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7.92   SCIENTIFIC  INSTRUMENT  REFERENCE BOOK.  The acknowledged all time premier reference on the topic.  Published in 1975 by Charles Scribner’s Sons, New York and written by co-authors Harriet Wynter and Anthony Turner, this book still reigns supreme as the earliest and most comprehensive reference on antique scientific instruments.  Hard cloth cover with dust jacket, 229 pages exclusive of glossary and index.  The book is divided into 6 sections:  Astronomy, Navigation, Sundials, Surveying, Optics and Glossary.  One might think that optics is synonymous with astronomy.  But in this case the authors discuss Astronomical measuring instruments such as the astrolabe, transit, quadrant, globes, armillary spheres and orrereys, picturing some incredible early examples of each.  Navigation deals with compasses, astrolabes, crossstaves, backsaffs, quadrants, reflecting circles, sextants, sand timers and traverse boards.  The third section documents sun dials, including altitude (ring) dials, pillar dials, quadrants, direction dials, pocket dials and equinoctial dials.  Section four encompasses surveying from circumferentors to complex theodolites.  Section fivc, on Optics, covers early telescopes, microscopes and the optician’s art in a most thorough way.  The last copy we had of this book sold for  $250.  Now, unbelievably, due to competition on Amazon.com, we must sell this same vintage book in equally fine condition for only  49


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7. 91  MARINE ART & ANTIQUES REFERENCE.  J. Welles Henderson and Rodney R. Carlisle, “Marine Art & Antiques JACK TAR A Sailor’s Life 1750-1910,”  Hard cloth cover with dust jacket, 284 pages exclusive of index.  Comprehensive nautical bibliography.  A long time ago Wells Henderson observed that the major maritime museums of the world placed their emphasis on ship paintings, models, figureheads, navigation equipment, tools and weapons, but did little to document the lives of ordinary seamen.  In response, over 4 decades he painstakingly collected fitting material to fill the gap.   Accordingly, the author focuses on the “common sailor” in the American and British navies who manned and worked the ships.  In a very effective manner he follows their story embodied in manuscripts, journals, diaries, log books, rare books, paintings, prints, sketches, wood carvings, ceramics, textiles, scrimshaw, medals, instruments, ship models, statues and photography.  Richly illustrated in color with material taken from the extensive Henderson Collection, many of which were never before seen publically.  Large format, 8 ½ by 11 inches.  As new condition.   39


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7.78  ESKIMO ART REFERENCE.  Cottie A. Burland, “Eskimo Art,” 1973, The Hamlyn Publishing Group, London.  Hard cover with dust jacket, 93 pages exclusive of index.  Certainly one of the pioneering books on the subject, authored by one of the most respected authorities on Eskimo antiquities, and a fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute.  Beautifully illustrated in color, complimented by some black and white photos.  The captions meticulously describe the origin, size, purpose and current location of each artifact.  The running narrative contained within offers a wealth of information on the various Eskimo cultures and the inspiration of the folk art forms represented.  Professionally repaired tear in dust jacket.  Content as new condition29


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7.87  NAUTICAL INSTRUMENT REFERENCE BOOK.  M.V. Brewington,  "The Peabody Museum Collection of Navigating Instruments with notes on their makers," 1963, The Peabody Museum, Salem Massachusetts, author signed first edition presentation.  144 pages of informative text, 56 pages of black and white plates, plus index.  Hard bound in cloth.  Long regarded as the "Bible" of marine instruments, this exceptional reference is an absolute must for the library of every collection and research effort associated with instruments of navigation.  411 of the rare instruments held in this prestigious collection are represented along with detailed biographies and dates of their makers.  Emphasis on American makers.  Excellent, as new condition with only very slight toning to end papers.  A rare original of this highly prized work, personally signed by the author!  295


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7.90 ANTIQUARIAN BOOK.  Rare, original copy of the 1826 (6th edition) of Nathaniel Bowditch’s iconic “New American Practical Navigator.”   The lengthy title page reads  (in part) “The NEW AMERICAN PRACTICAL NAVIGATOR, being as EPITOME OF NAVIGATION Containing All the Tables Necessary To Be Used With The NAUTICAL ALMANAC, In Determining THE LATITUDE, AND THE LONGITUDE By LUNAR OBSERVATIONS:  AND KEEPING A COMPLETE RECKONING AT SEA: … BY NATHANIEL BOWDITCH, LL D. Fellow of the Royal Society of London, Edinburgh and Dublin: of the American Philosophical Society,” etc., etc.   Then at the bottom it reads “SIXTH STEREOTYPE EDITION _._ NEW-YORK:  PUBLISHED BY EDMUND M. BLUNT PROPRIETOR, And Author of the American Coast Pilot, No. 202 Water Street, John Gray & Co. Print – 1826.”   It also bears the stamp of “BOSTON COLLEGE.”  This venerable book has seen a good deal of wear and tear in its 187 years.  Still it is in tact and complete, even with the highly prized and often missing fold-out map of the “Atlantic Western Ocean.”   It contains 610 numbered pages, then an “Appendix To The Sixth Edition,” follow by approximately 100 mores pages of very interesting illustrated advertisements of the period.  The hard pigskin cover is well worn and the spine is cracked at the boards.  Yet all pages are present, fully bound and very legible.   A few of the pages have moderate staining and foxing.  Nevertheless, this rare old book would be a proud addition to any prestigious antiquarian library.  5 ½ by 9 inches and 2 inches thick.  395

In 1802 Edmund Blunt published the first edition of Nathaniel Bowditch's “New American Practical Navigator.”  The work became the standard for shipboard navigation for the next 150 years!

Nathaniel Bowditch (March 26, 1773 – March 16, 1838) was an early American mathematician. He is often credited as being the “founder of modern maritime navigation,” as a result of his book, the most recent edition of which is still required aboard every commissioned U.S. Navy vessel.

In 1787, at age 14, Bowditch began to study algebra.  Soon he taught himself calculus and learned Latin.  B y 1792 he had read Sir Isaac Newton’s ground breaking mathematical work “Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica.”  Next, he read John Hamilton Moore's “The New Practical Navigator” and found thousands of errors.  At age 18 he copied all of the mathematical papers in the “Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society” of London.

