Gaby Capt James (20 results)

A Hardbound. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Two small closed tears to dust jacket. Large heavy book may require extra postage.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Wrapper in good order with no fading or tears, not price clipped. there are a number of pencil annotations to margins throughout the book. Otherwise a clean copy internally with little wear. Heavy book, will require additional postage outside the UK.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 252pp, bw ills. Or boards in jacket. Slight edge wear to jacket, minor foxing to endpapers and edges. True down-to-earth account of the day-to-day working life of a wharf foreman who rises to become manager of his own company. Size: 8vo.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. 287pp, glossary, 100+ ills (many full page paintings). Or cloth in jacket. Prev owner stamp on copyright page, light toning to top edge. Written by a sea captain, one of the last of his breed, this book gives a fascinating account of, and insight into, the world of the age of sail, bringing to life the men and the era. Size: Sml 4to.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. The auithor's own experiences and that of other deepwatermen in the age of Australian sail. A history of the last days of sail in Australia told through the lives of the men that lived it. Profusely illustrated. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 252 pages. illustrated. Plastic wrapper.

ex library, imperial octavo hardcover (VG-) in d/w (VG-); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good -. First Edition. Dj slightly chipped at corners & top & bottom of dj spine.

(1974). First edition. Boards slightly splayed, minor damp rifling to a few pages, else a near fine copy in colorfully illlustrated dust jacket with a few short closed edgetears. Quarto. 287 pages, glossary. Profusely illustrated with text and photographic plates, reproductions from paintings, some in color.

8vo; pp. 252; 1 full-page colour illustration, 7 b/w. illustrations, original cloth, a very good copy in very good dustjacket. . First Edition; ".down-to-earth account of the day-to-day working life of a wharf foreman who rises in rank to become manager of his company.".

Cloth. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good.

1st Ed. 287 PP with over 100 b/w & colour illustrations. Eps: Tall ships in the stream and alongside, Newcastle. Hard cover, gilt title on front cover and spine, dj (colour painting by Dennis Adams). Dust jacket with small chips and in a protective sleeve. Few foxing spots on top outside edge. Contents near fine. 26 x 19. The experiences of Capt. James Gaby from the day he joined the Amokura in 1910.

1st Ed. 287 PP with over 100 b/w & colour illustrations. Eps: Tall ships in the stream and alongside, Newcastle. Hard cover, gilt title on front cover and spine, dj (colour painting by John Eighteen). Ex-libris bookplate (Kenneth J. Carruthers) on verso of FFEP. Near fine. 26 x 19. The experiences of Capt. James Gaby from the day he joined the Amokura in 1910.

288pp. 4to. Original boards in dustwrapper. B&W and colour illustrations. A very good copy.

4to. Or.bds. Dustjacket. 287pp. Dustjacket a little torn. Profusely illustrated in black & white. Good copy. 1st ed. Inscribed by the author. Captain Gaby began his trade in sailing as a cadet on the New Zealand training ship Amokura in 1911. A rough & rewarding life that saw him captain, & also become an accomplished storyteller of sea life.

Hardback. Capt. James Gaby, Antipodean Publishers. Author: Capt. James GabyBinding: HardbackPublished: Antipodean Publishers, 1974Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsMate In Sail chronicles the demanding life aboard a sailing vessel, presenting an authentic look at maritime traditions and the challenges faced by those who navigated the high seas. Captain James Gaby, with his firsthand experience, details the intricate skills required for seamanship and the unwavering spirit of a sailor. The narrative illustrates the hierarchy and daily routines, offering readers a vivid portrayal of a bygone era of naval life. It argues for the enduring legacy of these seafaring adventures, instructing on the timeless principles of navigation and leadership. This compelling account captures the essence of maritime history, making it an essential read for enthusiasts and historians alike. Hardback.

HB, 4to, 287pp. Vg, in vg d/w (mild wear; spine faded). Pictures available on request.

1st edition chipped dust jacket Near Fine lge. octavo 287pp., col. & b/w pls., Author was one of the last great Sea Captains.

1st edition dust jacket Fine lge. octavo 287pp., col. & b/w pls., Author was one of the last great Sea Captains under Sail. Many fine colour paintings by Dennis Adams.

First Edition. Pp. 288(last blank); coloured and black & white text illustrations, (some full and double page), pictorial endpapers, glossary; small cr. 4to; textured grey boards, lettered in gilt, spine a trifle canted; dust wrapper, edges slightly worn and split, 3 cm. closed tear from bottom edge of back panel; edges of leaves a little browned; Antipodean Publishers, Artarmon, New South Wales, 1974. First edition. *Memoirs of a sea captain.