Shipwreck (58 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. **Bundle Up & Save On Postage** Copper-foil hard cover has very light wear at corners, Previous owner's signature on front end page ."Shipwreck" Jim Gibbs has signed the inside of the front end page. The title says it all: The Unusual Side of the Sea - A Slop Chest of Sea Lore. 5.5 X 9" 128 pages. Betty J Eicher and others (illustrator).…

Wraps (soft-cover). Condition: Near Fine. Slight rubbing. Otherwise a clean, tight and unmarked book. Very neat. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book.

Condition: Very Good. 19 pages, illustrated with coloured photographs. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 16 x 24 cms. Category: National Geographic Magazine; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Condition: Very Good. 13 pages, 9 figures. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 17 x 24 cms. Category: Mariner's Mirror; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

1986, 224pp. Illustrated. Paperback. In good condition.

Condition: Very Good. The Narrative of a Voyage of His Majesty's Late Ship Alceste by John McLeod, a surgeon aboard the vessel, recounts the dramatic journey of the HMS Alceste to the Yellow Sea and the Ryukyu Islands (Lewchew). The ship was part of a British diplomatic mission led by Lord Amherst to China in 1816, but disaster struck when the Alceste was wrecked off the coast of Okinawa. McLeod's account details the crews survival efforts, their interactions with the Ryukyu Islanders, and the eventual rescue by a passing British vessel. His observations provide valuable insights into early European encounters with Okinawa, describing local customs, governance, and hospitality. 31 pages. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 13 x 20 cms. Category: Annual Register; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Condition: Very Good. 8 pages as issued. Folio. (9.5 x 14 ins). FEATURING approx 500 line account of Pellico's ordeal. A crisp copy of the original Weekly Newspaper. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: Folio (23 x 33 cms). Category: Chambers' Edinburgh Journal; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages). …

Condition: Very Good. 8 pages as issued. Folio. (9.5 x 14 ins). FEATURING approx 500 line account of Pellico's ordeal. A crisp copy of the original Weekly Newspaper. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: Folio (23 x 33 cms). Category: Chambers' Edinburgh Journal; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages). …

Condition: Very Good. 4 pages. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 18 x 25 cms. Category: The Antiquary; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Condition: Very Good. An original copper engraving, with accompanying 3 pages of text. An authentic standalone article, extracted from the Universal Magazine. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 12 x 20 cms. Category: Universal Magazine; Printed before 1800; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Soft cover. First edition. Illustrated. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy. As new. 225 pps.

Condition: Very Good. 9 pages. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 13 x 20 cms. Category: Annual Register; Printed before 1800; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Condition: Very Good. Sixth Edition. 9 pages, 1 plate. Printed in double columns throughout. Some foxing. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 21 x 27 cms. Category: Encyclopaedia Britannica; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Condition: Very Good. 9 pages. An original essay from the Monthly Review, 1793. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 12 x 21 cms. Category: Monthly Review; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Condition: Very Good. 4 pages. An original essay from the Monthly Review, 1770. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 12 x 21 cms. Category: Monthly Review; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Condition: Very Good. The fate of the Dominion liner, Scotsman, which sailed from Liverpool in September, 1899. 5 pages, 10 illustrations. The Wide World Magazine (1898-1965) captured the thrill of real-life adventure, bringing readers daring tales of exploration, survival, and discovery from across the globe. From treacherous expeditions to remote lands to gripping escapes from danger, it showcased the spirit of adventure that defined its era. The magazine also documented historical events and emerging travel trends, immersing readers in the unknown. With vivid illustrations and detailed narratives, it inspired generations to dream of far-off places, embodying the belief that "Truth is stranger than fiction." A rare chance to own a true artifact from the past. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 16 x 22 cms. Category: Wide World Magazine Articles; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

STAPLED WHITE. Condition: VG. Stained edges DATE PUBLISHED: 1937 EDITION: 74.

Condition: Very Good. 15 pages + 1 plate. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 25 x 30 cms. Category: Archaeologia; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Condition: Very Good. 9 pages. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 13 x 20 cms. Category: Annual Register; Printed before 1800; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Condition: Very Good. 21 pages. Barrow recounts the wreck of the American brig Commerce and the crewâs subsequent captivity in North Africa. The review highlights the extremity of their suffering, the cultural encounters that shaped their ordeal, and the negotiations that secured their release. Some foxing. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 18 x 26 cms. Category: Quarterly Review; Antiquarian & Rare; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. An antique original hand coloured engraving . Colouring - not contemporary but delicately and expertly executed. Mounted (matted) and ready to frame . Very good condition. Printed about 1860. A fine opportunity to acquire an original vintage view Fine view of the Amphitheatre at Nismes.…

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. A splendid original antique hand coloured view . Mounted - matted - and ready to frame . Very good condition, Colouring not contemoorary but delicately and expertly executed . Shows a fine view of . the rescue of shipwrecked men at sea.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. A splendid original antique hand coloured view . Mounted - matted - and ready to frame . Very good condition, Colouring not contemoorary but delicately and expertly executed . Shows a fine view of . Danish Ship being wrecked - the L'Adriana 1827.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. Reprint. A splendid original antique hand coloured view . Mounted - matted - and ready to frame . Very good condition, Colouring not contemoorary but delicately and expertly executed . Shows a fine view of . a shipwreck in the Bay of Biscay.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. Reprint. A splendid original antique hand coloured view . Mounted - matted - and ready to frame . Very good condition, Colouring not contemoorary but delicately and expertly executed . Shows a fine view of . a shipwreck - a Coquette about to run on to the rocks in a storm.…

Unframed Print. Condition: Very Good. Page size 28 x 40 cms, image size 23 x 15 cms : 1 page. The Illustrated London News burst onto the scene in 1842, revolutionizing the way people consumed news. For the first time, readers could see the world unfold before their eyes, not just through words, but through stunning engravings and illustrations. From royal coronations to scientific breakthroughs, it delivered vivid storytelling that brought global events to life in a way no publication had done before. For over 160 years, this pioneering magazine captured the imagination of its audience, covering wars, discoveries, cultural moments, and historic milestones. With its bold mix of journalism and artistry, it set the standard for illustrated news, leaving an enduring legacy that shaped the future of storytelling. This is a genuine, original piece, carefully removed from the historic volume, not a reprint or reproduction! Category: Illustrated London News; Vintage Prints; PRINTS : Historic News. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In very good condition. Stapled binding.

[1968]. (Hardcover) Fine in fine dust jacket. 90pp. Frontispiece, maps, notes. Journals of S.W Prenties. Originally published as S.W Prenties--Narrative of a Shipwreck on the Island of Cape Breton, in a Voyage from Quebec 1780. Time Period. Locale: Cape Breton Island--Nova Scotia. (Canada, Expeditions, Personal Narratives, Shipwrecks--Canada, St. Lawrence, H.M.S.). …

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. An original antique engraving. Mounted and ready to frame. hand-coloured. In excellent condition, decorative and impressive.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. An original antique engraving. Mounted and ready to frame. hand-coloured. In excellent condition, decorative and impressive.