In 1795, Bowditch went to sea on the first of four voyages on which he served as a ship's clerk and captain's writer.  On his 5th voyage he sailed as master and part owner of the ship.  During his time at sea, he became deeply involved in the mathematics of celestial navigation.  He set out to correct the errors he had discovered in Moore's London-published "Navigator."  Bowditch recomputed all of Moore's tables, then contacted American publisher, Edmund Blunt.  Blunt, recognizing his genius, asked him to correct and revise the text including several solutions to the spherical triangle and to rearrange and expand the work.  Blunt published the first edition of “The New American Practical Navigator” in 1802. That same year, Harvard University awarded Bowditch an honorary Master of Arts degree.   In 1803 he returned to Salem to resume his mathematical studies and to begin an insurance business.

By 1819, Bowditch enjoyed a worldwide reputation for his work and was elected as a member of the Royal Societies of Edinburgh and London as well as the Royal Irish Academy.  He died in 1838, 12 years after this publication.

In 1866, the United States Hydrographic Office purchased the copyright to the book.  Since that time it has been in continuous publication, with regular revisions to maintain its relevancy to modern navigation.  Bowditch's influence on the “American Practical Navigator” was so profound that to this day mariners simply refer to it as “Bowditch.”


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7.48  CHRONOMETER REFERENCE BOOK.    Tony Mercer, “Chronometer Makers of the World,” 1991, N.A.G. Press, Colchester, England, hardcover with dust jacket, 286 pages exclusive of index.  This monumental work, written by heir of the family which continuously produced chronometers for 130 years, starts out with an introduction to the history of chronometers, their identification and dating.  Numerous pages of black and white photographs depict all manner of historic chronometers and there are 6 additional pages with high quality color plates.  By far the most valuable aspect of this book is the painstaking compilation of every chronometer maker and agent ever known!  Each of the alphabetically listed entries contains biographical background, addresses, dates, technological contributions, known serial numbers and their corresponding dates!  An absolute wealth of information.  New condition.    69


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7.79  NAUTICAL ANTIQUE REFERENCE BOOK.  Marian Klamkin, “Marine Antiques,” 1975, Dodd Mead Company, New York.  Hard cloth cover with dust jacket, 233 pages exclusive of index.  Profusely illustrated in black and white with a center section containing color plates.  Published in 1975, this book is the first of many to subsequently be written on the topic.  It is surprisingly thorough, dealing with the topics of “Logs and Journals, Instruments, Figureheads and other carvings, China Trade, Clipper Ships, Scrimshaw, Ship Models, Commemoratives, Furniture, Lighting, Seaport Souvenirs, Naval Ceramics, Decorative Arts, Steamship Relics and Yachting.”  There are also two very informative chapters on “Care and Repair of Marine Antiques” and “Fakes, Reproductions and Recently Made Collectibles.”  This is followed by two appendices listing “Maritime Museums of the World” and “Ship Restorations and Replicas.”  In short, this book has it all!  As new condition.  49

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7.33 NAUTICAL ANTIQUES REFERENCE BOOK. Robert Ball, "Nautical Antiques," 1994, Schiffer Publishing, Atglen, PA. Hard cloth cover with dust jacket, 240 pages with value guide. In the late 1960's a family-run business on historic Cape Cod emerged as the preeminent nautical antiques auction house. For the next quarter century Richard Bourne and his sons continued to offer the finest maritime antiques available anywhere in the world! The author, close friends with the Bourne's capitalized on his association which happily resulted in this book. It is a raisonné of the finest of the fine that passed through those doors, much of which now resides in museums. The content includes: Scrimshaw (Whale's Teeth, Jagging Wheel, Swifts, Busks, Canes, P.O.W. Art); Ship Models; Nautical Instruments; Whaling; Nautical Furnishings; Ship Carvings; Ship's journals; Nautical Ephemera; Nautical Paintings; Other Nautical Antiques; and a Value Guide to the items shown. Profusely illustrated in black and white with comprehensive captions, drawn heavily from the famous Bourne Auctions of the late 1960’s into the early 90’s. There will never be a better book on the topic because there will never be such collections again! Large format, 11 1/2 by 9 inches. Book as new. Originally sold for $69.95 nineteen years ago!  69

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7.82 NAUTICAL ANTIQUES  REFERENCE BOOK. Jacqueline L. Kranz, "American Nautical Art and Antiques," 1975, Crown Publishers, New York, 241 pages, hard cover with dust jacket. This is one of the best early books on the topic of nautical antiques, written especially with the American collector in mind. Ms. Kranz effectively and thoroughly covers the entire gamut of nautical antique collectibles from hardware to ships’ carvings and scrimshaw to fine art, with everything in between! This book is profusely illustrated with black and white photographs drawn from a wide range of notable public and private collections at the time. A center section contains color plates. Unquestionably a foundation reference for any nautical antique library. Near mint condition.  69


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7.84  INSTRUMENT REFERENCE BOOK.   The highly sought after original English edition of Jean Randier’s “Marine Navigation Instruments.”  First published in France in1977 by Creative Publishing Marine, the English version was published by John Murray, London in 1980.  This scarce book has a hard cloth cover with dust jacket.   219 pages profusely illustrated in color and black and white.  Although many books on the topic of scientific instruments have ensued, this edition was and continues to be the finest available, solely dedicated to the instruments used by mariners.  The broad topics covered are dead reckoning, coastal piloting, celestial navigation, time at sea, hydrography, marine and terrestrial astronomy, and meteorology.  Within these topics there is a strong emphasis on quadrants, sextants, compasses and devices to measure time and distance.  Excellent original condition.  End pages slightly toned, content perfect.  ex. libris.  95


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7.73 REFERENCE BOOK. Jean Randier, "Nautical Antiques for the Collector," Doubleday & Co., Garden City, New York, 1977, 223 pages, hard cover. Long out-of-print, this book is widely recognized as the pioneering reference on the topic of nautical antiques. Chapters include "Scale and Other Models, Paintings, Nautical Books, Navigational Instruments, Equipment and Ornamentation of Ships, Arts and Crafts on Board Ship" and a chapter entitled "Inspiration from the sea" which deals with "Models, Engraving and Sculpture, Scrimshaw and Works by deep-sea sailors." Profusely illustrated with numerous color plates, line drawings and diagrams. Complete with original dust jacket! Mint condition. A rare opportunity to own the most highly prized book ever printed on the nautical antiques -- the centerpiece of any serious library. 79


