ESSEX-CLASS CARRIERS (WARSHIP DESIGN HISTORIES)
Written by Alan Raven.
Stock no. 1830009
Published by Naval Institute Press. 1st 1988. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Of all the vessels that helped win the war in the Pacific, U.S. warship the Essex-class aircraft carriers made some of the most significant contributions. In postwar years, these carriers underwent a continual series of modernizations that allowed them to effectively participate in both the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. Oblong format. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and illustrations, some folding. 191 pages. ISBN: 0870210211. Old price-label to front flap of dustwrapper else a lovely copy!

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THE ESCORT CARRIER GAMBIER BAY (ANATOMY OF THE SHIP)
Written by Al Ross.
Stock no. 1830008
Published by Conway Maritime Press. 1st 1993. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

The ecort carrier Gambier Bay (CVE-73) was a ship of the mid-war Casablanca class, which operated with distinction in the Pacific, even fulfilling frontline roles never envisaged for earlier ships. The most famous of all American escort carriers. A complete anatomy of the ship in words, photographs and drawings. Oblong format. Grey cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and drawings. 112 pages. ISBN: 0851776132. A lovely copy!

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THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER INTREPID (ANATOMY OF THE SHIP)
Written by John Roberts.
Stock no. 1830006
Published by Conway Maritime Press. 1st 1982. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

Full description of the ship, including modifications and appearance changes. A complete anatomy of the ship in words, photographs and drawings. Oblong format. Grey cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and drawings. 96 pages. ISBN: 085177251X. A lovely copy in price-cut pictorial dustwrapper.

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THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER VICTORIOUS (ANATOMY OF THE SHIP)
Written by Ross Watton.
Stock no. 1829978
Published by Conway Maritime Press. 1st 1991. Slightly better than very good condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Anatomy of the Ship series. A full description of the ship, including the armoured box hangar, and the postwar modifications, as well as an outline of her service history. Grey boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and diagrams. 160 pages. ISBN: 0851775802. Tiny mark to front board. Else a lovely, clean copy in a fine dustwrapper.

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AIRCRAFT CARRIERS OF THE WORLD, 1914 TO THE PRESENT: AN ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA
Written by Roger Chesneau.
Stock no. 1829939
Published by Arms & Armour Press. 1988. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

A comprehensive reference work with data, line drawings, and photographs of the 360-plus carriers designed or projected by the world's navies. Grey cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and drawings. 288 pages including index. ISBN: 085368636X. Reprint. A lovely copy, looks unread!

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THE BRITISH CARRIER STRIKE FLEET AFTER 1945
Written by David Hobbs.
Stock no. 1829923
Published by Seaforth Publishing. 1st thus 2020. Nearly fine condition.

In 1945 the most powerful fleet in the Royal Navy's history was centred on nine aircraft carriers. This book charts the post-war fortunes of this potent striking force - its decline in the face of diminishing resouces, it final fall at the hands of uncomprehending politicians, and its recent resurrection in the form of the Queen Elizabeth class carriers, the larges ships ever built for the Royal Navy. Pictorial cardwraps. B/w photos. xvii and 622 pages including index. ISBN: 9781526785442. A lovely copy, looks unread!

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REBUILDING THE ROYAL NAVY: WARSHIP DESIGN SINCE 1945
Written by D.K. Brown; George Moore. Illustrated by John Roberts.
Stock no. 1829913
Published by Chatham Publishing. 1st 2003. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

An authoritative design history of post-war British warship development, based on both declassified documentation and personal experience. Large format. Brown cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and line drawings. 208 pages including index. ISBN: 1861762224. Light wear to top & tail of spine else a super copy, looks unread!

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THE FIRST TEAM AND THE GUADALCANAL CAMPAIGN: NAVAL FIGHTER COMBAT FROM AUGUST TO NOVEMBER 1942
Written by John B. Lundstrom.
Stock no. 1829889
Published by Naval Institute Press. Circa 1994. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

A fascinating chronicle of the carrier-based air battles that turned the tide of the war in the Pacific. Black cloth spine, pink foil title to spine. Dull pink paper boards. B/w photos and maps. xx and 626 pages including index. ISBN: 1557505268. 4th printing, undated. A lovely copy, appears unread! Pictorial dustwrapper has a minor crease to top corner of rear panel.

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BRITISH AND COMMONWEALTH WARSHIP CAMOUFLAGE OF WWII VOLUME II
Written by Malcolm Wright.
Stock no. 1829773
Published by Seaforth Publishing. 1st 2015. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

Battleships and Aircraft Carriers. Maritime artist Malcolm Wright depicts in detail both the official and unofficial paint schemes that adorned ships of the Royal Navy and Commonwealth, along with discussion on changes in armament and electronics that impacted the outward appearance of each ship. Oblong format. Green cloth boards, gilt title to spine. Colour illustrations throughout. 191 pages including index. ISBN: 9781848322530. A lovely copy!

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WITH THE CARRIERS IN KOREA: THE FLEET AIR ARM STORY, 1950-1953
Written by John R.P. Lansdown.
Stock no. 1829744
Published by Crecy. 1st 1997. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

A definitive record of the era of the Korean war, including a historical perspective leading up to the conflict and a full detailed history of sea and air operations in South East Asia from 1950-1953. Yellow boards with gilt title to spine. B/w photos. VIII and 520 pages including index. ISBN: 0947554645. Rear panel of dustwrapper very lightly scuffed, else a lovely copy.

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HMS VICTORIOUS 1937-1969
Written by Neil McCart.
Stock no. 1829735
Published by Fan Publications. 1st 1998. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

The story of the Royal Navy's most remarkable aircraft carrier from the laying of the first keelplates in 1937 to her decommissioning in 1967 and her departure to the breaker's yard in 1969. Each year of her operational service is covered together with memories from ex members of the ships company. Green cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 192 pages. ISBN: 1901225011. A lovely copy!

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THE ECLIPSE OF THE BIG GUN THE WARSHIP 1906-45
Written by Robert Gardiner.
Stock no. 1829732
Published by Conway Maritime Press. 1st 1992. Nearly fine condition in a slightly better than very good dustwrapper.

Conway's History of the Ship series. Limited edition of 2000 numbered copies. Large format. Black cloth spine with gilt title, red cloth boards. B/w photos and illustrations. 223 pages. ISBN: 0851776078. This is copy 1288 of 2000. Pictorial dustwrapper is lightly faded to spine. Else a lovely copy!

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