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118pp. 24 cm. Hardcover Very good condition good
108 pages including index. Tells the story of the salmon'e epic journey far out into the Pacific Ocean and back. Brings together science and mythology in a fascinating story that reveals secrets of the Adam's River sockeye that are only now coming to light. Includes many colour and black and white photographs plus 16 original drawings by Tom Moore. Usual library markings. Average wear. Book
In-16 (cm. 17.90), legatura in piena pelle, titolo al dorso ed iniziali al piatto anteriore impresse in oro, pp. (12), 290, (2bi.), con alcune illustrazioni in bianco e nero fuori testo. Texte en français. Traduit de l'anglais par Fernande Dauriac. Ex libris e segnatura al risguardo anteriore. Dorso e tagli sbiaditi. Macchie ai risguardi; peraltro, volume in buono stato di conservazione (good copy).
Oversize. 280 p., illus. Hardcover Very good condition good
Roy. 8vo., Fourth Edition, with coloured frontispiece, plates in monochrome, very numerous sail plans and other diagrams in the text, and endpaper maps; blue cloth, upper board blocked in gilt, gilt back, blue top (mildly faded), a very good, bright, clean copy in unclipped dusdtwrapper, the latter lightly chipped AT extremities. THIS COPY WAS FORMERLY IN THE LIBRARY OF DR. MICHAEL GILKES FRCS AND COMES WITH A SMALL ARCHIVE OF LETTERS AND EPHEMERA RELATING TO THE AUTHOR. The archive comprises (a) six T.L.s. and draft letters from Illingworth to Gilkes relating to participation in, and preparations for, the Newport-Bermuda Race 1962 in the yacht PHEROUSA. Several of the letters are on Illingworth & Primrose stationery. Among many other matters, Illingworth accepts Gilkes' suggestion that he manage the medical services; (b) Entry Form, Conditions, and General Information pamphlets for the Newport-Bermuda Race 1960. A SPLENDID ASSOCIATION COPY WITH VALUABLE MEMORABILIA OF ONE OF THE LEADING UK YACHT DESIGN PARTNERSHIPS OF THE PERIOD.
Roy. 8vo., Third Edition, with coloured frontispiece, plates in monochrome, very numerous sail plans and other diagrams in the text, and endpaper maps; blue cloth, upper board blocked in gilt, gilt back, backstrip moderately sunned, blue top (mildly faded), a very good, bright, clean copy. Revised version of a work first published in 1949.
512 pages. The third of seven reports which cover the survey and demarcation of the international boundary between Alaska and Canada and between the United States and Canada from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, excepting that part of the boundary through the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River, which was surveyed and reported upon by the International Waterways Commission. Compiled in accordance with the provisions of Article III of the treaty between the United States and Great Britain, signed at Washington, April 11, 1908. Printed on high quality coated paper. Includes four colour fold-out maps, all of which are in excellent condition. Dozens of fascinating black and white photographs. Detailed Table of Contents, List of Illustrations, and Indeces. Clean, bright and unmarked. Very light wear. Binding tight. Bright gilt lettering upon green spine. Lettering upon front board significantly faded. Top and bottom corners of the last 60 pages bear minor moisture-induced undulations. Very nice copy. Please note: Sketches of the triangulation and precise traverse were printed under separate cover which is not included. Book
Very Good Turkish, Ottoman (1500-1928) Full morocco in Ottoman style. Large roy. 8vo. (25 x 18 cm). In Ottoman script (Old Turkish with Arabic letters). 62 p., 18 unnumbered b/w photos, and four b/w maps. Slight foxing on extremities. Otherwise a very good copy. First and only edition of this exceedingly rare first book on Muslims and Islam in the Comoro Islands of Africa, located in the Mozambique Channel to the north-west of Madagascar and facing Mozambique, including Ngazidja (Grande Comore), Ndzuwani (Anjouan), Mwali (Moheli) and Mayotte (Maore) Islands. The book gives detailed information about the races, customs, and traditions of the natives of the archipelago, the introduction of Islam to the islands, and how influential it was on the people as well as on their education, social structure and the population of the archipelago. The work carried out in the context of missionary activities is also discussed in detail, and such information is supported by photographs, statistical tables and chronology of the islands. According to the information given in the work, Muslims first came to Yuhana Island in 750 AD and began to settle on the island. Since 854, there are claims that the Ismailis, a Shiite community, and then the Fatimid prince came to the islands and ruled for a period. Especially Arabs, Iranians, and Indians, who came and settled on the islands mostly for trade or travel, introduced Islam to the islands' natives, strengthened their ties with marriages and thus increased the population and influence on the islands and became instrumental in the establishment of Islam. Okday also describes the process of French exploitation that started when Comoros fell into the hands of the French, each of whom was under the control of the Malagasy despite England and Germany, and got the support of their pirates. This book has rich and attractive photos of natives of the archipelago, and other peoples who lived on the islands like Arabs, traditional homes and streets, Sultan Ahmad of the Comodo, statesmen and clergies, Prince Said Mohammad, women, and a French ship named 'La Bourdonnaise' as well as four maps showing the African continent and each of the islands. Ismail Hakki Tevfik Okday was an Ottoman intellectual and military commander, who participated in the First Balkan War, the Great War, and the Turkish War of Independence. He was born in Athens as the son of Ahmet Tevfik Pasha, who was then the Ottoman Ambassador to Greece, and later became the last Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire. Only two printed copies in OCLC: 949523840 (Bogaziçi University and Stanford University Libraries).; Özege 131.