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7.67  SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENT REFERENCE BOOK.  Gerard L’E Turner, “Nineteenth-Century Scientific Instruments.” 1983, Phillip Wilson Publishers, London.  Hard cloth cover with original dust jacket.  313 pages exclusive of index.  This exhaustive work by England’s most respected authority on scientific instruments contains 16 chapters.  The chapters are logically categorized by instruments used in the various disciplines of science, those being:  Time, Weights & Measures, Mechanics, Hydrostatics, Pneumatic, Heat, Sound, Light, Magnetism, Electricity, Chemistry, Meteorology, Surveying & Navigation, and Drawing & Calculating.  Included are two more sections, one on “Recreational Science” and then a listing of scientific instrument makers who exhibited at the “Great Exhibition of 1851” in London.  Scholarly written as expected, Mr. L’E Turner precisely describes every manner of instrument, its inventor where applicable, and details of its function.  Profusely illustrated in black and white with 30 more full color plates.  Large format, 9 by 11 inches.  A treasure trove of information.  As new original condition.  69

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7.64  BILL of SALE.   Original early American sailing ship bill of sale for the Sloop “Emma & Eliza” of Falmouth, Massachusetts dated June 4, 1835.  This document conveys 1/16th interest in the vessel from Chas. A. Nye to Joseph W. Nye for the sum of $62.50.  It is pre-printed on quality rag paper, folded into 4 pages.  The top front bears the image of an American sailing ship under full sail at sea and is printed “Sold by WM. TABER Union-St. New-Bedford, B.T. Congdon, Printer.  The inside pages contain much information about the ship and its official transfer of title.  Page 2 bears the image of an American eagle perched on the Union Shield clutching the banner reading “E. PLURIBUS UNUM.”  Below it is the penned number “25” and the printed statement “ENROLMENT, in conformity to an Act of the Congress of the United States of America, entitled “An Act for enrolling and licensing Ships or Vessel to be employed in the Coast Trade and Fisheries…”  It is signed on the bottom of page 3 by all parties to the sale.  This official document measures 8 by 13 inches on each of its 4 pages, is 16 inches wide overall, and folds down to 8 by 3 inches.  Excellent original condition with no losses.  Some minor separations along some of the fold lines.  176 years old!  69

The Sloop EMMA & ELIZA was built at Falmouth, Massachusetts in 1824.  She had a length of 61 feet, a breadth of 20 feet, a depth of 6 ½ feet and displaced 68 tons.  Her Master was Warren Nye.


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7.62  BILL of SALE.  Original sailing ship bill of sale for the Brig “Silas S. Martin” of Castine as penned in lovely cursive script.  This document conveying 1/32nd part of the vessel (“together with sails, boats, anchors, cables, tackle, furniture and all other necessaries”) to F. A. Hooke from Mary W. Hooke for the sum of $400, is dated May 5, 1876.  It is pre-printed on quality rag paper, folded into 4 pages.  The top front bears the image of an American eagle perched on the Union shield clutching olive braches and arrows.  The inside pages contain much information about the ship and its official transfer of title, and bears the seal of the Registrar of Castine, Maine.  This document measures 8 ½ by 14 inches on each of its 4 pages, is 17 inches wide overall, and folds down to 8 ½ by 3 ½ inches.  Good original condition considering its 135 years.  49

The Brig SILAS S. MARTIN was built in Castine, Maine.  She had a length of 109 feet, displaced 218 tons, had a square stern and a prow decorated with a billet head.  Her master was R. B. Brown.

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7.60  BILL OF SALE.  Rare, early American document conveying the official sale of a fractional part of the 3-masted sailing ship VICTORIA RUD built in Bath, Maine in 1854.  This handsome original document is on high grade pre-printed light blue paper consisting of 4 pages.  The frontispiece shows a sailing ship with the words, “To all to whom these Presents shall come, GREETING: Know ye.. 1/16 Ship Victoria Rud F. Rua to W. H. Potter.  Custom House Bath Received Nov 6 1854.”  The remaining four pages are printed in  exquisite cursive script with hand-written insertions where applicable.  The front page is entitled “BILL OF SALE OF REGISTERED VESSEL by Collins Bowne Co., Stationers’ Hall, 174 Pearl-st N.Y.” with a 3-masted full rigged American ship under shortened sail.  The inside page bears the image of a spread-winged American eagle perched on a shield.  This document measures 8 by 13 inches with 3 original folds.  It is in an excellent state of original preservation with no tears, stains or losses.  A very decorative piece of genuine American sailing history!  79

The 3-masted square rigged ship VICTORIA RUD was built in Bath, Maine in 1854.  She had a length overall of 145 feet 10 inches a breadth of 30 feet 5 inches, a depth of 15 feet 2 inches and displaced 621 tons.  Her Captain was Andrew Talbot.

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7.58  CLIPPERSHIP REFERENCE BOOK.  Carl Cutler, “Greyhounds of the Sea,” 1984, Naval Institute Press, Annapolis, Maryland, hard bound cloth cover with dust jacket, 660 pages exclusive of index.  Originally published in 1930, this American classic has long been recognized as the definitive reference documenting the heroic, but short-lived era of the American clipper ships.  This third edition brings additional data heretofore unpublished in the two earlier versions plus several color plates.  The main content deals with the glamorous history of those sleek ocean carriers which sacrificed capacity for all important speed.  This book has 6 very informative appendices:  I. 500 Records of American Ships,  II. Ships, Measurements, etc.,  III. American Voyages to China/England 1850-1860,   IV. California Voyages,  V. Flying Cloud, N.Y. to San Francisco 1851, VI. Ship Andrew Jackson, N.Y. to San Francisco.  10 by 7 ½ inches and nearly 2 inches thick!  Slight wear to dust jacket.  Content and cover as new.  A wonderful reference for the nautical library.  59

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7.57  ANTIQUARIAN REFERENCE BOOK.  Darcy Lever, “SHEET ANCHOR,” 1930, The Model Ship Society of Rhode Island, Providence, R.I., hard cloth cover, 124 pages, limited edition of 500.  The formal title being, “The Young Sea Officer’s SHEET ANCHOR; or a Key to the Leading of Rigging and to Practical Seamanship.”  Originally printed in London in 1808 the author’s introductory letter to the Lords of the Admiralty reads in part, “Your Permission to dedicate this Work to the Heads of the first Maritime Power in the World, is so very flattering, that were I not conscious how inadequately its Merits are proportioned to the Patronage, My Vanity would be excessive… Your Lordships’ Most humble, Most Obedient, And most grateful Servant.”  Exquisitely illustrated with the original detailed engravings, content includes Rigging and Sails, Seamanship, Appendix, and Dictionary of Sea Terms.  9 by 11 inches.  Overall condition is excellent noting the cover is worn on the edges with some staining on the front.  Otherwise the content is outstanding for an 80 year old book with 200 year old content!  149

Ex. Libris Craig Arnold, former librarian of the San Diego Maritime Museum and noted author of many books relating to San Diego maritime history.


