Stephen of Linthouse.
by Carvel, John L.
Glasgow: Alexander Stephen and Sons, n.d (circa 1950). Scottish shipbuilding firm, 1750-1950. With lists of vessels. VG in worn dj.. 23 cm., 211 pp. b/w plates.
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Wrecked on the Feejees.
by Cary, William S.
Ye Galleon Press., 1972. v G.. 23 cm. 74 pp. Engraved frontis and endpapers.
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Catalogue d'une nombreuse collection de livres en tout genre, rares et curieux
by Auction Catalog.
La Haye, France: Chez Nicholas van Daalen & Benjamin Gilbert., (1765). Two-part catalog of an auction originally scheduled for 1763, but not held until 1765. Complete listings A-Z, with many prices realized written in a contemporary hand in the margins. Part One, A-L, bound with Part Two M-Z. Very good condition, bound in later half calf over marbled boards.. 20 cm. 240; 236 pp.
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The Color Revolution. Color Lithography in France 1890-1900.
by Cate, Philip, Denis.
Rutgers NJ: Rutgers University, (1978). VG in soft covers.. 30 cm. IX pp. 147 pp. color and b/w plates and ills.
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The North American Indians.
by Catlin, George.
Edinburgh: John Grant, 1926. "Being Letters and Notes on Their Manners, Customs, and Conditions, Written During Eight Years' Travel Amongst the Wildest Tribes of Indians in North America." 320 illustrations on 180 plates in color, engraved from the original paintings. This edition is said to have the best plates. With 3 maps, one folding, in color. Each volume has a Lenox Library bookplate "withdrawn" on the front paste down, a circular blind stamp on the title page, and no other... Read More
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The Old Wrecks of the Baltic Sea
by Cederlund, Carl Olof
(Oxford, England): BAR International, 1983. 4to. 239 pp. b/w photo and line ills, plans. "Archaeological recording of the wrecks of carvel-built ships." With signed note from author laid in. Bound in stiff pictorial wrappers. VG
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A Short Course in Navigation for Yachtsmen.
by Chamberlain, Francis.
Lexington, MA, (1933). 4to.49 pp. printed on recto only. b/w plates, ills, and folding tables. This is a mimeographed work bound in plain blue boards with "Navigation" in gold on the front board. The fact that it is designated "Special Edition" on the copyright page suggests this was privately printed by the author for use by members of the Boston Yacht Club, to whom it is dedicated. Worldcat shows no libraries holding copies of this homespun production. With... Read More
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Italian Bouquet.
by Chamberlain, Samuel.
(New York).: Gourmet Distributing Corporation., (1963).. Translated from the Italian. A reliable cookbook and comprenesive guide to Italian regional cookery. V.G.. 25.5 cm. xiv pp. 593 pp. b/w frontispiece. b/w photographs , plates maps and ills.
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British Bouquet.
by Chamberlain, Samuel.
(New York).: Gourmet Books, Inc., (1973).. A culinary guide to Britain. With classic recipes. V. G.. 25.5 cm. xxii pp. 577 pp. b/w frontispiece, photographs, plates and maps.
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Etched in Sunlight.
by Chamberlain, Samuel.
Boston: Boston Public Library, 1968. Bound in publisher's teal cloth boards in d/j. Very good condition. Oversized book (postage at cost). Includes 443 illustrations (most of which by Chamberlain). "Fifty years in the graphic arts".. 30.5 cm. x, 225 pp. b/w frontispiece. b/w photos
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John Chancellor's Classic Maritime Paintings.
by Chancellor, Rita and Austin Hawkins.
(Devon, UK): David & Charles, (1992). Oblong folio. 80 pp. Color and b/w plates. Companion volume to "Maritime Paintings" with catalog from Chancellor's show at Triton Gallery in 1976. Splendid large-scale plates. Fine condition in dust jacket.
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The History of American Sailing Ships.
by Chapelle, Howard I.
New York , Bonanza Books. A Chapelles standard. Very good in dj.. 26 x 19 cm. 400 pp. b/w illustrations.
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The History of American Sailing Ships.
by Chapelle, Howard I.
New York , Bonanza Books. A Chapelles standard. Very good in dj.. 26 x 19 cm. 400 pp. b/w illustrations.
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The American Fishing Schooners 1825-1935.
by Chapelle, Howard I.
New York: W.W. Norton, (1973). First edition of the major work on the history of the development of the New England fishing schooner from colonial days to the end of the 19th century. A few spots of foxing on outer edges of book block, else near fine in dust jacket with a nick in the lower corner.. 23.5 cm. 690 pp. b/w plates, lines, ills.
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The History of the American Sailing Navy.
by Chapelle, Howard I.
New York: Bonanza Books, (1949). Reprint edition of this important source. See Howes C-290. VG, dj.. 25.5 cm., 558 pp. Color frontispiece and b/w plates.
