Bevan Smith John (11 results)

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Used - Acceptable. Cover not as depicted. Spine worn and slanted.

VERY GOOD condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition, second printing. 8vo. Dust jacket designed by Robert Antler (unclipped). Very good-fine. 185 pages. No other signatures or bookplates. Enclosed in a later black board slipcase. Signed and inscribed by Ball on the front free endpaper: "For Howard Taylor, most cordially, John Ball.". Inscribed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 437 pages. The story of Bruce Farr and Russell Bower is one of the greatest success stories to come out of Aotearoa New Zealand. Its beginnings were humble enough - suppor tive parents of modest means encouraging their sons. Yet an abundance of wind an d water and rich imagination would soon change that. This is their story : a sto ry of how the intellect, vision and courage of a fisherman's son from Leigh and a solicitor's son from Auckland triumphed over adversity and age-old superstitio ns to change the character of their sport and the shape of speed.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. The Shape of Speed: Bruce Farr and Russell Bowler. BY John Bevan-Smith. Publisher: Reed Books, Birkenhead, New Zealand, 1999. First Edition. Hardback with jacket, binding firm, minor rubbing to corners and spine ends, no inscriptions, light marks to rear end-paper, paste down and edges otherwise very good. Jacket has a little edge/shelf-wear, some slight chipping and scratches, silver titles have some rubbing and scratches, small closed tear to top edge. The international success of Bruce Farr and Russell Bowler is staggering in any terms, on any scale. This book tells the story of that success - how two New Zealanders from ordinary beginnings joined forces to change the shape of speed and became the most successful yacht designers the world has ever seen. Fierce competitors both on and off the water in their youth, and now partners, Bruce Farr and Russell Bowler have revolutionised small-boat sailing in New Zealand and internationally, winning world championships with their designs. At age 20, Farr designed the world's first light displacement keel-boat to compete successfully within the rating rules of international competition. Where other designers had tweaked and modified, Farr started again from scratch, and his boats were to revolutionise boat design. 437 pages with photos. ALL PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL BOOK. All books are sent with free courier postage within New Zealand.…

Super octavo, royal blue boards with silver lettering to spine & front board, 437pp, illus, VG+ (v slight bruising to spine extrems, sl soiling to page edges) in d/w, VG (light scuffing and soiling to covers, light creasing and chipping to spine extrems).

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Very Good. Dust Jacket may NOT BE INCLUDED.CDs may be missing. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

octavo blue cloth boards with silver lettering, 437pp, illus VG+ (sl. soiling within) in VG+ d/w.

Taschenbuch oder Softcover. Condition: Sehr gut. 126 Seiten Zustand: Mängelexemplar, Einband mit geringfügigen Gebrauchsspuren, Seiten geringfügig gebräunt, insgesamt SEHR GUTER Zustand! HC1-307-4/8-00148649 Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 103.

Hb. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: VG. First Edition. Clean blue cloth on boards with silver titles. 5cm light vertical indent line to bottom of front cover. Light thin bumping to foot of spine. Nice clean contents. Colour & b/w glossy illustrations. Binding is As New. 437p Dj: clean jacket. Soft touch of rubbing and few only faint small scratches. …

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2026, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1796. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- Volume 14, Pages:- 138, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. Volume 14 138.…