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7.54  NAVAL ARCHITECT’s PLANS.  Original pencil drawing on high quality vellum  paper inscribed “FAST FISHING CRUISER” in the title block lower right.  Further it states, “44’ x 12 ½’ Designed for Mr. Chas S. Jones By Fellows & Stewart, Inc. – 3 – 7 – 46.  Scale ¼” = 1 FT.   G. B. Hooton.”  This precise working drawing depicts the sleek vessel in plan and elevation views.  Critical dimensions are given and details of the cabin and afterdeck are shown in scale.  9 by 13 ¼ inches sight.  Perfect original condition.  An interesting set of original boat builder’s plans over 60 years old.  249

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7.52  REFERENCE BOOK.  Carl Crossman,  “The China Trade,” 1972,  Pyne Press, Princeton New Jersey, First edition, 270 pages, hard cover with dust jacket and protective cover.  The first of 2 books authored by this well-respected expert, in large format and well illustrated in color and black and white.  Not just another “picture book,” this exhaustive reference contains detailed studies of Chinese exports beginning with the famous artists of 18th and 19th century, followed by the incredible work of the Chinese artisans in furniture, lacquerware, carving, fans, ivory, silver, pewter and household goods.  This book is written in a scholarly fashion with extensive footnotes and references following each chapter.  The chapter on silver is accompanied by detailed photos of marks.  There are also very informative appendices including a list of Chinese artists, a section on how to identify Chinese ports, and how to date views of the major trading port Canton. 9 ½ by 11 inches.  Excellent condition.  An invaluable reference!  59

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7.51  REFERENCE BOOK. Douglas Phillips-Birt, "A History of Seamanship," 1971.  First edition, Doubleday & Co., Inc., Garden City, New York. 316 pages exclusive of index, including an extensive glossary of naval terms.  Hardcover with dust jacket and protective cover.  Self-described as "The complete magnificently illustrated exploration of the art and science of sailing." We could not have put it better. In this very thorough treatment of the topic, the author explores the development of watercraft from ancient times up to the present day -- from reed boats to computer-operated super tankers.  Well illustrated in color and black and white with an emphasis given to sailing craft prior to the 19th century. The most comprehensive treatment of early sailing vessels and models that we have seen.  Simply a great book! As new condition.  49

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7.44  U-BOAT SUBMARINE REFERENCE BOOK.   Another exceptional compendium in the Time-Life series The Seafarers, this superb reference book is authored by maritime expert Douglas Botting and was published for Time-Life Books in Alexandria, Virginia in 1979.  Punctuated by beautiful paintings in full color, precise drawings, diagrams and period photographs, this book contains a revealing narrative which explores every aspect of the U-Boat’s rise and fall over the span of 2 world wars.   During the Great War of the 19teens militaristic Germany invested its industrial might in the development of submarine warfare.  The U-Boat became the icon of Axis stealth and ferocity.  Ignoring the treaty of Versailles, Hitler’s Reich was determined to take its U-Boat prowess to next level.  Under the direction of legendary Admiral Karl Doenitz, Nazi Germany’s submarine service was on the verge of annihilating the Allies’ merchant fleets.  Nothing before or since has matched the German U-Boats’ feats in warfare.  Fascinating reading!  As new.  49

 

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 7.43  REFERENCE BOOK, “THE PIRATES.”  Douglas Botting, 1978, Time-Life Books, Alexandria, Virginia.  Hard, faux leather cover, 189 pages exclusive of index.  The fabled lives and daring of early pirates on the high seas has given rise to unprecedented levels of public interest and adulation.  Skulls and crossbones are now seen everywhere!  The current fascination with pirates has been piqued by Hollywood movies, theme parks, television specials… even museum exhibits!  Here, contained within a single volume is the entire story!  The golden age of piracy began in the early 1700’s when a handful of seasoned sea captains discovered they could attain wealth and infamy quickly by plundering rather than steering the cargo ships of their day.   Many of them were Englishmen:  the likes of Charles Bellamy, Henry Every, Edward England, William Kidd and the most flamboyant of them all Edward Teach, better known as “Blackbeard.”  With an easy narrative style, punctuated by side bars of interest and profuse illustrations, the author guides us through those early days of anarchy at sea.  Fascinating reading!  The best of the classic Time-Life Seafarers series.  Excellent condition. 

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7.42  SAILOR’s VALENTINE POSTCARDS.  Lot of 5 Victorian postcards with “Valentine” themes depicting sailors and their sweethearts in classic farewell and return poses.  These charming cards measure 3 ½ by 5 ½ inches.  Four of the five are printed in full color.  All are in excellent, unfranked condition, although each bears a small adhesive label previously applied to identify their acquisition in the collection20

 

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7.40  EARLY NAUTICAL POST CARDS.  Lot of 30 turn-of-the-last century postcards relating to ocean commerce in and around New England.  Of particular note are a lithograph entitled “Reflections, Nantucket,” 6-masted schooner “William L. Douglas,” the whaling bark “Lagoda,” Cape Cod scenes, “Whalers at Pier, New Bedford,” and yachting scenes.  Most are in full color and unfranked, although some bear early stamps and interesting penned messages.  3 ½ by 5 1/2 inches and in generally good condition.  60