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The Search for Speed Under Sail 1700-1855.
by Chapelle, Howard I.
(1967): New York, Bonanza Books. Close analysis of plans of 103 American built sailing vessels provides an illustrated history of the progress of American marine architecture. Reprint edition. Very good condition in dust jacket.. 26.5 x 20 cm 4to. xviii, 451 pp. b/w plans, lines, some folding.
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The Baltimore Clipper: Its Origin and Development.
by Chapelle, Howard I.
Salem, MA: Marine Research Society., 1930. First edition. With lines, plans, and illustrations of specific vessels, tracing development of this type. "Profusely illustrated with plans. Essential... to modelers of American types." McDonald 459. This is a fine copy in very good dust jacket. A prize for MRS collectors.. 29 cm. xii, 192 pp. b/w plates
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The Constellation Question.
by Chapelle, Howard I. and Leon Polland.
Washington: Smithsonian Institution, 1970. The "Constellation Question" centers around that famous vessel's 20th century restoration. In 1968 Howard Chapelle published a monograph "questioning the authenticity of the present day Constellation." Leon Pollard, Technical Advisor to the project, questioned Chapelle's questioning. Though Pollands position has been discredited in part, his construction work maintains its integrity. A marvelous rabbit hole for summer rabbit hole diving, with much detail on early American Naval vessels emerging from the debate. First edition. Very good condition... Read More
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The Search for Speed Under Sail 1700-1855.
by Chapelle, Howard I.
(1967): New York, Bonanza Books. Close analysis of plans of 103 American built sailing vessels provides an illustrated history of the progress of American marine architecture. Reprint edition. Very good condition in dust jacket.. 26.5 x 20 cm 4to. xviii, 451 pp. b/w plans, lines, some folding.
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In Tribute to Fred Anthoensen.
by Chaplin, Ruth A.
Portland, ME., 1952.. Very good condition. Handsome striped binding. No. 25 of a limited edition of 100 of an anthology of essays dedicated to Fred Anthoensen with a broadside by Fred Anthoensen as an insertion.. 13.5 X20.5 cm. X. 142 pp.
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The Adventures of Ernest Alembert.
by Bronte (Charlotte).
London: Printed for Private Circulation Only, 1896. First edition, limited to 30 copies edited by Wise from a collection of Bronte juvenilia purchased from the Bronte family. This copy is bound in full morocco by Riviere. Front board detached, warped, and waterstained, as are front pastedown and free endpaper. However the damage stops there. Text is fresh and clean. Bound in at the end are the original Japanese vellum stiff wrappers and backstrip lettered in gold. Interestingly, though Wise states... Read More
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Tuiga. 1909.
by (Charles, Dr. Daniel, Dr. William Collier, John Leather, Ian Nicholson).
(Monaco): Yacht Club de Monaco, (2005). "Tuiga" is a 76 foot loa gaff-rigged cutter. According to classicyaschtinfo.com, "Tuiga was built for the Duke of Medinacelli, who was a friend to the King of Spain, and designed identically to the Kings yacht, Hispania. This was so that they could then race on equal terms against each other. However, 'Tuiga' collected a long line of second places allowing rumours to spread that indicated the Duke was holding back so as not... Read More
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History and General Description of New France. Translated, with notes, by John Gilmary Shea.
by Charlevoix, Pierre-François-Xavier de.
New York: John Gilmary Shea., 1866. Charlevoix, a French Jesuit, was the first historian of New France. In 1720 he was sent to Quebec to find a route to the Western Sea, He reached the Mississippi in 1721 and followed it to the Gulf Coast. Sabin 12137 notes, "This is the first translation into English of Charlevoix's celebrated and important work. Dr. Shea has added notes, corrected references, and improved the bibliography, at the same time retaining, in all its... Read More
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Troopships of World War II.
by Charles, Roland W.
Washington DC: The Army Transportation Association, 1947. First edition. Near fine in slightly worn dj. History describing the wartime records of the troopships, including photos of each ship and alphabetized within categories of Army, Navy, and WSA (U.S. and Foreign Registry) Troopships, British Controled Troopships, and Army Hospital Ships. This book is in fine condition, bound in maroon-brown boards with slightly worn dj covered in mylar. . 23 cm. 374 pp. b/w photos
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Portrait of Nantucket, 1659-1890.
by Charman, Rodney.
n.p.: (Mill Hill Press), (1989). "Marine Artist Rodney J. K. Charman was commissioned by Egan Maritime Founder, Bud Egan, to paint Nantucket's early history. From the founding of the island in 1659 until the nineteenth century, more than 200 years of Nantucket history were never recorded by artist or camera." Charman corrects that lack with 20 oil paintings of historic moments in Nantucket history, from "Landing of the first settlers at Madaket -1659" to "The cod fishermen of Sconset -... Read More
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