NAVAL from THE FAMILY ALBUM

Joel Munsell, Albany NY: ., 1869 102 p. Nice decorative initials. Mildly XLib. Original full cloth binding. Very Good. Henry Hudson (ca. 1565-1611) was an early 17th century English sea explorer and navigator, best known for his explorations of present-day Canada and parts of the northeastern United States. In 1607 and 1608, Hudson made two attempts on behalf of English… Read more about this item

Walker, Philadelphia: ., 1836 142 p. + Four woodcut plates. Very light age stain. 24mo. 150 mm. Original leather spine over blue linen covered blue boards. Corners rubbed. Slight loss at head of spine. Hardbound. Very good. William Falconer (1732-1769) was a Scottish epic poet concerned mainly with life at sea. Early in life he became a sailor. He was… Read more about this item

(Printed by C. Sherman & Co. for) Lea and Blanchard, Philadelphia: ., 1840 Two Volumes. Frontis map in each volumes. Volume I foxed. Volume II damp stain and foxed. Bookplate of Theodore T. (Thomas) Belote, Bridgetown, VA on paste down of both volumes. Theodore Thomas Belote (1881-1953). 225 mm. Original leather spines over cloth covered boards, worn. Leather gilt lettered… Read more about this item

Alfred A. Knopf, New York: ., 1931 pp. 227, viii [Index] + Frontis and full page plates. XLib stamp on title page and elsewhere. 8vo. Original full green cloth binding. XLib call mark on spine. Spine faded. Very XLib condition. History of the Cunard Steam Ship Company from its earliest days to 1931. TRAVEL 2 Language: eng. Hardcover. Fair.

Stereotyped by L(awrence) Johnson : Published by Uriah Hunt, And sold by the principal Booksellers throughout the U. States, Philadelphia: 1832., 1832 pp. xviii, [1], 20-234 + Woodcut frontis plate. Foxed. Small 12 mo. 150 mm. Original binding of illustrated printed paper over boards with leather spine; boards detached. Small woodcut of a ship sailing away from home on the… Read more about this item

Childs & Peterson, Philadelphia: 1857., 1857 Two volumes. pp. 464, (4) [Favorable reviews of the book from prominent men and newspapers - the reviews continue in Vol. II]; 467. Frontis, half titles and numerous steel engravings. Profusely illustrated with text wood engravings. Foxed. 8vo. 231 mm. Original full brown cloth binding, worn. Manuscript ownerships of Bean & Owen, March 31,… Read more about this item

Printed for the Members of the Limited Editions Club by The Connecticut Printers, Hartford, CT: 1961., 1961 pp. ix, 354. Illustrated by Fletcher Martin with line drawings and paintings; designed by Ernst Reichl; set in monotype Times Semi-bold and Mistral; Strathmore natural vellum-finish paper. Inked ownership of Jefford F. Oller on front fly leaf. 7 3/4 x 11 inches. Bound… Read more about this item

Hurst & Co., Publishers, New York: Ca. 1890's., 1890 517p. + Frontis. Illustrated with full page drawings. Inked ownership of Mrs. M. K. Gilbert, 1897. Discreet XLib number stamp on front endpaper. Paper beginning to brown but not fragile nor brittle. 8vo. Original full cloth binding, embossed and decorated in black. Spine decorated with gold label. Hardbound. Very nice example.… Read more about this item

Halcyon House, New York: (1930)., 1930 pp. xxvii, 592 + Plus frontis, full page color plates and duotones of American Clipper ships. Text drawings. Map endpapers. Uncut and partially unopened. Top edge green. Some age stain. 4to. Original full blue cloth binding. Spine decorated and lettered in gold, faded. Hardbound. VG.**PRICE JUST REDUCED! NAVAL/1 0.0. Hardcover. Very Good.

n.p. : Ca. 1915., 1915 9 leaves. Text printed only on rectos. Photograph of the boiler room of the banana ship "Metapan". 8vo. Lacks front wrap. First page stained. Very scarce piece on the role of diesel engines at war. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! WWI 10 Language: eng. Soft cover. Good.