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7.38  FAMOUS P.O.W. ARTIFACTS CATALOG.  Raisonné of what was surely the most important and complete private collection of Napoleonic War prisoner artifacts ever assembled!   This catalog was published by well-respected nautical antiques dealer John Rinadli in September of 1986.  It comprises 116 pages cataloging 257 examples of the finest folk art ever produced by human hands!  It contains the most exquisite examples of bone and boxwood ship models, game boxes with cards and dominos, spinning jennies, straw work marquetry boxes, straw work chests, snuff boxes, chess sets, watch towers, bodkins, pipe tampers, game spinners or “teetotums,” tea caddies, models of fortresses, sewing devices, guillotines, snuff boxes, bone picks, miniature tools, picture frames, straw marquetry pictures and even eating utensils!  The diversity, ingenuity and precise workmanship of the items contained herein are truly mind boggling!  This catalog represents an unprecedented reference on the subject.  New old stock.  14

Ewart C. Freeston author of “Prisoner of War Ship Models 1775-1825,” 1973, Conway Maritime Press, Ltd., London, is THE definitive reference on P.O.W. works.  He writes: It was in 1793 that France declared war on England – a war which lasted until 1815.  As Britain dominated the conflict, French prisoners in English prisons abounded.  By 1796, the first prison especially for prisoners of war was built at Norman Cross.  Several others followed.  While the living conditions were horrid by modern standards, there soon came to be a symbiotic relationship between the incarcerated Frenchmen (many of whom were skilled craftsmen from the province of Dieppe) and their English guards.  The guards soon realized that the skills of the men in their charge could work to the advantage of both.  They began supplying the prisoners with tools, raw materials and a market in which to sell their wares.  So sophisticated was this cooperation, that amongst the materials the guards obtained was genuine gold foil!  The resultant output speaks for itself.

Ultimately the collection was dispersed at auction by the Richard W. Oliver of Kennebunk, Maine on August 7, 1888, as dictated by economic realities.

   



7.37 TIME-LIFE BOOK SERIES.  At the peak of their publishing prowess in the late 70’s Time, Incorporated, in cooperation with the editors of Life Magazine, set out to produce a set of books about men, ships and the sea, unrivaled in their research, quality of content and beautiful illustrations.  The result was the series entitled The Seafarers.   Each book is authored by world renowned experts in their field.  From this series we are now proud to offer 5 of those books at less than their published price over 30 years ago!  Each book is hard bound in faux leather and is in excellent original condition.  9 ½ by 11 ½ inches.  Your choice at this below market price.  Shipping is by UPS, which typically runs about $10.    19.95

a.  THE GREAT LINERS.  Melvin Maddocks, 1978.  The books starts out with several impressive full color plates of famous ocean liner posters.  It goes on to fully document the infancy of the age of steam and what it meant to ocean passenger liner service for the next 130 years.  Names like Titanic, Lusitania, Normandie, Queen Mary, Leviathan, are but a few.  A super, SUPER book for the price! (We also have one copy in fair condition for 9.95).

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b.  THE DREADNOUGHTS.  David Howarth, 1978.  A complete and very detailed account of the rise and fall of the mighty battleship in the world’s Navies.  The beginnings of the modern dreadnaught were shortly after the Spanish-American War.  Innovation and fierce competition amongst the world’s maritime nations led to the equivalent of a modern day “Arms Race” culminating in incredibly huge armored vessels with massive guns.  The famed World War I Battle of Jutland is well documented in words, photos, paintings and illustrations.

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c.  FIGHTING SAIL.  A.B.C. Whipple,  1978.  This book meticulously tracks the development of the ship of the line from its perfection in the mid-1700’s to the famous Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.  “Britannia ruled the waves.”  Much emphasis is given to the Royal Navy and the reasons for its dominance.  Fascinating insights and glorious illustrations.

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d.  THE FRIGATES.  Henry E. Gruppe, 1979.  Although the United States claimed sovereignty as a nation in 1776, it did not field an organized navy for another 20 years.  It was then that President George Washington called upon Congress to authorize construction of 6 frigates whose primary mission, at the time, was to suppress the growing acts of piracy on American merchantmen in the Mediterranean.  Little did the fledgling American Navy realize that it would be put to the test against the world’s biggest Navy scarcely a decade later in the War of 1812!  Well written in a most interesting narrative form with profuse illustrations. SOLD

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e.  THE MEN-OF-WAR.  David Howarth, 1978.  “Whosoever commands the sea commands trade; whosoever commands the trade of the world commands the riches of the world and consequently the world itself.  Sir Walter Raleigh early 1600’s.”  The English had recently defeated the Spanish Armada, but they continued to compete for ocean trade with the Dutch, French, Portuguese and the Americans.  This book chronicles those times.  Richly illustrated with famous paintings, prints and illustrations. SOLD

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f. THE VIKINGS. Robert Wernick, 1979. "A conquering host rising out of the sea mists." The first document savage attck by the Vikings was on a monastary on an island near Englan's Northumbria. The intruders frpm the sea had no feverence for the Christian God, no scruples about plundering a religious sanctuary and scant regard for human life. The atrocity was unprededented in the memory of living mand and ushered in 300 years of deredations by this ruthless early pirates. This book tells those stores. Beautifully illustrated with some incredible Middle Ages artwork. 19.95

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g. THE EXPLORERS. Richard Humble, 1978. With the Rennaisance came a new curiousty about the world at large, picqued by the experiences of the Crusaders in the exotic lands to the East. Untold wealth was to be had there and the prospect of finding new trade routes drove the early eplorers in ever expanding circles to discover new lands. First was the establishment of Eurpopean trade routes to India. Next the Spanish sailed Westward while the Portuguese headed East. The consquests of Columbus and Magellan make up an integral part of this fascinating book. Richly illustrated.

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h. THE SPANISH MAIN. Peter Wood, 1979. In the 16th century the Aztec Empire with its untold riches, was at its Zenith. The newly discovered New World was a tempting target for gold hungry Europeans. The first first vangaurd of plunderers was led by Hernan Cortez in 1519. Within the next 3 years, the Spanish effectively destroyed the Aztec nation. For the next 250 years the area off the coast of Central America, south of Florida and north of Venezuela was beset by ruthless pirates, the likes of Henry Morgan, seeking treasure in the unbriddled frontier which becasme known as the "Spanish Main." At the same time the slave trade in the area abounded. This book documents in pictures and words that most unsavory and bloody period in the history of the new Western World.

