British warships. The Royal Navy completely illustrated and described [wrapper title]

London: Illustrated London News, 1940. Second edition, oblong folio, pp. [2], 40, [2]; profusely illustrated throughout with drawings and photographs; original pictorial blue wrappers stamped in gilt; a fine copy. Complete catalogue of the Royal Navy at the start of World War II, including submarines, aircraft carriers, mine sweepers, and Australian, Canadian, and Indian escort vessels, cruisers and destroyers. The large format makes for some dramatic images.