THE SAFEGUARD OF THE SEA : a Naval History of Britain, Volume One 660 - 1649
by Rodger, N.A.M
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- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine/Very Good
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About This Item
London: Harper Collins / National Maritime Museum, 1997. Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good. Fascinating account of the Interaction of England's National, Political History with the Development or Atrophy of her Sea-Power. Also a marvellously lucid and well Documented account of Ships, Weapons & Logistics. B&W illustrations & Maps. Blue cloth cover with gilt Lettering to spine. Endpapers illustrated with maps. 691 Pages, 1.5 Kilos, 9 1/2" Tall. No inscriptions. Jacket has a very small closed edge tear at the bottom (1/42 long, repaired from inside with clear tape). Slight fading on left side of jacket on the front (see photo.) Book weighs 1.5 kilos packed so Shipping outside UK will be a little extra. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
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- Bookseller
- Cornish Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 014996
- Title
- THE SAFEGUARD OF THE SEA : a Naval History of Britain, Volume One 660 - 1649
- Author
- Rodger, N.A.M
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Harper Collins / National Maritime Museum
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1997
- Keywords
- HISTORY/MILITARY/NAVAL/ROYAL NAVY/MILITARY & WAR/TRANSPORTATION/SHIPS SHIPBUILDING
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