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7.05 YACHT LOG BOOKS. Set of 3 original Captain's logbooks from the New York Yacht Club Auxiliary Schooner Yacht MONIMIA, George Mc. K Brown, Owner and J. G. Jenssen, Master. The logs begin with the yacht at anchor at Larchmont Harbor and cover a period from June 1904 through September 1907, ending with her anchored in Whitestown. These are pre-printed log books, the oldest with marbled hard cover boards and pigskin spine, measuring 13 ½ by 10 inches. The next was sold by the famous New York chandlers "T.S. & J.D. Negus, Chronometer and Nautical Instruments Makers, Adjusters of Compasses in Iron Ships and Steamers, Binnacles, Compasses, Charts, Night Glasses, & c. Chronometer Maker to the U.S. Navy, Navigation Warehouse. 140 Water Street." as indicated on the title page. It measures 10 ½ by 13 inches, is hardbound and contains over 100 pages. Included within the front cover is a receipt from Mssrs. Negus acknowledging receipt of Monimia's Negus chronometer number 2035, presumably for servicing. The third log book is "Compliments of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York" as indicated on the front cover, showing a colorful advertisement for the company with its Indian head logo on the back cover, noting "Edward Doton, Special Agent, New London, Ct." The back page contains "The New International Code of Signals" depicting a colorful array of identified signal flags and pennants. Included in the front cover of this log is a post card dated "Jersey City, N.J. November 5, 1906 from C.W. Brooks to Geo. Kesson Brown, Yacht "Monimia" West Mystic, Conn." advising the owner of a shipment of needed supplies. All three books contain entries made by Captain Jenssen in a very legible hand pertaining mainly to the yacht's position, weather, ports visited, sightings, etc. The books are in fair to good condition showing minor wear, some water marking and soiling expected of such "working books" 100 years old.  3 antique ship’s logs for just over $100 each?   Yes!   395

 
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7.25 REFERENCE BOOK. H.H. Archibald, "The Wooden Fighting Ship in the Royal Navy AD 897-1860," 1968 Arco Publishing Co., New York. 169 pages, hard cloth cover with dust jacket. This large format book contains a wealth of detailed information on the development of ships in the English Navy from its earliest beginnings. Written in a narrative style which is accompanied by numerous color plates and black and white drawings, this book is everything one could hope for on the topic. But if that weren't enough the author has compiled 8 comprehensive appendixes: 1. A summary of Naval events by year from 897-1860. 2. British and Enemy Losses of ships over 50 guns from 1688-1855. 3. Ships under the reign of English monarchs from 1517-1805 (including crews, guns ship statistics, etc.) An amazing amount of information here alone! 4. Some abstracts from the establishment of the Royal Navy between 1814-1860. 5. Two facsimile reprints of tables in the book "A Sea-Man's Grammar 1627." 6. Flags and Pennants of Command and Distinction. 7. Types of shot and shell (with drawings). 8. Glossary of Nautical Terms. This book is ex the collection of the Chief of Staff of Anti-Submarine Warfare Group 3. It does contain some neatly underlined paragraphs on a couple of pages. Otherwise it is in outstanding, virtually mint condition. Only the dust jacket is slightly torn at the top and bottom near the spine. 12 1/2 by 9 1/4 inches by 1 inch thick. A simply "great" book which would make a wonderful gift! 69

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 7.68 NAVAL HISTORY BOOK WITH FAMOUS ADMIRAL's PRESENTATION. Eloise Engle and Arnold Lott, "America's Maritime Heritage," United States Naval Institute Press, Annapolis, Maryland, 1975, 357 pages, hard back with dust jacket, black and white illustrations and a center section containing 12 color plates. This well written, factual, and concise book has it all. It begins in chronological sequence with a section entitled "The Days of Growth," tracking major maritime events in two subsequent sections, "The Years of Achievement" and "A Century of Progress." Within these are chapters such as "Colonial America, The Revolutionary War, Perils of Independence, Piracy and Slavery, Clippers to California, The Civil War, The Navy and the Nation, and Global War." Also contained is complete appendix listing Maritime Museums, Exhibits and Libraries. Of particular note is the hand written inscription in the front of this book reading "Best wishes to Rear Admiral Cecil Kempf on the occasion of the Naval Institute's visit to San Diego" signed "J R Holloway III, Admiral, US Navy (sic), 15 April 1976." 59

Cecil Kempf went on to become Vice Admiral and retired in Coronado, California. James L. Holloway, III was a four star Admiral and Chief of Naval Operations on the nation's Joint Chiefs of Staff from July 1974 to June 1978, the time of this presentation.


7.17 SAILING SHIP REFERENCE BOOK. Alexander Laing, "Seafaring America," 1974, American Heritage Publishing Co., New York. 344 pages, hard cloth cover with dust jacket. This monumental reference, unlike many books documenting the history of ships, deals only with the age of sail. Beautifully illustrated in color and black and white the author narrates the history of sail in America with the following chapters: The Colonial Seafarer, The Revolution at Sea, World Traders, The Age of Combat Sail, The Whaling Enterprises, The Years of Primacy, The Clipper Ships, and The Persistence of Sail. Although not titled, the topics of the slave trade, exploration, passenger service, scrimshaw, and yachting are all covered as well! Exceptionally well written in a factual yet pleasing narrative style. Certainly one of the best books ever written on the topic which sold for $25 in 1974. Excellent condition. 59

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7.31 SHIP CARVING REFERENCE BOOK. Long recognized as the most comprehensive and definitive book on the topic of early American decorative ship carving, this groundbreaking book was written by renown scholar and Curator of the Peabody-Essex Museum, M. V. Brewington. Published by the Barre Publishing Co., Barre, Massachusetts in 1962, it is hard cover with 164 pages exclusive of index with dust jacket and protective plastic cover. The cover and frontispiece are adorned with the most splendid carving of legendary American Indian maiden Pocahontus, attributed to William Rush (ca. 1810). The contents are no less spectacular. Mr. Brewington takes us through the history of ship carving in American chronologically from the Colonial era, Independence, Frigates & Packets, the Clipper ships, and finally the end of the art as it dwindled in the early 20th century. This book is scholarly-written and profusely illustrated with old photographs, original carver sketches, line drawings and photographs of extant examples of the marine carver's art. Ex-libris. Slightly soiled dust jacket and end papers. Content fine. 95

