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4to., First Edition, with very numerous photographs and facsimiles in the text; cloth, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. An excellent appraisal. Most of the text is based on the original log books and on accounts written before 1946
227 pages. Bibliography. Index. Black and white maps and reproductions of photos. "Carefully researched and written with wit and style. Provides a fascinating look at Atlantic Canada's railways - the roadbeds, the rolling stock and the people who made it all happen. Speaks to why we continue to look on the railway with affection and nostalgia. Usual library markings. Somewhat above-average wear. A sound reference copy. Book
278 p., illus. Cartography by Russell H. Lenz Hardcover Very good condition good
Roma, Stabilimento Tip. del Giornale d'Italia, [1949], in-8 stretto, br. editoriale, pp. 19,[1]. Con ritratto fotografico di Sforza. Aloni da polvere sula copertina anteriore.
8vo. First Edition with 2 plates on 1 as frontispiece 8 plates on 4 and a full-page map in the text; cloth backstrip lettered and blocked in yellow and blue a very good clean copy in price-clipped dustwrapper the latter lightly age-marked on lower panel. The first full-length study of a North Atlantic convoy vividly-written and carefully compiled from official sources supported by personal accounts on both sides. At times it delivers a minute-by-minute of the 'fiercest battle' against several wolf-pack
In 8°, br. edit., pp. 383,(1); coll. "Quaderni del Dipartimento di Discipline Storiche / 14"; ottimo es.. (L032) (spedizione standard SEMPRE tracciata con raccomandata-piego di libri, eventuale FATTURA da richiedere all'ordine)
A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding. 407 pages.
731 pages. Canada Bulletin of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences No. 219. Replaces "Fishes of the Atlantic Coast of Canada" as the authoritative reference in its field. It will be invaluable to all involved in the fisheries resource and its allied studies." - from dust jacket. Clean and bright with light wear. Prior owner's name in marker upon fore-edge of text. A quality copy. Book
42 pages. Features: Interesting Packard-Diesel photo ad inside front cover explains how their engine gains revs when going over mountain tops; Thompson Valve ad commemorates the "Southern Cross", piloted by Wing Commander Charles Kingford-Smith, which completed the first successful east-west Atlantic crossing in a heavier-than-air craft in 1930; New Features of Engines Exhibited at the National Aircraft Show; Wind Tunnel Tests and Performance Calculations on the Medvedeff Monobiplane; The Month's Best from the Foreign Press - The Development of Deck Flying (to/from aircraft carriers) with photo of Squadron Commander Dunning's first successful landing on the H.M.S. Furious, and three photos of the fatal second attempt; Airplane Motor Radio Shielding; Aircraft Servicing Solutions; Compensating the Compass - Periodic Inspection and Servicing; many more nostalgic ads. Unmarked with average wear. A sound vintage copy. Book
8vo., First Edition, with frontispiece, 8 plates, front endpaper plan and rear endpaper map, neat contemporary signature on front free endpaper; pale blue cloth, gilt back, backstrip sunned at extreme head and tail else a very good, bright, clean copy in unclipped dustwrapper, the latter chipped (not affecting lettering) at head and tail. Vividly written first-hand account by the captain who took his boat to Argentina after the Surrender and created the world-wide rumour that he had carried Hitler with him. THE FIRST EDITION IS NOW SCARCE, ESPECIALLY IN THIS CONDITION. Enser, p.430; Law, 1728.
Roma, Tip. del Senato, 1949, in-8, br. edit., pp. 38. Invio autografo dell'Autore.
