143 pp; explores the varied lines of development from the most primitive watercraft to the first real sea-going ships; profusely illustrated with b & w photos and line drawings. This edition is limited to 2,000 copies of which this is No. 1513. Has slight remains of price sticker on bottom right corner of rear panel of dj.
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Seven of the world's leading experts on early shipping technology, maritime archaeology and culture contribute chapters. Consultant editor Arne Emil Christensen is Curator of the Archaeological Museum of the University of Oslo and is a major authority on the Viking period.
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR005531009
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Seller: Bookbot, Prague, Czech Republic
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Unterschrift / Widmung ohne Bezug; Spuren von Feuchtigkeit / Nässe; Leichte Kratzer / Abnutzungen / Druckstellen; Leichte Rillen / Abschürfungen / Risse / Knicke. Seller Inventory # 9371c163-3b8a-4946-9ed2-f7b37f4922ce
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Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Seller Inventory # 9983112
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Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. Series; Conway's history of the ship. Physical description; 143 pages : illustrations, maps, plans ; 30 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (p. 129-133) and index. Subjects; Boatbuilding History. Ships, Ancient Design and construction. Ships, Medieval Design and construction. Boats and boating History. Ships History. Ships Design and construction History. Shipbuilding History. Boat-building. Boatbuilding History. Ships, Ancient Design and construction. Ships, Medieval Design and construction. Naval architecture History. Boatbuilding. Ships, Ancient Design and construction. Ships, Medieval Design and construction. Genres; Bibliography. History. Illustrated. 3 Kg. Seller Inventory # 308752
Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1100grams, ISBN:9780851775531. Seller Inventory # 9883087
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Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. Series; Conway's history of the ship. Physical description; 143 pages : illustrations, maps, plans ; 30 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (p. 129-133) and index. Subjects; Boatbuilding History. Ships, Ancient Design and construction. Ships, Medieval Design and construction. Boats and boating History. Ships History. Ships Design and construction History. Shipbuilding History. Boat-building. Boatbuilding History. Ships, Ancient Design and construction. Ships, Medieval Design and construction. Naval architecture History. Boatbuilding. Ships, Ancient Design and construction. Ships, Medieval Design and construction. Genres; Bibliography. History. Illustrated. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 308752
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Seller: Mooney's bookstore, Den Helder, Netherlands
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Seller: Antiquariat J. Hünteler, Hamburg, Germany
Pappband mit Umschlag-O. Condition: Gut. 1. Auflage,. 143 Seiten, 4°, mit reichhaltigem Fotomaterial und Zeichnungen, in englischer Sprache, sehr gutes Exemplar. P37454_Segelschiffe Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1300. Seller Inventory # 55097
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Seller: SHIMEDIA, Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Satisfaction Guaranteed or your money back. Seller Inventory # 0851775535