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nautiek, Heiloo, Netherlands
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1970 Hengelo, hardcover without dust jacket 287 pages. Detailed book of this Brig of 1800, with many detailed drawings and building technology text. In good condition. D etailed instructions and historical context for constructing a scale model of the brig-of-war Irene, a 19th-century naval vessel. It combines technical shipbuilding expertise with maritime history to guide enthusiasts in creating an accurate and authentic replica. No dust jacket as on image. Seller Inventory # P22144
Title: Modelling the Brig-of-War Irene A handbook ...
Binding: Hardcover
Seller: Antiquariaat A. Kok & Zn. B.V., Amsterdam, Netherlands
Hengelo, N.V. Uitgeversmaatschappij 'De Esch", [1970]. 287 pp. 573 b./w. figs & 5 b./w. plts (ship drawings) on 2 loose large fold. plates. Orig. hardcover (light gray linen with blue print), d./j. Large 8vo. The somewhat rarer English edition. - Complete with the two often missing loose plates. This plate shows, among other things, cross sections, water lines and a view of the stern. Seller Inventory # 308740
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Seller: J. R. Young, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. 29.5x21.5cm. First English-language edition. The Dutch 18-gun brig-of-war 'Irene', originally the British 'Grasshopper' built 1806. pp287(1) with numerous figures, list of books consulted, and index, plus two loosely-inserted large folding sheets on which 5 plates of plans. Hardback / hard cover: oatmeal cloth, backstrip title - and vignette at foot of backstrip and on front cover - in dark blue. Top edge of text-block speckled, otherwise a FINE copy in VERY GOOD+ unclipped dust jacket in clear & colourless detachable protector. (Heavy item, overseas shipping at cost.). Seller Inventory # 28956
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