. Soviet Submarine operations in the Arctic, by Pierre Hervieux...
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$15

56916
WATERS, Sydney D.
UNION LINE - A Short History of the Union Steam Ship Company of New Zealand Ltd. 1875-1951: Wellington. 1951. Privately published. 1st Ed. 148 PP with b/w illustrations. Frontispiece (in colour): Armorial bearings of the Company. Eps: Trade routes of the Union Steam Ship Co. of N.Z. Ltd. Cloth cover, gilt title on front cover. Covers dulled. Near fine. Scarce. 25.2 x 19.
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$45

30871
WATSON, Commander A.O., PALMER, Commander J.M. et al.
THE WONDER BOOK OF SHIPS AND THE SEA: London. 1959. Ward, Lock & Co. 1st Ed., in the Wonder Book series. 224 PP with cutaways, maps, plans and over 250 b/w photos, plus 7 colour plates. Fp: An American cruiser firing a Terrier guided missile. Half title page: Ketch under sail. Illustrated endpapers. Hard cover, pictorial front cover. Fine. 25.5 x 19.
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$30

43098
WATSON, Milton H.
DISASTERS AT SEA - Every Ocean-going Passenger ship Catastrophe since 1900: London. 1995. Patrick Stephens. 2nd edition, updated & expanded from 1987 original. 216 PP with 266 b/w photos. Hard cover, dj. Fine. 24.5 x 20.5. 1852605057
From the wreck of the Cuvier, 9 March 1900, to the fire that destroyed the Achille Lauro, 30 November 1994.
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$85

52744
WATT, Vice-Admiral James, MILTON-THOMPSON, G.J. & DAVIES, D.M.
PROBLEMS OF MEDICINE AT SEA: London. 1974. National Maritime Museum. 1st Ed. Publication No.12, in the Maritime Monographs and Reports series. 35 PP with 3 tables and 16 b/w illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. Near fine. 30.7 x 21.
3 papers read at a 1973 symposium. The burns of sea battle. The changing character of the sailor's diet and its influence on disease. The environment of the nuclear submarine.
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$30

43426
WATTS, Anthony J.
JAPANESE WARSHIPS OF WORLD WAR II: London. 1978. Ian Allan. 2nd impression for 1978 of the 1966 original. 400 PP with 188 b/w photos, 35 plans and 60 line drawings. Fp: Vice-Admiral Takahashi on board Yamashiro, 1934. Hard cover, dj. Ageing of paper on outside edges, o/wise near fine. 19 x 12.5.
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$45

57645
WEBER, Michael, CUTTER Donald C. & PALAU DE IGLESIAS, Mercedes
THE MALASPINA EXPEDITION "In the Pursuit of Knowledge ...": Santa Fe. 1977. Museum of New Mexico Press. 1st Ed. Introduction by Richard Polese. 42 PP with b/w illustrations (4 maps and 51 illustrations), plus 8 pages with 1 map, 8 b/w and 9 colour illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. Covers lightly rubbed, o/wise fine. 27.8 x 21.5. 0890130906
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$15

35873
WELHAM, Michael G.
NAVAL ELITE UNITS: London. 1990. Arms & Armour Press. Fotofax series. 48 pages with 83 b/w photos. Soft pictorial cover. New. 24.5 x 19. 1854090550
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$15

42300
WELLS, Commander Tom H, LOOMIS, Captain F. Kent & Al.
THE TEXAS NAVY: Washington, D.C. 1968. Naval History Division, Navy Department. 1st Ed., with an introduction by E. M. Eller. 40 PP with 1 chart, 1 map and 45 duotone illustrations. Inside front cover: Texas Navy Flag & Texas Navy Insignia. Pictorial soft cover (lightly soiled). Very good. 26 x 20.
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$20

