Items related to New Zealand shipwrecks, 1795-1970,
- PublisherReed and Barber
- Publication date1972
- ISBN 10 0589007157
- ISBN 13 9780589007157
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number4
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New Zealand Shipwrecks 1795-1970
Seller: BOPBooks, Tauranga, BOP, New Zealand
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Hardcover. Condition: VG+. Dust Jacket Condition: VG. Photos, Art, Sailing Ship Rig Drawings (illustrator). Reprint. New Zealand Shipwrecks was first published in 1936 and subsequently updated in 1951, 1961 and 1972 with this reprint of the fourth edition following in 1974. Initial publications were co-outhored by Ingram and P Wheatley. The first recorded wreck on NZ shores was in 1795, with large numbers of sailing craft subsequently meeting their end on or off the coast, In addition to historical wrecks the more recent additions to the list include the coasters Homeglen (1959) and Holmbank (1963), the collier Kaitawa (1966), the inter-island ferry Wahine (1968) and the coaster Maranui (1968). In total about 1900 wrecks are listed. These are recorded in chronological order with each entry giving salient facts about the vessel, the circumstances of the accident, losses incurred and any resulting inquiries. This book has become an invaluable reference for those with an interest in NZ maritime history. Reprint of the fourth edition, from Reed, of 1974, 448 pages including index of wreck locations and general index. Illustrations are a frontis of drawings of the various sailing ship rigs, with 134 b/w photos or art images through the text block. Blue hard covers are VG+ with gilt spine titles, few tiny white specks lower front, traces wear lower spine base/corners, internally excellent, no inscriptions. Colour art DJ features a dramatic painting by W W Stewart of the wreck of the steamer Wiltshire on Great Barrier Island in 1922, Jacket has few chips at spine top andf tape repaired tear top rear flap fold. A heavy book at 1.1kg unpacked: would require additional postage for international delivery. Seller Inventory # 004722
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New Zealand shipwrecks, 1795-1970,
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 4th Edition. This edition updated to include wrecks from 1961-70 and includes records of about 1900 shipwrecks over a period of 175 years. A hint of foxing. Seller Inventory # 037473
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New Zealand Shipwrecks 1795-1970
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Hardback with Dust Jacket. 4th edition reprint. New Zealand Shipwrecks 1795-1970, 5th edition 1977. A comprehensive reference of New Zealand shipping disasters. Seller Inventory # 24354983
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New Zealand Shipwrecks 1795-1970.
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A.H. & A.W. Reed, Wellington, 1972
ISBN 10: 0589007157
ISBN 13: 9780589007157
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Seller: Lawrence Jones Books, Ashmore, QLD, Australia
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Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Fourth Edition, Revised & Enlarged. 448pp, index, num bw ills. or blue cloth in jacket. Moderate edge wear to jacket with several very short tears, some fading to spine and front flap creased, a few spots on page egdes. This edition updated to include wrecks from 1961-70 and includes records of about 1900 shipwrecks over a period of 175 years. Size: 4to. Seller Inventory # 037062
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New Zealand Shipwrecks 1795 - 1970
Seller: Archive, Sth Hobart, TAS, Australia
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Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Reprint. Very Good In A Lvery Good Jacket With A Small Nick On The Rear Top Edge Pp 448,Index, Illustrations. Seller Inventory # 012411
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New Zealand Shipwrecks, 1795-1970
Seller: Arete Books, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 4th Edition. Revised And Enlarged. Dj Has Two Tiny Rips. Interior Is Fine And Unmarked. Seller Inventory # 012127
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