Crowninshield B B (65 results)

Large Softcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First edition. Top edge faintly foxed, ink name on front cover. 1984 Large Softcover. 112 pp. Detailed instructions and illustrations for fifty wooden construction boats, including sailing craft, powerboats, and rowboats. Types includes skiffs, catboats, dinghies, daysailers, launches, lapstrake canoes, etc. …

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Softcover. Condition: Good. Disbound, no covers. Pages unopened, untrimmed, and browned. ; Document No. 136. ; 25 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Memoir. Covers lightly rubbed, spine ends bumped. Interior clean and tight, hinges browned.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good-. No covers. Pages browned and untrimmed. ; Approx. 8 1/4" wide by 13". Title page, one paragraph statement, and folded table.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Without dust jacket. First Edition. A scarce title. Octavo, 7 1/4" tall, black and white frontispiece + 203 pages + 5 illustrated black and white plates, brown green and gilt cover illustration, and gilt spine titles on green cloth. A good, generally clean, sturdy hard cover first edition overall with minor cover soiling and moderate shelf wear and rubbing at the corners; hinges and binding solid, paper clean and moderately yellowed, but a damp stain to the exterior top fore-edge. Lacking dust jacket.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Hardcover book. 6 1/2" x 9 1/2", gilt initials on front panel, gilt lettering on spine - gilt is bright; maroon covers are fine, text has light offset at spine on free front end paper - otherwise fine; 2 black-and-white illustrations; inscribed by the editor.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. 4p, foldout chart. Unbound with untrimmed edges. Some foxing. Marginal tear in one leaf not affecting the text.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Crowninshield, a noted naval architect, has written a history of the fore-and-aft rig used in America's working schooners of the last century. They were the most efficient way of carrying our coastal trade and conducting our fishing industry until steam and motor ended the days of romance and danger. Profusely illustrated with 64 photographic plates.…

Second edition (as stated upon title page - "Reprinted from the Historical Collections of the Essex Institute, Volume LVI"). [2], 26 pages plus unpaged b/w plates. String-bound paperback booklet: H 25.75cm x L 16.25cm. Blue paper covers with light soiling and slight color fading at spine margins; some bumping at covers' edges with jagged shallow wear and some curling at top edges. Interior pages are clean. Binding is firm. A very good copy. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Some staining to front cover, title plate peeling off spine, foxing to edges of covers and end papers. Pages slightly yellow else very good.

Removed Document. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. House, 15th Congress, 1st session, No. 56; 8vo; 10 pages; Removed document, disbound from larger volume. Scattered foxxing and faint tidemark at right side. OCLC 14850843 ; Shaw & Shoemaker 46329 Transmittal letter signed (in print) B. W. Crowninshield; Additional letters signed (in print) William H. Crawford, J.C. Calhoun, Const. Freeman, Joseph Nourse. Benjamin Williams Crowninshield (December 27, 1772 â" February 3, 1851) was an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts and as the United States Secretary of the Navy between 1815 and 1818, during the administrations of Presidents James Madison and James Monroe. Crowninshield became Secretary of the Navy in January 1815 and managed the transition to a peacetime force in the years following the War of 1812. This included implementation of the new Board of Commissioners administrative system and the building of several ships of the line, the backbone of a much enhanced Navy. He also oversaw strategy and naval policy for the Second Barbary War in 1815. William Harris Crawford (February 24, 1772 â" September 15, 1834) was an American politician who served as U.S. Secretary of War and U.S. Secretary of the Treasury. In 1813, U.S. President James Madison appointed Crawford as the minister to France, and Crawford held that post for the remainder of the War of 1812. After the war, Madison appointed him to the position of Secretary of War. In October 1816, Madison chose Crawford for the position of Secretary of the Treasury, and Crawford would remain in that office for the remainder of Madison's presidency and for the duration of James Monroe's presidency. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Memoir. Covers lightly rubbed, spine ends bumped. Interior clean and tight, hinges browned. Inscription signed by Francis B. Crowninshield, son and editor.