57143

WHITE ENSIGN: the Official Quarterly Journal of the Naval Association of Australia - 1986: Sydney. 1986. Naval Association of Australia Volume 2, Nos. 1, 2, 3 & Supplement "Souvenir Edition". Edited by Frank WELCH. 4 issues with a total of 368 PP with b/w a,d colour illustrations. Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 29.7 x 21.
When the Royal Australian Navy turned 75 years.
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$20

38377
WHITE, Walter
RECOLLECTIONS OF A SAILOR'S LIFE IN INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN, SOUTH AMERICA, BORNEO, SUMATRA, Etc.: Greenwich. 1972. National Maritime Museum. 1st Ed. Maritime Monographs and Reports No. 3. Introduction by Basil Greenhill. IV, 56 PP with 1 map, 6 b/w illustrations (1 folded). Fp: Walter White in 1889. Illustrated soft cover. Near fine. 29.7 x 20.8.
Title on front cover: "China Station 1859-1864. The Reminiscences of Walet White". The author was a quartermaster on board HMS Scout between 1859 and 1864.
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$30

39640
WHITMONT, Debbie
AN EXTREME EVENT: Sydney. 1999. Random House. 1st Ed. 232 PP, plus 8 pages with 16 colour illustrations (1 map, 15 photos). Pictorial soft cover. Fine. 23.2 x 15.2. 091840570
The compelling, true story of the tragic 1998 Sydney-Hobart Race.
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$15

44759
WILLIAMS, Glyn
THE PRIZE OF ALL THE OCEANS - The Dramatic True Story of Commodore Anson 's Voyage Round the World and How he Seized the Spanish Treasure Galleon: New York. 2000. Viking Penguin. 1st US edition of the 1999 UK original. XXII, 264 PP with 2 graphs, 4 maps and 35 b/w illustrations. Fp: Commodore George Anson. Eps: A Chart shewing the Track of the Centurion round the World. Hard cover, dj. Fine. 24.2 x 16.2. 0670891975
Voyage of 1740 to 1744.
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$20

21347
WILLIAMS, Peter J. & SERLE, Roderick
SHIPS IN AUSTRALIAN WATERS - A Pictorial History from the Days of the Early Explorers to the Present Time: Sydney. 1968. Angus & Robertson. 1st Ed. (6), 202 PP with b/w illust. (paintings, draw. & photos), plus 8 pages with 15 colour paintings. Cloth cover, gilt title on spine. Top of spine lightly worn, some foxing on outside edges, o/wise fine internally. 28.5 x 22.
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$25

55409
WINCHESTER, Clarence (editor)
SHIPPING WONDERS OF THE WORLD - A Saga of the Sea in Story and Picture (in Two Volumes): London. 1936-37. The Amalgamated Press. 1st Ed. Volume I: (4), 836 PP with b/w illustrations including 46 photogravures plates, plus 1 b/w plate (R.M.S. Queen Mary) and 14 colour plates. Volume II: (4), 837-1764 PP with b/w illustrations including 53 photogravure plates, plus 14 colour plates. Volume including a Glossary of Sea Terms & Index (25 pages) . Original blue cloth cover, decoration in blind on front cover, gilt title on spine. Some rubbing around the edges, o/wise an excellent set. 28 x 21.
Two massive volumes containing a mountain of information for the shiplover. Covers all maritime subjects with many chapters written by Frank C. Bowen & A.C. Hardy (consulting editors) and other well-known maritime authors. For the keen collector.
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$200

17335
WINGATE, John
HMS BELFAST / EDINBURGH CLASS CRUISER 1939-71: London. 1971. Profile Publications. No. 29 in the Warship Profile series, (1st Warship Profile Special). No pagination, 32 PP, with colour artworks at centrefold (badge, profiles), 4 sketch-plans, and 64 b/w photos. Pictorial soft cover. Very good. 25.2 x 18.7.
Commissioned 5th August 1939, Arctic convoys duty... Museum since Trafalgar Day, 21st October 1971.
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$25

