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Breakdowns at Sea and How to Repair Them

Breakdowns at Sea and How to Repair Them

by A. Richie Leask

Condition
Used - Very Good Condition
Jacket Condition
No Dust Jacket
Edition
Revised Edition
Published
1901
Binding
Hardcover (Embossed Cloth)
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1
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Simpkin Marshall, 1901. Revised Edition. Hardcover (Embossed Cloth). Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. One of a collection of 150 specialist Trade books, including carpentry, wood turning, wooden boat building,stonemasonry, blacksmithing, tile making and the like. All are available for sale at this site. Use the special keyword pickwicktrade to compile an on-screen list of all… Read more about this item
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Carving Figureheads & Other Nautical Designs

Carving Figureheads & Other Nautical Designs

by Alan / Gill Bridgewater & Bridgewater

Condition
Used - Very Good Condition
Jacket Condition
No Dust Jacket
Edition
First Edition
Published
1995
Binding
Softcover
ISBN
9780806987064
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1
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Katoomba, New South Wales, AUS
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$30.19

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Sterling, 1995. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. One of a collection of 150 specialist Trade books, including carpentry, wood turning, wooden boat building,stonemasonry, blacksmithing, tile making and the like. All are available for sale at this site. Use the special keyword pickwicktrade to compile an on-screen list of all these still available.… Read more about this item
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Old Ironsides: The Glorious Career of the U.S.S. Constitution

Old Ironsides: The Glorious Career of the U.S.S. Constitution

by Dorothy E. Richard

Condition
Used - Very Good Condition
Jacket Condition
No Dust Jacket
Edition
Later Edition
Published
No date
Binding
Softcover (Suede)
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1
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Unstated, No date. Later Edition. Softcover (Suede). Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Ephemera: stapled book or booklet Size: Octavo (standard book size). 36 pages. Item Type: Ephemera: stapled book or booklet. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this… Read more about this item
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The Modern Mariner: A Navigational Warning to Beginners

The Modern Mariner: A Navigational Warning to Beginners

by Norman Mansbridge

Condition
Used - Very Good Condition
Jacket Condition
Very Good
Edition
First Edition
Published
1946
Binding
Hardcover (Original Cloth)
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$23.48

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Muller, 1946. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/Very Good. Illustrator: Norman Mansbridge. Size: Small Octavo. 66 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. Dust Jacket is in very good condition, without tears or… Read more about this item
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Journal for the Use of Midshipmen: H. Blackwood
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Journal for the Use of Midshipmen: H. Blackwood

by H. Blackwood

Condition
Used - Very Good Condition
Jacket Condition
No Dust Jacket
Edition
First Edition
Published
1940
Binding
Hardcover (Original Cloth)
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1
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$637.26

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Handwritten, 1940. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Hand-entered Logbook of Midshipman H. Blackwood of H. M. A. S. Canberra, T.I. , Westralia and Voyager. Includes many diagrams and illustrations by the author. Size: A4 (300 x 210mm approx.). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and… Read more about this item
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The Ships and Aircraft  of the United States Fleet 3 Volumes
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The Ships and Aircraft of the United States Fleet 3 Volumes

by James C. Fahey

Condition
Used - Very Good Condition
Jacket Condition
No Dust Jacket
Edition
Later Edition
Published
1988
Binding
Softcover (Saddle-stapled)
ISBN
9780870216374
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1
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U.S. Naval Institute , 1988. Later Edition. Softcover (Saddle-stapled). Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Books come… Read more about this item
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Steam Fishermen in Old Photographs

Steam Fishermen in Old Photographs

by Colin Elliott

Condition
Used - Very Good Condition
Jacket Condition
No Dust Jacket
Edition
Second Edition
Published
1981
Binding
Softcover
ISBN
9780906397015
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1
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Katoomba, New South Wales, AUS
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Tops'l Books, 1981. Second Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Size: A4 (300 x 210mm approx.). 64 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available:… Read more about this item
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Cruiseguide to Sydney Harbour: The Sound, North & Middle Harbours, Lane Cove & Parramatta Rivers

Cruiseguide to Sydney Harbour: The Sound, North & Middle Harbours, Lane Cove & Parramatta Rivers

by John N. Burgess

Condition
Used - Good Condition
Jacket Condition
No Dust Jacket
Edition
Edition Unstated
Published
1955
Binding
Hardcover (Printed Boards)
Quantity Available
1
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$83.85

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Robinson, 1955. Edition Unstated. Hardcover (Printed Boards). Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 116 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Endpapers browned, text block clean. Previous owner's signature in ink. Edges foxed and browned. The publication… Read more about this item
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The Boston Naval Shipyard 1800 - 1974

The Boston Naval Shipyard 1800 - 1974

by Bettina A. Norton

Condition
Used - Very Good Condition
Jacket Condition
No Dust Jacket
Edition
Edition Unstated
Published
1975
Binding
Softcover (Saddle-stapled)
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1
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Bostonian Society, 1975. Edition Unstated. Softcover (Saddle-stapled). Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Ephemera, small booklet or pamphlet, limited pages Size: Octavo (standard book size). Item Type: Ephemera, small booklet or pamphlet, limited pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing… Read more about this item
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The Viking Ships

The Viking Ships

by Ian Atkinson

Condition
Used - Very Good Condition
Jacket Condition
No Dust Jacket
Edition
Fourth Edition
Published
1987
Binding
Softcover (Saddle-stapled)
ISBN
9780521219518
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1
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Cambridge Univ. Press, 1987. Fourth Edition. Softcover (Saddle-stapled). Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Size: A4 Landscape. 48 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1.… Read more about this item
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Indian Ocean Week 1997: Proceedings

Indian Ocean Week 1997: Proceedings

by Graeme Henderson (ed.)