Removed Document. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. House, 15th Congress, 1st session, No. 57; 8vo; 27 pages; Removed document, disbound from larger volume. Scattered foxxing and faint tidemark at right side. OCLC 926085009 (electronic) ; Shaw & Shoemaker 46330 Transmittal letter signed (in print) B. W. Crowninshield; Additional signed (in print) Joseph Nourse and Benjamin Homans. Includes many tables, charts and one large folding table "Commissioners of the Navy Pension Fund.".…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the heart of the American Civil War, offering a detailed account of the Battle of Cedar Creek, a pivotal engagement in the Shenandoah Valley campaign of 1864. The author meticulously reconstructs the events leading up to the battle, highlighting the strategic importance of the valley and the relentless struggle for its control. The narrative vividly portrays the challenges faced by both Union and Confederate forces, exploring the complexities of military strategy, leadership, and the human cost of war. Readers are transported to the front lines, experiencing the chaos and confusion of battle, the desperation of soldiers, and the dramatic turn of events that led to a Union victory. Through meticulous research and insightful analysis, the author sheds light on the factors that contributed to the outcome of the battle, including the crucial role of General Philip Sheridan and the resilience of the Union troops. The book explores themes of courage, perseverance, and the enduring impact of war on individuals and the nation. By offering a comprehensive and engaging account of the Battle of Cedar Creek, this book provides valuable insights into a critical chapter of American history, reminding us of the sacrifices made and the lessons learned during this tumultuous period. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Boards a little dirty. Previous owner's bookplate on front endpaper: That of Major Pol Brisset. 100 pages plus 64 plates.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Original publisher's beige paper wrappers. Text printed in black ink. 5" x 8 1/4." Eighty-four pages, complete. Tipped-in folding documents included. Pages are clean and intact overall except for moderate browning and faint offsetting (from text) throughout, chipping along spine, and some of the string from binding coming loose along spine. A Very Good copy. This is a report containing reprinted correspondence and documents from the Commissioners of the Navy Pension Fund and Secretary of the Navy B. W. Crowninshield. The report begins with correspondence from Crowninshield, speaking on behalf of the Commissioners, in which he summarizes recent developments relating to the Navy Pension Fund and the pensioners. There are several requests he makes to Congress about the fund such as improving accountability of the fund and transactions made by the prize agents, making logistical improvements to the disbursements, and allowing for increased pensions for disabled war veterans. The report also contains Papers A-E which are summarized as follows: "Paper A, which shows the amount of stock on the books of the treasury in the credit of the commissioners. Paper B--Statement of bank stock belonging to the fund. Paper C--Account of the commissioners with Thomas T. Tucker, esq. treasurer of the fund. Paper D--Abstract of warrants drawn by the secretary of the navy on the treasurer of the fund, from the first of January 1815, to the 31st December inclusive. Paper E--List of navy pensioners, with the pension allowed to each." The report may relate to the War of 1812 or another recent or contemporary war of that period. Benjamin Williams Crowninshield (1772-1851) was an American politician. He served as the 5th Secretary of the Navy during the administrations of President James Madison and President James Monroe from 1815-1818. He later served as a United States Representative from Massachusetts from 1823-1831. …

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First edition. Octavo. 76pp. Printed brown wrappers. Chip on front panel, some erosion to the paper spine, small tear on a few consecutive leave, very good.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. 280pp. Over sized hardback, red leather spine with marbled paper on covers, VG, owner name on front end page, b&w photos, Cleopatra's Barge II Log Book 1928-1942.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Near fine. Red Moroccan leather spine, marbled boards. Top edge gilt. xvi, [1], 280 p., [12] leaves of plates : ill., facsims. ; 29 cm. Good binding and cover. Clean, unmarked pages. Top corner bumped.

Softcover. First Edition. Octavo, 76 pp. Fair; bound in brown cardboard with blue tape to spine, some surface marks to covers and shelf wear to edges and corners; title page slightly torn away, but binding else tight; text block rough, uneven and age toned; pages clean; b/w illustrations; front and back hinges covered with same blue tape as spine; previous owner bookplate to inside front cover "Ex Libris Alfred T. Oakley;" ex-library copy with usual markings, including institutional stamps to several pages, spine label, and call number written in pencil. 1361882. Special Collections - Downstairs.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. The author's record and recollections of sailing along the New England Coast in one of New England's most famous sailing ships. Privately Printed.

Hard Bound Volume. Condition: Very Good. First. Edges moderately rubbed.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Clean marbled boards, bright and clean red leather spine with bright gilt titles. Internally clean and unmarked with many uncut, unopened pages. BP/Yachting.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Gilt lettered and decorated red hard covers, one very small spot at bottom panel; top edge is gilt, panel gilt is bright. 8 1/2" x 11", 259 pages - near fine; INSCRIBED in ink: "To dear old Hugh with compliments of the Editor", signed F. B. Crowninshield. WITH a 5" X 6 1/2 Christmas card picturing the Cleopatra's Barge II and greetings from Mr. and Mrs. Francis B. Crowninshield AND pasted in on the front flyleaf a "8" x 10" photographs of Cleopatra's Barge II; The back end paper has cartoon by Al Hirschfield pasted down, entitled, "Sparkle at the Algonquin but an Absence of Giants." Pictured are Parker, Bentley, Woolcott and Frank Crowninshield". Most tissue guards present. color decorated end papers illustrate images from the voyage.…

Presumed first edition (no direct statement provided). 76 pages. Hardcover: H 23.75cm x L 16cm. Evidently originally issued in wraps but this copy without its paper covers and bound (probably mid-1900s) in rubbed blue cloth with gilt stamping to spine and front board. Personal sextant-themed bookplate of E. Lee Dorsett (St. Louis physician, naval historian, and author Edward Lee Dorsett, 1883-1967) on front pastedown; a few scattered small stains and minor soiling to interior pages. Clipping regarding model ship of "America" pasted to frontispiece's blank recto. Article "The Privateer 'America'" by John G. Morse from unknown publication laid-in at front endpapers. Binding is firm.…