THE LORE OF SHIPS

4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 1973 edition. A Very Good copy in Very Good dust jacket. 4to., 279 pp., illustrated throughout with color drawings, diagrams and schematics. Light blue cloth in green pictorial dust jacket. The dj has some light edge wear, and a small piece of the green chipped from its backing at the spine's foot. Previous owner's name printed in dark ink on the dark end papers. The dj is now protected in a mylar sleeve. A Very Good copy in Very Good dust jacket. *** This magnificent volume explains and illustrates all of the significant components of sailing ships, merchantmen, liners, - every kind of ship from primitive dug-outs to nuclear warships. It contains more than 1550 illustrations of diverse nautical details.***.