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7.22 REFERENCE BOOK. Philip N. Thomas, "British Figureheads & Shipcarvers," 1995, Waine Research Publications, Wolverhampton, England. 115 pages inclusive of informative indices, hard cover with dust jacket. The author divides the topic of ship carving into two groups: Merchant ship carvings and their carvers, and Naval figureheads and their carvers. This distinction is real and the author explains why in informative text with numerous black and white photographs, color photographs and line drawings. Each section contains an extensive biography of every known carver. Countless figureheads are depicted, described and identified with their vessels' names, when known. THE one and only comprehensive book on the topic of British ship figureheads and the men who carved them. Absolutely invaluable source material. New condition. 49

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7.21 REFERENCE BOOK. Anthony Preston, "BATTLESHIPS," 1982, Bison Books Limited, Greenwich, Connecticut, hard cover with dust jacket, 63 pages exclusive of index. The beginnings of the battleship can be traced back more than 5 centuries when it first became feasible to mount heavy guns on board a ship. But the term "battleship" was coined much later, in the mid-19th century, when iron clad ships known as "floating batteries" were first introduced. The fabled encounter between the USS MONITOR and the MERRIMAC (CSS VIRIGNIA) captured the world's attention. By the end of that century a new breed of fighting ships, the dreadnought, was introduced and dominated the world's oceans for the next 50 years. The focus of this well written book is on that period between the the Great White Fleet era and the end of World War II. It contains over 100 pictures in color and black and white. Anthony Preston, was widely recognized as the world's leading authority on navies, ships and war at sea. His narrative text is factual and comprehensive, describing the major naval engagements enhanced by period photographs. This 25 year old book is as new! 49

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7.18 REFERENCE BOOK. Gordon Newell and Joe Williamson, "Pacific Steamboats, A Vivid Pictorial History of the West Coast's Boats and Boatmen," 1968, Superior Publishing Co. A Division of Bonanza Books, New York. 198 pages exclusive of photo index, hard cloth cover with dust jacket. This collaborative effort between ship historian Newell and marine photographer Williamson coalesces to bring the reader a comprehensive photographic history of virtually ever sidewheeler and steam ferry that ever plied the waters of the West Coast! Profusely illustrated in black and white with detailed captions, Newell's narrative writing style adds much to the graphic depiction of these vessels and the men who manned them. The photographic index is a very valuable research tool in it own right. Excellent condition, dust jacket with slight wear only. 49

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7.15 REFERENCE BOOK. E.G.R. Taylor, "The Mathematical Practitioners of Hanoverian England 1714 -1840," 1966, The Institute of Navigation, Cambridge University Press, facsimile reprint with permission of the Institute of Navigation, 1989. 483 pages exclusive of index, hard bound cloth cover. In 1714 the British Parliament offered the sum of £20,000 to whomsoever could find the longitude at sea. By 1840, the year of Queen Victoria's wedding, the term "mathematical instrument maker" had fallen into disuse, as the application of geometry crossed over into every facet of science from time keeping , surveying, architecture, gunnery and navigation. The author begins with a narrative history of the era in the first 100 pages. Thereafter the entire book is dedicated to the biographies of all known makers, serially numbered, grouped alphabetically within a series of dated periods. Each entry contains sources, types of instruments made, and locations of existing examples. Without a doubt, this is the most comprehensive reference book of its type. We have found it indispensable. As new. 69


7.12 CLIPPERSHIP BOOK. Basil Lubbock, "The China Clippers," 1919, reprinted 1957, Brown Son & Ferguson, Ltd. Glasgow, 288 pages exclusive of index, hard cloth cover. This famous book needs no introduction to those "in the know" on nautical topics. It has long been recognized as the benchmark reference on the topic of the 19th century clipper ships both in America and Britain. Just a sampling its topics are: "The Baltimore Clippers, The Yankee Clippers, The Boom in American Clipper Ship Building, The 'Flying Cloud,' Rivalry of Great Britain and America in the Tea Trade, The Builders and Designers of the Famous Tea Clippers, Sail Plans of the Crack Clippers, Deck Plans, The Captains, The Owners, Chinese Pirates, Best Passages, Sail Plan of the 'Cutty Sark'," etc., etc. Well illustrated in black and white with several photographs of ship paintings and fold-out plans. A remarkable and truly indispensable reference. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a nearly pristine copy of this very scarce book! 195

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7.11 REFERENCE BOOK. Marvin E. Whitney, "Military Timepieces," 1992, American Watchmakers Institute Press, Cincinnati, Ohio, 637 pages exclusive of index and bibliography, hard cover with dust jacket. To those in the know this important book needs no introduction. It is widely regarded as THE bible of military clocks, watches and chronometers, being a comprehensive study on both the technological and historical aspects of such time keeping, with emphasis on those time pieces (foreign and domestic) that were used by all branches of the American armed forces. During his lifetime Mr. Whitney was revered as America's foremost expert on the topic. Unavailable today, this book is is rarely found, even in used condition. This copy is mint, as originally sealed at the printer's! We are pleased to be able to offer it to our valued clientele. 199

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7.10 REFERENCE BOOK. Gloria Clifton, "Dictionary of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851," 1995, Philip Wilson Publishers Ltd, London, 331 pages inclusive of index, hardcover with dust jacket. Without a doubt this is the most useful reference book in our library. We turn to it time and again, using it virtually every week for this presentation. Within these pages Ms. Clifton, a curator at the prestigious National Maritime Museum Greenwich, in conjunction with world renown scientific instrument authority Gerard L'E Turner, has compiled the most comprehensive listing of makers to date. Each entry includes the maker's dates, family ties, addresses, type manufacture, associations and references. Many are even accompanied by photographs of their trade labels. Indispensable! New. 195

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7.97 CAPTAIN'S PRESENTATION BOOK. Richard C. McKay, "Some Famous Sailing Ships and Their Builder Donald McKay," 1931, G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York and London, 376 pages exclusive of index, blue cloth hard cover with gold embossed title, dust jacket. It was Bostonian Donald McKay who designed and built the fastest, staunchest and most beautiful vessels ever propelled by sail. Most of America's 19th century maritime glory was due to his genius. Written by his grandson, this book is a study of those wonderful packets and clippers with a full a biography on their famous builder. It also contains a complete listing of all the ships constructed by McKay, in Appendix I and their record passages in Appendix II. 10 color plates and 48 black and white illustrations. The book itself is in outstanding, unflawed condition. The dust jacket shows some wear. 119

Of special note is the hand penned inscription on the overleaf, "Isaac Perington, Capt. Louis Van Bogaert 12/24/50." Captain Bogaert was the best known ferry boat skipper in and around the Seattle, Puget Sound area during the early 1900's. He was commodore of the Black Ball Line and senior master of the Washington State Ferries. Upon his retirement on September 13, 1957 Captain Bogaert was given a farewell party by the Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society, which issued souvenir tickets to passengers aboard his last command, the fast excursion steamer CHIPPEWA. Captain Bogaert is extensively referred to in Newell & Williamson's book, "Pacific Steamboats" and is pictured on page 195.