Condition
As New
Jacket Condition
No Dust Jacket
Edition
First Edition
Published
1998
Binding
Softcover (Stiff Boards)
ISBN
9780730712220
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1
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Katoomba, New South Wales, AUS
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Western Australian Maritime Museum, 1998. First Edition. Softcover (Stiff Boards). As New/No Dust Jacket. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 100 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing.… Read more about this item
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My Lively Lady

My Lively Lady

by Sir Alec Rose

Condition
Used - Very Good Condition
Jacket Condition
Very Good
Edition
Later Edition
Published
1968
Binding
Hardcover
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Nautical Publishing Company, Hampshire, 1968. Later Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Dust Jacket is in very good condition, without tears or chips or other damage. Edges slightly foxed.… Read more about this item
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Tales and techniques of Boating Unusual boating adventures plus a new approach to basic boating techniques

Tales and techniques of Boating Unusual boating adventures plus a new approach to basic boating techniques

by John R. Whiting

Condition
Used - Very Good Condition
Jacket Condition
Very Good
Edition
First Edition
Published
1959
Binding
Hardcover
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1
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Ziff-Davis Publishing Company Inc, New York, 1959. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. Hard cover, cloth boards in good condition with some wear to spine. Pages slightly yellowed but clean. Dust jacket is scuffed and has some tears Some foxing and yellowing to paste down and front endpaper & rear endpaper. Some scuffing and… Read more about this item
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British Shipping English Institutions Series

British Shipping English Institutions Series

by R H Thornton

Condition
Used - Very Good Condition
Jacket Condition
No Dust Jacket
Edition
First Edition
Published
1939
Binding
Hardcover
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1
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Cambridge University Press, 1939. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Cloth Boards, no jacket, 8vo, 304 pages, p/w plates good, boards have medium yellowing, marks and wear, some fading, one small hole, page edges, endpaper and first/last few pages have heavy yellowing, foxing and sunning, front endpaper has stamp and heavy gift inscription,… Read more about this item
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Progress in Cargo Handling Volume 6: Changing User Requirements

Progress in Cargo Handling Volume 6: Changing User Requirements

by Chris Baker (ed)

Condition
Used - Very Good Condition
Jacket Condition
Very Good
Edition
Later Edition
Published
1976
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN
9780716103165
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1
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Katoomba, New South Wales, AUS
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$36.89

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Gower Press, Great Britain, 1976. Later Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. Cloth Boards & Dust Jacket, 8vo, 291 pages, good condition Dust Jacket has some marking/rubbing, small tear to head of forehinge, creased foreflap, clean black cloth boards, pages clean and white. Size: Quarto. Single volume only of set or series. Text body is… Read more about this item
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On the Coast Maritime Industry Life and Language

On the Coast Maritime Industry Life and Language

by Vin Darroch

Condition
Used - Very Good Condition
Jacket Condition
No Dust Jacket
Edition
First Edition
Published
1984
Binding
Softcover
ISBN
9780850911732
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1
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Katoomba, New South Wales, AUS
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$16.10

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Lothian Publishing Company, Australia, 1984. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Softcover, 8vo, 160 pages, good condition pb has mild rubbing to boards, pages clean and white. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact.… Read more about this item
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Sailing:  Wind and Current

Sailing: Wind and Current

by Ian Proctor

Condition
Used - Very Good Condition
Jacket Condition
Good
Edition
First Edition
Published
1953
Binding
Hardcover
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Adlard Coles Limited, London, 1953. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Good. Hard cover, Dust Jacket, cloth boards Good condition. Dust jacket is scuffed and has tears at the edges. Cloth boards are in good condition with some fading at edges. Front matter and pages intact, however slightly yellowed. Pages are clear and clean. Black and… Read more about this item
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Spectacular Australian Sea Rescues

Spectacular Australian Sea Rescues

by Liz Byrski

Condition
Used - Very Good Condition
Jacket Condition
No Dust Jacket
Edition
First Edition
Published
1997
Binding
Softcover
ISBN
9781864363012
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1
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Katoomba, New South Wales, AUS
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New Holland Publishers, Australia, 1997. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Softcover, 8vo, 211 pages, very good condition cover has mild wear, some minor rubbing to rear bd, colour plates, pages clean, remainder mark to bottom page edges. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation,… Read more about this item
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Buisness in Great Waters An account of the activities of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board 1858 - 1958

Buisness in Great Waters An account of the activities of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board 1858 - 1958

by Various

Condition
Used - Very Good Condition
Jacket Condition
Good
Edition
First Edition
Published
1958
Binding
Hardcover
Quantity Available
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Newman Naeme, UK, 1958. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Good. Hardcover with d/j, 37pp Book condition fair/good, yellowing on pages, foxing, small stamp on inside cover, blue cloth cover. Dust jacket condition - fair. scuffing and tears on edge. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight,… Read more about this item
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Boats, Boffins and Bowlines: The Stories of Sailing Inventors and Innovations

Boats, Boffins and Bowlines: The Stories of Sailing Inventors and Innovations

by George Drower

Condition
As New
Jacket Condition
As New
Edition
First Edition
Published
2005
Binding
Hardcover (Original Cloth)
ISBN
9780750933643
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Sutton, 2005. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). As New/As New. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 244 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. Dust Jacket is in as new condition, apart from normal shop shelf… Read more about this item
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