HMS Victory: Her Construction, Career and Restoration by McGOWAN, Alan - 2003

London: The Caxton Publishing Group. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2003. Hardcover. 1840675322 . The story of what is described on the back cover as ". . .the world's best-known warship. She was the flagship of Nelson at the battle of Trafalgar in 1805. . ." Includes information about her original construction, her Royal Navy service, and her restoration and repair, which was accomplished over a period of time from 1922 to 1964. With dozens of black & white photos (and a few in color), as well as drawings by John McKay along with tables and charts. Backmatter includes much technical information about the ship. Originally published in 1999 by Chatham publishing as part of their Chatham Pictorial Histories series, this 2003 later reprint by Caxton Publishing Group. --- In pictorial covers with color photo of the restored ship to cover; image repeated on dust jacket. --- A clean, bright, unmarked copy lacking noticeable damages. Unclipped, bright dust jacket also in excellent condition but with a little rubbing; protected in removable archival mylar protector. (Due to the considerable weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested.) ; Quarto - 11 to 13 in. tall; x, 222 pages .