Book shows a little crunch at upper spine with a crease resulting, otherwise very light scuffing to covers only. Binding is solid and square, covers have sharp corners, exterior shows no other blemishes, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. 42 pages with b&w photo section.
Limited Edition 2 Volume Set. xii, 496, iii, 657 pages. Index. Footnotes. Lists of Crews for Squadron 99, Squadron 355, and Squadron 356. "The histories of 'Liberator' Squadrons of the R.A.F. in Lord Mountbatten's South East Asia Command in the Second World War. These American aircraft came into service in 231 Group, the RAF Heavy Bomber component of Allied Strategic Air Force, and in 222 Group, Indian Ocean Air Force." - back cover of Vol I. Clean and unmarked with light wear. Bindings tight. A quality copy of this very informative set. Book
220p., illus. Hardcover Very good condition good
8vo., First Edition, with frontispiece and plates, neat contemporary inscription on front free endpaper; orange and black cloth to Cunard house design, backstrip lettered in red, a very good, bright, clean copy. SCARCE IN THIS CONDITION.
8vo., Second Edition, with a frontispiece, fore-edges lightly spotted; original blue boards, upper board and backstrip lettered in blue, a very good, clean copy in price-clipped dustwrapper, the latter moderately age-browned and with one of two short closed tears. With prize bookplate in gilt and colours on front paste-down. Dustwrapper artwork by Serge Drigin. Judd's classic tale was first published in 1928.
226 p. Hardcover Very good condition good
168 pages. Index. Black and white photographic plates. "A collection of true stories of men and ships that sailed from Victoria, British Columbia, told by old seamen at meetings of the Thermopylae Club." - from title page. Gift greetings upon half-title page. Light wear. Quality copy. Book
Unpaginated. Photograph on each page. Oblong 8vo. Softcover. Original pictorial wraps. Special Gift Edition introducing the Boardwalk Regency Hotel Casino. Reproduction of photographs taken by Lida Hall, a resident of Atlantic City. Very good. W103 RtStack x2
Folio 96p., illus. Hardcover Very good condition good
8vo [23.5 x 15.5 cm]; xiii, [i], 242 pp, plates and illus, maps including full-page and folding, bibliog, index. original cloth, very slightly rubbed at lower edge, fine and clean. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. The Indian Ocean islands, including the Seychelles, the Mascarenes, Mauritius, Madagascar, Rodriguez, Reunion, Aldabra, Corzet, Kerguelen, Heard Islands, etc, are described in detail including flora and fauna, population, politics, religion of people, produce, geography, commerce, history, etc.
This is a fine hardcover copy in a fine dust jacket. Spine of jacket a bit sunned. Completely clean inside and out. Text in French. Second edition revised and enlarged. Color and or black & white illustrations on every page. Bibliography. 12" high X 9" wide, 247 pages. Large heavy book, foreign shipping will be extra. This book will be securely wrapped and packed in a sturdy box and shipped with tracking.
52 pages. Features: Cover photo of the Averity; Great centrefold photo of preserved victory ship Lane Victory; Vintage Passenger Ships of the World - Part 4; Victory Ships of WWII; Naval Review; Piracy Today; A-Z of Ocean Liners; European Ferry commentary; Ships Pictorial; Return of the Severn Princess; Flensburger Damf-Rundum; and much more. Average wear. A sound copy. Book
Milano, Rusconi, 1978, in-8, cartone editoriale, pp. 242. Con illustrazioni a colori e in b.n.
In 8° (23 x 15,5 cm). IV, 104 pp. Brossura editoriale. Numerose ill. fotografiche di grande valore documentario.
A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding. 128 pages. Oblong format: 10"w x 7 1/2"h. Many black and white photos.
Verona, 1988, 8vo stralcio con copertina posticcia muta, pp. 421/438 con una figura, 2 cartine, 4 illustrazioni fotografiche e 2 tavole illustrate, ripiegate. - !! ATTENZIONE !!: Con il termine estratto (o stralcio) intendiamo riferirci ad un fascicolo contenente un articolo, completo in se, 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 perché ci è sconosciuta. - !! ATTENTION !!: : NOT A BOOK : “extract” or “excerpt” 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.