Weate Philip (13 results)

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 159 pages. Illustrated. Faint indications of water staining along lower edge of pages. British Navy.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 159 pages. Illustrated, Map. Lightly chipped to top of dust jacket edge.

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HARDCOVER. Paul Hamlyn, 1972. First edition. A very good copy only marked by rubbing to the spine ends, light spotting to the top edge and a gift inscription to the verso of the front free endpaper. The d/w is good with some edge wear and a small amount of loss from the top of the rear panel.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine.Very minor bumping to top and bottom of spine. First Edition. Black cloth, white titles. 160 pages includes index. Colour and b/w illustrations throughout. A very nice tight, clean, straight 1st edition in a spotless jacket protected by removable plastic sleeve.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Black cloth, white titles. 160 pages includes index. Colour and b/w illustrations throughout. A very nice tight, clean, staight 1st edition in a spotless jacket. Scan available.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 160pp. 28.5cm. Double column. Numerous illustrations, colour, black and white, and sepia. Double page map of the Bounty Voyage; the Second Breadfruit Voyage and the Launch Voyage. Index. Hard cover in dust jacket. A good clean copy Bligh's life from his early days at sea to his Governorship of New South Wales. [944g].

HARDCOVER. In good condition. The dustjacket has some chips on the corners.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Very large, sturdy book, quality black cloth covers, white lettering, dark blue color inside covers and adjacent end papers, 159 heavy glossy pages plus a photograph of Bligh's epitaph and tomb, double-column text, many photographs, some in color. DJ glossy beneath mylar with a powerful close-up color portrait of Bligh with the background in shades of blue on front and spine, a montage of color-illustrations on back. Near Very Fine DJ/Very Fine book.

1st Ed. 160 PP with b/w and colour illustrations. Title spread: Marine chronometer. Hard cover, title on front board and spine, dj. Faint foxing on top outside edges, o/wise a fine copy. 29.2 x 21.5. His early life, training with James Cook, the breadfruit voyages, the Mutiny on the Bounty, Governor of NSW and the Rum Rebellion.

Decorated hard cover. First edition. Illustrated in black, white and color. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy in fine dust jacket (in mylar). 160 pps.

159 pp including index, quarto, coloured end papers, plates, photographic illustrations, maps, fine copy in like illustrated d/j.

Hardback. Philip Weate & Caroline Graham, Paul Hamlyn Pty Ltd, NSW. Author: Philip Weate & Caroline GrahamBinding: HardbackPublished: Paul Hamlyn Pty Ltd, NSW, 1972Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: mildew spotting on spine and inside edges of dust jacket; some wear and rubbing of dust jacket; pages in good conditionThis compelling historical account, Captain William Bligh: An Illustrated History, chronicles the tumultuous life and controversial career of the renowned naval officer. It presents a vivid portrait of Bligh, moving beyond the infamous mutiny on the Bounty to detail his significant contributions to exploration and cartography. The narrative uncovers the complexities of his leadership style and the challenging maritime world of the late 18th century. Richly illustrated, this volume illuminates the historical context surrounding his voyages and the enduring legacy of his command. Readers gain a comprehensive understanding of a figure often misunderstood, offering fresh perspectives on a pivotal era in naval history. Hardback.