34021
WITHEY, Lynne
GRAND TOURS AND COOK'S TOURS - A History of Leisure Travel, 1750 to 1915: London. 1998. Aurum Press. 1st UK edition. XIV, 401 PP with 3 head pieces, plus 16 pages with 36 b/w illust. Hard cover, dj. Fine. 24 x 15.5. 1854105485
Travels initially within Europe then towards exotic shores: Egypt, India, Japan, the Far West... Stories of the entrepreneurs who made these possible: Karl Baedecker, George Pullman, César Ritz, and, above all, Thomas Cook.
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$20

47095
WOOD, Max
SAILING TALL - Around the world on the square-rigged Passat (1946-1948): Woodbridge, UK. 2004. Seafarer Books. 2nd impression of the 2004 original. 150 PP with 18 drawings by the author, plus 8 pages with 12 b/w photos. Iside covers: Map of the voyage of the Passat 1946-1948. Pictorial soft cover. New. 23 x 15.2. 0954275020
Joined the Passat in Helsinki, 20th October 1946. Voyage from Karlshamn, Sweden to Capetown 22nd March 1947... Bunbury, W.A....
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$30

31549
WOODMAN, Richard
THE VICTORY OF SEAPOWER - Winning the Napoleonic War 1806-1814: London. 1998. Chatham. 1st Ed., in the Chatham Pictorial Histories series. 192 PP with 300 b/w illust. Title spread: Return of the Bourbon King Louis XVIII to France aboard the British royal yacht Royal Sovereign, 24 April 1814. Hard cover, dj. New. 29.6 x 25. 1861760388
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$90

52207
WRIGHT, Bank
SURFING CALIFORNIA: Redondo Beach, Ca. 1985. Mountain & Sea Publishing. New edition. 176 PP with 2 maps, 3 index maps, 56 location maps and b/w photos. Pictorial soft cover. Near fine. 21.5 x 14. 0911449027
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$20

57428
[YACHTING]
YACHTING WORLD, Power and Sail - Volume 101, 1949: London. 1949. Iliffe & Sons Ltd. 55th year of publication. Volume 101, No. 2483 (January 1949) to No. 2494 (December 1949). 12 issues: 558, (758 Advertisements) PP with b/w illustrations and the monthly folded "Design Supplement". Pictorial soft cover. Some of the covers and spines rubbed and chipped. Occasional foxing. Very good set. 29.5 x 21.5.
Contributors: Eric C. Hiscock, J. A. Tanner, Sir Alker Tripp...
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$50

57429
[YACHTING]
YACHTING WORLD, Power and Sail - Volume 102, 1950: London. 1950. Iliffe & Sons Ltd. 56th year of publication. Volume 102, No. 2495 (January 1950) to No. 2505 (December 1950). 11 issues (No. 2594, covers October & November 1950): 564, (746 Advertisements) PP with b/w illustrations and the monthly folded "Design Supplement". Pictorial soft cover. Some of the covers and spines rubbed and chipped. Occasional foxing. Very good set. 29.5 x 21.5.
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$50

57430
[YACHTING]
YACHTING WORLD, Power and Sail - Volume 103, 1951: London. 1951. Iliffe & Sons Ltd. 57th year of publication. Volume 103, No. 2506 (January 1951) to No. 2517 (December 1951). 12 issues: 612, (765 Advertisements) PP with b/w illustrations and the monthly folded "Design Supplement". Pictorial soft cover. Some of the covers and spines rubbed and chipped. Occasional foxing. Very good set. 29.5 x 21.5.
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57431
[YACHTING]
YACHTING WORLD, Power and Sail - Volume 104, 1952: London. 1952. Yachting World / Iliffe & Sons Ltd. 58th year of publication. Volume 104, No. 2518 (January 1952) to No. 2529 (December 1952). 12 issues: 554, (718 Advertisements) PP with b/w and colour illustrations and the monthly folded "Design Supplement". Pictorial soft cover. Some of the covers and spines rubbed and chipped. Occasional foxing. Very good set. 29.5 x 21.5.
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$50