Ship by Patsy Adam Smith (26 results)

Condition: Very Good+. SCARCE- Patsy Adam Smith Collection: Hear The Train Blow, Goodbye Girlie, There Was A Ship-A tight- This is an unmarked copy.

Hardback. Condition: Near Fine. New Edition. Small Quarto Size [approx 17.5cm x 24cm]. Near Fine condition in a Very Good Dustjacket. Dustjacket now protected in our purpose-made clear archival plastic sleeve. An excellent copy. Illustrated with black & white photographs. 239 pages. From the moment that Patsy Adam-Smith saw the little coastal trader ease her way out of Bass Strait and heard her crew talk of reefs, wrecks and sand shoals, she was bewitched. Determined to go to sea herself, she persuaded the owner to let her sail on the "Sheerwater" - cooking, taking a turn at the wheel and working her passage round the lovely, scattered islands of Bass Strait. She then spent 6 years on the Naracoopa and was the first woman to be granted signed Articles in Australian waters. Here she tells of her love affair with the sea and ships, with the small ketches that no longer trade around the Australian coast.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. New Edition. INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 240pp, b&w photos in text. The author's story of her years at sea. Gifting else vg in dj 239 p.

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 cost.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Spotting to dj verso.

New Edition. VIII, 239 PP with b/w illustrations: 1 drawing, 28 head pieces, 4 maps and 125 photos. Eps: Rough sea through the rigging. Hard cover, dj. Near fine. 25.5 x 18. Patsy Adam-Smith's story of her years at sea. The first Australian woman to be granted signed articles in Australian waters while sailing the islands of Bass Strait.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Exciting account of Patsy's 6 years in the "Naracoopa" off the Tasmanian coast. Includes surviving storm, hazards and precarious duties. 220 pages, 9" tall. Library stamp on fore page edges, ffep, title and copyright pages. Penciled price on ffep. No other inscriptions. Jacket unclipped. Protected in removable clear plastic wrapper.

4to. viii+240pp. Original boards in dustwrapper. Numerous colour and black and white illustrations; a near fine copy. . First edition thus. Much expanded with many new illustrations.

8vo; pp. 220; endpapers, 8 pages of plates; Original boards in dustwrapper. A very good copy. . First edition.

viii+239pp. Lg. 8vo. Original boards in dustwrapper, discoloured. B&w illustrations, previous owner's name on htp, otherwise a very good copy. Newly illustrated and revised edition.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Very Good In A Like Jacket With Light Handling Wear Pp 239, Illustrated Throughout.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Reprint. Very Good In A Like Jacket. Owners Gift Card Taped To The Fep Pp 239, Illustrated Throughout.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Blue binding, silver title. 239 pages. Illustrated. Sequel to "Hear The Train Blow". A clean, tight, straight book. Jacket bright, complete, protected in a clear mylar sleeve.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Chatto & Windus, 1983 . Used. Account of life aboard trading vessels in Bass Strait; seal and mutton bird industries of Furneaux Group; Tasmanian Aboriginal families; Wybalenna settlement on Flinders Island.

Hardback. Patsy Adam-Smith, Nelson. Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Wear and tearPages: Good Markings: No markingsThere Was a Ship tells the story of Patsy Adam-Smith's experiences and reflections during her years at sea. The book captures the essence of maritime life and the challenges faced by those who navigate the waters. Dust jacket has some minor wear and tear around edges and corners. Hardback.

HARDCOVER. 1983, Reprint. A very good copy only marked by age tanning of the edges and a previous owners bookplate on the half title page. The d/w, is also very good.

Paperback. Fair condition. Tanning, stains and light foxing.

HARDCOVER. 1967, First edition. A very good copy only marked by age tanning/spotting to the edges. The d/w is unclipped and good with shelf rubbing and edge wear.

Hardcover in Dustjacket. Condition: Near Fine. BOATING Biography Travel - First published as 2 separate v.: Moonbird people, and There was a ship. Adelaide : Rigby, 1965 and 1967. viii, 239 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 27 cm. #111025 Voyages. Bass Strait. Personal observations Tasmania. Furneaux Group. Social life Voyages and travels Ocean travel Bass Strait (Tas. and Vic.) Furneaux Islands (Tas.) -- Social life and customs 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.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Good condition, minor foxing on textblock.

Hardback. Patsy Adam-Smith, Nelson. Author: Patsy Adam-SmithBinding: HardbackPublished: Nelson, 1983Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Dust jacket has some light wear marks but no tears, page edges lightly yellowedThis compelling memoir, There Was A Ship: Patsy Adam-Smith's Story Of Her Years At Sea, chronicles the author's extraordinary experiences navigating the high seas. It vividly portrays the challenges and triumphs of life aboard various vessels, offering an intimate look at a world traditionally dominated by men. The narrative uncovers the unique camaraderie and harsh realities faced by those who make their living on the ocean. