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A TREATISE ON NAVAL GUNNERY 1855
Written by Howard Douglas.
Stock no. 1823561
Published by Conway Maritime Press. 1st thus 1982. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

The only comprehensive English-language work on the armament of warships during the final period of the cast-iron smooth-bore gun - the main weapon of western fighting ships for nearly 450 years. First published in 1817 and expanded in the following decades. Red cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w diagrams. ISBN: 0851772757. 1982 reprint of the fourth edition. Name & address in pencil to front endpaper. Text block slightly grubby. Red pictorial dustwrapper is faded to spine and lightly scuffed to rear panel.

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CHAMPION OF SAIL
Written by David Walker.
Stock no. 2128041
Published by Conway Maritime Press. 1st 1986. Fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.

The history of R.W. Leyland and his shipping line but also a general history of late 19th century ships and shipping. Dark red boards with gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 191 pages includes index. ISBN: 0851774024. Wrapper edge just very slightly creased.

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RESCUE AT SEA AN INTERNATIONAL HISTORY OF LIFESAVING, COASTAL RESCUE CRAFT AND ORGANISATIONS
Written by Clayton Evans.
Stock no. 1601742
Published by Conway Maritime Press. 1st 2003. Slightly better than very good condition in a very good dustwrapper.

Large format. Pale blue boards with gilt title to spine. 296 pages. Colour and b/w photos. ISBN: 0851779344. Heavy bumped to spine and corners, cover edges rubbed with some surface loss. Contents fine. Pictorial wrapper is edge creased with a couple of small tears.

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