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HSU, KENNETH J  Challenger At Sea, A Ship That Revolutionized Earth Science
Princeton, NJ, Princeton University Press. 1992. (ISBN: 0691087350) Hard Cover with dust jacket, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The story of the famous geological research ship Glomar Challenger told by a leading oceanographer and earth scientist. 417pp. As New/As New.
AUD 25.00 [Appr.: EURO 15.25 US$ 22.95 | £UK 14 | JP¥ 1975] Book number: 0583
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HUTCHINSON, ROBERT  Jane's Submarines, War Beneath the Waves from 1776 to the Present Day
London, The Book People. 2001. (ISBN: 0007653336) Hard Cover with dust jacket, 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 223pp. This beautifully illustrated book traces the evolution of the submarine from the Bourne design of 1578 to the present day; technical specifications, development and construction history and involvement in combat are covered on over 125 classes of boat; special features on submarine accidents and on unusual classes such as gun commerce raiders and aircraft-carrying submarines. Weighs 1.3 kilograms. Fine/Fine.
AUD 35.00 [Appr.: EURO 21.5 US$ 32.13 | £UK 19.5 | JP¥ 2765] Book number: 0755
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ROBIN KNOX-JOHNSTON  The Twilight Of Sail
Melbourne, Hutchinson of London. 1978. (ISBN: 0091353009) Hard Cover with dust jacket, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Sailing Ships. A magnificent celebration in pictures of the full-rigged sailing ships of the latter half of the 19th Century; over 120 black and white photographs complemented by Robin Knox-Johnston's authoritative text. 192 pages, d/j is worn along upper edge with a few creases, light foxing on eps and edges of pages. Very Good/Very Good.
AUD 30.00 [Appr.: EURO 18.5 US$ 27.54 | £UK 16.75 | JP¥ 2370] Book number: SHIPS7528
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MCINTYRE, KENNETH GORDON  The Rebello Transcripts, Governor Phillip's Portuguese Prelude
London, Souvenir Press. 1984, First Edition. (ISBN: 0285626035) Hard Cover with dust jacket, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Every Australian schoolchild knows (or should know!) the name of Arthur Phillip, the man who commanded the First Fleet to the inhospitable shores of New South Wales &, from an unpromising band of soldiers & convicts, established a viable & self-sufficient colony with himself as its first governor; but why was he, one of the most unsuccessful officers ever to serve in the British Navy, selected for this hazardous assignment? The Rebello Transcripts reveal that Arthur Phillip had spent three & one half years with the Portuguese Navy during the Colónia War between Spain & Portugal fought out on the South American continent, where he learned the skills of leadership, resourcefulness & the ability to survive in virgin country. 257pp, d/j has laminate lifting on corners. Very Good/Good.
AUD 20.00 [Appr.: EURO 12.25 US$ 18.36 | £UK 11.25 | JP¥ 1580] Book number: 0261
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MURPHY, SILVIA  Keeping Nyala In Style, Improving a Classic Boat & Maintaining her Original Elegance
UK, Waterline. 1995, First Edition. (ISBN: 1853104736) Hard Cover with dust jacket. How to fit new equipment without losing the essential character of a wooden boat; each step carefully explained & beautifully illustrated with b/w photos & diagrams, 206pp. As New/As New.
AUD 25.00 [Appr.: EURO 15.25 US$ 22.95 | £UK 14 | JP¥ 1975] Book number: NA39
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SIR DAVID AITCHISON K.C.V.O.  Royal Standard Red Ensign, With The Queen In The 'Gothic'
London, Pall Mall Press Limited. 1958, First Edition. (ISBN: No ISBN) Hard Cover , 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. British Royal Family. Queen Elizabeth II. Ships. The Master of the merchant ship, the s.s. 'Gothic', tells the story of Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh's ocean cruise to the 'Pacific Dominions' from November 1953 to May 1954; illustrated with many b/w photographs. 248 pages, marked blue cloth bumped on edges, fep has been untidily pasted to the inside of the cover, foxing on eps and edges of pages. Good/No Jacket.
AUD 20.00 [Appr.: EURO 12.25 US$ 18.36 | £UK 11.25 | JP¥ 1580] Book number: NA8269
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SHEA, MICHAEL  Maritime England, The Nation's Heritage
Country Life Books in association with the English Tourist Board. 1981, First Edition. (ISBN: 0600368033) Hard Cover with dust jacket, 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. From the first navy formed by King Alfred to the present day and beyond; colour and b/w photographs. Oversize hardcover in price-clipped d/j, 208pp, foxing. This book weighs 1.5 kilograms. Good/Good.
AUD 15.00 [Appr.: EURO 9.25 US$ 13.77 | £UK 8.5 | JP¥ 1185] Book number: 0591
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JEFF TOGHILL  Coastal Navigation For Beginners
Sydney, A H & A W Reed. 1980. (ISBN: 0589501682) Soft Cover , 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Navigation. Sailing. What do you do when your GPS system fails? A basic handbook on navigation covering charts, navigation equipment, the marine compass, lights and lighthouses, planning the coastal passage, plotting the track, winds and currents, tides and tidal streams, harbour pilotage and weather forecasting; illustrated with over 100 line drawings, diagrams and photographs. 112 pages, bookplate inside cover, foxing on first page. Very Good.
AUD 15.00 [Appr.: EURO 9.25 US$ 13.77 | £UK 8.5 | JP¥ 1185] Book number: SHIPS7360
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