Foley Capt John (14 results)
Language: English
Published by Banks Bros & Street, Sussex Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1982
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Black Box Books, ASHFORD, , United KingdomBlack Box Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. The story of the very beginning of this very valuable pilot service through the dangerously labyrinthine passage between the Tasman and Coral Seas up to the present day.Well illustrated in colour and black and white.
Language: English
Published by Torres Strait Historical Society., Thursday Island 1982
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Lawrence Jones Books, Ashmore, QLD, AustraliaLawrence Jones Books
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Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 94pp, num bw ills. Or pictorial card covers. Bump near top of spine. Copiously illustrated history of Thursday island in the Torres Strait. Much on indigenous people, fisheries, pearling, maritime history. Size: 8vo.
- Hardcover
Seller: Fine Print Books (ABA), Erskineville, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaFine Print Books (ABA)
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hardcover and dustwrapper in very good condition; 202 pages, colour and b/w photos, gift inscription by the author.
- Hardcover
Seller: Besleys Books PBFA, Diss, United KingdomBesleys Books PBFA
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Hard Cover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Hardback with protected dust-wrapper. 202pp. Frontis. Illus. A little wear to d/w. A pleasing copy. (bs35c).
- Hardcover
- Signed
Seller: Global Village Books, Bundall, QLD, AustraliaGlobal Village Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 202pp, maps, col. and black and white photos, index. Inscribed by Foley and also another signature. Some foxing, mainly title page else vg copy 202 p. Inscribed by Author(s).
Published by Banks Bros. & Street, Sydney 1982
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: R.W. Forder, Gosport, , United KingdomR.W. Forder
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Original cloth gilt. Illus., including ep maps.
- Hardcover
Seller: Boodle Books, Millmerran, QLD, AustraliaBoodle Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. GIVEN THE TREACHEROUS NATURE OF THE WATERS OF THE TORRES STRAIT AND THE NUMBER OF HISTORICAL TRAGEDIES THAT HAVE HAPPENED THERE, IT WAS INEVIDABLE THAT A PILOT SERVICE SHOUILD BE ESTABLISHED. THIS WORK OUTLINES THE HISTORY OF THAT SERVICE.
- Hardcover
Seller: Elizabeth's Bookshops, Fremantle, WA, AustraliaElizabeth's Bookshops
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Hardcover in Dustjacket. Condition: Near Fine. BOATS Maritime Queensland xix, 202 p. [65] p. of plates : ill., (some col.), maps, ports. ; 24 cm. Maps on endpapers.Bibliography: p. 194-195. #200223Queensland Coast and Torres Strait Pilot Service -- History. | Shipping. Pilotage. Organisations. Torres Strait. Queensland Coast and… Torres Strait Pilot Service, 1874-1981. | Pilots and pilotage -- Torres Strait. Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA.
Published by Banks Bros. & Street, Sydney, 1982. 1982
Seller: City Basement Books, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaCity Basement Books
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8vo (23x15.5cm), hardback, xx + 202pp. Very good condition in good dustwrapper (light wear, a little bumped, mild foxing, scuff marks). Mild wear only. Colour maps at endpapers, colour chart of the Torres Strait as frontispiece. Pictures available on request.
Published by Banks Bros. & Street, Sydney, 1982. 1982
Seller: City Basement Books, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaCity Basement Books
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8vo (23x15.5cm), hardback, xx + 202pp. Very good condition in good dustwrapper (light wear, bumped, some creasing to upper edge). Faded at lower front edge, colour maps at endpapers, colour chart of the Torres Strait as frontispiece, verso of frontispiece has minor spotting. Pictures available on request.
Published by Banks Brothers & Street Sydney. 1982
- Hardcover
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Hardback. Capt. John C. H. Foley, Banks Brothers & Street Sydney. Author: Capt. John C. H. FoleyBinding: HardbackPublished: Banks Brothers & Street Sydney., 1982Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Minor scuff marks to front of DJ.Reef Pilots: The History Of The Queensland C…oast And Torres Strait Pilot Service presents a comprehensive historical account of the vital maritime service responsible for navigating the treacherous waters of the Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait. Capt. John C. H. Foley meticulously chronicles the challenges and triumphs of the pilots who guided countless vessels through these dangerous passages. The narrative details the evolution of piloting techniques, the establishment of critical infrastructure, and the human stories behind this essential profession. It illustrates the profound impact of these dedicated individuals on regional trade and safety, offering an authoritative look into a unique aspect of Australian maritime heritage. Hardback.
Published by Banks Brothers & Street Sydney 1982 1982
- First Edition
Seller: Andrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaAndrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne
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1st edition dust jacket Near Fine lge. octavo xix + 202pp., col. & b/w pls., maps, col. charts, appends., bibliog., index, The History of the Queensland Coast and Torres Strait Pilot Service.
Published by Banks Brothers & Street Sydney 1982 1982
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: Andrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaAndrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne
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1st edition dust jacket Near Fine lge. octavo xix + 202pp., col. & b/w pls., maps, col. charts, appends., bibliog., index, The History of the Queensland Coast and Torres Strait Pilot Service. Signed copy.
Published by Banks Brothers & Street Sydney 1982 1982
- First Edition
Seller: Andrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaAndrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne
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1st edition dust jacket Fine octavo xix + 202pp., col. & b/w pls., maps, col. charts, appends., bibliog., index, The History of the Queensland Coast and Torres Strait Pilot Service.