Harper & Brothers, New-York: 1842., 1842 pp. 483, (1)[Publisher's list]. Inked ownership of Benarah on title page. Badly damp stained and foxed. 12mo. Original full publisher's cloth binding. Spine gold lettered and decorated. Front joint cracked. Extremities worn. Hardbound. The Family Library No. 106. Very early reprint of the first edition of 1840. One of the earliest faithful accounts of… Read more about this item

Kennikat Press, Port Washington, New York: 1970., 1970 pp. (liii), 240 + Illustrations. 8vo. Original gray cloth. Reprint of the 1915 edition. PA 5 Language: eng. Hardcover. Very Good.

Great Americana Series, Readex Microprint Corp, New York: 1966., 1966 Facsimile of the rare original account, first published in 1625. Tall thin 8vo. Original leather grained cloth binding. Fine condition. These facsimiles are the most affordable way to study, own, and enjoy such rare Americana. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! NW29 Language: eng. Hardcover. Fine.

Great Americana Series, Readex Microprint Corp., New York: 1966., 1966 Facsimile of the rare original account, first published in 1628. 8vo. Original leather grained cloth binding. Fine condition. These facsimiles are the most affordable way to study, own, and enjoy such rare Americana. NW29. **PRICE JUST REDUCED! Language: eng. Hardcover. Fine.

George Barrie, Philadelphia: 1889-1895., 1895 Issued in twelve original parts, housed in eleven very large publisher's portfolios. 400 x 515 mm. (about 16" x 20"). Printed on Japan vellum throughout. Illustrated with wonderful monochrome photogravure engravings and plates. There are no color plates in this set, nor do any seem called for. The original paper wrappers for the parts are… Read more about this item

The Heritage Press, New York: (1967)., 1967 pp. xix, 273. Numerous text wood engravings by Reyolds Stone. All edges sprinkled in blue. Includes insert of the Heritage Club Sandglass, Number VI: 32. Sm. 4to. Original sail cloth binding decorated with a lush tropical scene. Spine lettered in silver. Original slip case. Hardbound. Very nice copy. A beautifully printed and affordable… Read more about this item

Rutgers University Press, New Brunswick, NJ: 1947., 1947 pp. xvi, 239. 8vo. Original full green cloth binding, gold lettered spine. Original dust jacket, slightly torn without loss. Hardbound. First Edition. Nice copy. Captain William Kidd (16451723) was a notorious Scottish sailor who was tried and executed for piracy after returning from a voyage to the Indian Ocean. **PRICE JUST REDUCED!… Read more about this item

The Brethren's Publishing Company, Mount Morris, IL: 1892., 1892 400 p. + Frontis. Woodcut text illustrations. 12mo. Original full cloth binding. Ownership of J. R. Brumbaugh. Early in the Civil War George Zollers served in the 7th Pennsylvania Regiment. Upon his discharge in 1863, he shipped-out on the whaler Oriole of New Bedford, on a cruise to the Pacific and… Read more about this item

John C. Winston Co, Philadelphia: 1934., 1934 pp. xi, 366 + Drawings by Peter Hurd and photo illustrations. XLib stamp of the Military Order Foreign Wars of U. S. Pennsylvania Commandery on first fly leaf. Large 8vo. Original gilt decorated black cloth binding, worn at extremities with small loss. Inscribed by the author to the PA Military Order Foreign Wars… Read more about this item

Wells and Lilly, Boston: 1826., 1826 pp. xii, 176. Foxed. Age stained. Inked ownership of A. A. Smetz? December 30, 1826 on title page. Inked ownership of Francis Wilson, 1889, on front fly leaf. Mildly XLib. Bookplates of W. Emmert Swigart and Juniata College library (withdrawn). 12mo. Original stiff paper boards. Spine very worn with major loss at head and… Read more about this item