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7.96 WHALING BOOK. Frank T. Bullen, "The Cruise of the Cachalot - Round the World After Sperm Whales," 1926, Dodd, Mead, New York, 301 pages, hard bound, cloth cover. This is one of the best books ever written from a crewman's perspective about life aboard a 19th century Yankee whaler. It gives authentic insight into what it was like to leave port and not return for over 3 years in pursuit of the whale in the North Atlantic to Cape Horn, the Arctic to the Antarctic and the South Pacific to the Indian Ocean. Good sound condition, noting slight wear. Beautifully illustrated with color plates. Truly fascinating, indeed unbelievable reading! 89

Ex collection of Lakeside School, Seattle, alma mater of Bill Gates.

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7.89 TRADE CARD. Rare 4th quarter of the 19th century American trade card advertising "THE WORLD RENOWNED STEAMERS BRISTOL & PROVIDENCE PASSING AT MIDNIGHT" as titled below a lovely chromolithographed broadside of the ships with a lighthouse in the distance. The reverse of the card touts the Fall River Line between New York and Boston noting "The very best Route to and from New York, Boston, Taunton, New Bedford, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Cape Cod, the White Mountains, and all points East, South and West. MUSIC. GRAND PROMENADE CONCERT." with additional information. 3 1/4 by 5 3 1/4 inches. Excellent condition with strong imagery and color, noting two edges have been trimmed slightly. Circa 1880. 150

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7.81 REFERENCE BOOK. Hans Jurgen Hansen, "Art and the Seafarer," 1966 The Viking Press, New York, 288 pages, hard cover with dust jacket, exclusive of key to illustrations and bibliography. Here is one of the "big two" of the early reference books covering nautical art and antiques. Published in the same year and in the same large format (10 by 12 1/2 inches) as its better known counterpart "Decorative Arts of the Mariner," this very scarce book represents a compilation of contributions from a number of world renown experts. Topics explored include Ship Architecture, Ship Models, Wood Carvings on Ships, Ship Portraiture, Glass paintings of Ships, and Seamen's Crafts. An additional Chapter entitled "Maritime Objects d'Art and Antiques, Collector's Pieces and Their Value" gives insight into the "How To" of nautical collecting. This book is scholarly written with cross-referenced text magnificently complimented by a rich array of photographs, many in color. Condition is very good. The dust jacket does exhibit slight foxing to the top left front and some minor losses and tears. The cover is worn at the tips of the bottom two corners. These in no way affect the content. All pages are excellent. This is a rare and valuable nautical reference that we are very pleased to be able to offer. 99

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7.53 REFERENCE BOOK. Howard Chapelle, "The History of the American Sailing Navy," 1949 Bonanza Books, New York. 529 pages exclusive of index, hard bound with dust jacket. Here is an exceptional book written by one of the foremost authorities and writers on sailing ships, Howard Chapelle. This exhaustive presentation is copiously illustrated with hull plans, half tones of some of the ships represented, and with many naval architect line drawings -- over 200 images in all! Chapelle starts with the Colonial Navy in the late 1600's and works chronologically through the Civil War and the end of the age of sail, with an easy to read, fact filled narrative style. Included is an extremely informative Appendix which contains specific measurements and detailed descriptions of several named commissioned sailing vessels in the United States Navy, including plans and drawings. This is a magnificent, must have reference book for the informed American nautical collector or student of the history of the American Navy. Mint condition. 79

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7.47 REFERENCE BOOK. Frederick Emmons, "The Atlantic Liners," 1977, Bonanza Book, New York. 160 pages including an Index of Ships. This hardcover book with dust jacket covers the major liners of the world that plied the Atlantic from 1925 through 1970. It is organized by country, and then by Steamship company, with a history of each company given. The remainder of the book is dedicated to detailed information on the ships themselves. Each entry provides a line drawn profile view along with a paragraph on the ship's characteristics, service history, and ultimate fate. An invaluable research tool! 39


7.27 LIGHTHOUSE REFERENCE BOOK. Jim Gibbs, "West Coast Lighthouses," 1974, Superior Publishing Company, Seattle, 1st Ed., 204 pages exclusive of photo index, hard cover with dust jacket. With typical thoroughness, maritime historian Jim Gibbs documents every known Pacific Coast lighthouse between the Mexican and Canadian borders. Each lighthouse is described and a short history of each is included in Mr. Gibbs' pleasing narrative style. This book is replete with exceptional period photographs and diagrams. A must have book for the lighthouse aficionado. Good, used condition. 79


7.9 REFERENCE BOOK. "Catalog of the Henry Huddleston Rogers Collection of Ship Models," 1954, U.S. Naval Institute, Annapolis, MD. This is the scarce, original first edition, fully illustrated and described in a hard-bound record of 116 pages cataloging the fabulous model collection now housed at the United States Naval Academy Museum, widely recognized as one of, if not THE, finest collections of ship models in the world. Simply Unbelievable! Excellent condition, cloth cover. 69

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19.59 YACHT BOOK. A.B.C. Whipple, "The Racing Yachts," 1980, Time-Life Books, Inc., Alexandria, Virginia. 173 pages exclusive of index, hard cover. On October 1st, 1661 two Royal yachts, the CATHERINE with King Charles II embarked, and the yacht ANNE with the King's brother the Duke of York on board, sailed down the Thames. To spectators on shore, it looked like a lavish floating party. But what they were actually witnessing was the first yacht race in history! From there the book chronicles the advent and advance of yacht racing through more than 3 centuries culminating in the "Whitbread Race" of open ocean yachts around the world in 1973. This colorfully illustrated book covers the most famous yacht races of them all, the America's Cup at length: technological advances, the races themselves and the personalities of the great yachtsmen who made the races happen. A wealth of information which makes for fascinating reading. 79

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