234 pages. Footnotes. Maps. "The history behind today's headlines about confrontations between governments, companies, woodlot owners, workers and conservationists in the forest industry - a penetrating look at the exploitation and management of Maritime forest resources over the last century." - from back cover. Prior owner's name stamped on bottom and fore-edges, and half-title page, otherwise unmarked with light wear. A sound copy. Book
Milano, 1943, stralcio con copertina posticcia muta, pp. 422/432 con numerose fotografie. - !! ATTENZIONE !!: Con il termine estratto (o stralcio) intendiamo riferirci ad un fascicolo contenente un articolo di rivista, sia che esso sia stato stampato a parte utilizzando la stessa composizione sia che provenga direttamente da una rivista. Le pagine sono indicate come "da/a", ad esempio: 229/231 significa che il testo è composto da tre pagine. Quando la rivista di provenienza non viene indicata é perchè ci è sconosciuta. - !! ATTENTION !!: : NOT A BOOK : “estratto” or “stralcio” means simply a few pages, original nonetheless, printed in a magazine. Pages are indicated as in "from” “to", for example: 229/231 means the text comprises three pages (229, 230 and 231). If the magazine that contained the pages is not mentioned, it is because it is unknown to us.
8vo., First Edition; blue cloth, upper board and backstrip blocked and lettered in gilt, a fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. Important record covering Coastal Command, Intelligence, Equipment and Techniques, and including a German perspective by Dr. J. Rohwer. UNCOMMON.
PLOUDALMEZEAU (29), Ed. Label LN - 2005 - In-4 - Cartonnage éditeur illustré en couleurs 1 et 4 plats - Nombreuses illustrations NB dans le texte et HT, certaines PP, et 16 planches in fine en couleurs - Glossaire, bibliographie - 311 pages + 16 planches - Neuf
2 vols., 4to., First Edition, text in German, with very numerous photographs, diagrams and charts in the text, and illustrated endpapers; grey cloth, backstrips lettered in navy blue, a near fine set in unclipped dustwrapper. A standard reference COMPLETE SETS IN THIS CONDITION ARE SCARCE.
4to., First Edition thus, with very numerous illustrations, diagrams and charts in the text; cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. This monumental study, first published by Lehmanns of Munich in 1975, remains the standard reference. The first English edition is considerably revised and expanded. SCARCE IN THIS CONDITION.
London, Imray, Lautrie, Norie & Wilson, Ltd., Chart and Nautical Book Publishers, s.d. (fine sec. XIX), in-8, br. edit., pp. 43, (1). Sunto per rapida consultazione pratica di una più vasta opera intitolata "The South Atlantic Directory" comprensiva d'una Carta dell'Atlantico del Sud.
Oblong 4to., First Edition, with frontispiece and numerous photographs and detailed drawings in the text; grey cloth, gilt back, a near fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper. One of the scarcest titles in Conway's outstanding Anatomy of the Ship series.
8vo., First Edition, with 15 plates on 8, diagram and 5 maps in the text, and front and rear endpaper maps; navy cloth, gilt back, a very good, bright, clean copy. Roskill's account of the capture of submarines, principally that of U-110 captured intact during Convoy OB318. Suppressed during the war, the story appears here for the first time. TTHE ORIGINAL EDITION IS SCARCE IN THIS CONDITION. Enser, p.430; Law, 0261.
4to., First Edition, with double-page spread of coloured illustrations and numerous monochrome photographs in the text; original pictorial wrappers, wire-stitched as issued, a near fine copy. A scarce title in this valuable and sought after series. Law, 1726.
No marks or inscriptions. No creasing to covers or to spine. A very clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards, slight fading near spine and no bumping to corners. Large pull-out map in excellent condition. 70pp. Walking tours in Lanzarote plus car trips and picnic places.
8vo., First Edition, with illustrations, facsimiles and maps in the text, neat signature on front paste-down; brown cloth, backstrip lettered in silver, a very good, bright, clean copy in price-clipped dustwrapper.
139 pages. Signed and inscribed by authors inside front cover. Numerous reproductions of black and white archival photos in text. Deals almost entirely with the trade from Saint Pierre. Binding tight. Somewhat above-average wear. A sound reference copy. Book
8vo., First Edition, with frontispiece and 34 plates on 16; handsomely bound in full navy crushed morocco, sides with gilt frame border, back with raised bands, second and fourth compartments ruled and lettered in gilt, all other compartments tooled with RN Crown in gilt, gilt top, hand-made endpapers, blue marker ribbon, a most attractive copy ideal as a gift or for presentation. Still the best biography of the Royal Navy's leading U-boat hunter of WWII. THE ORIGINAL EDITION IS SCARCE. Enser, p.383; Law, 0218.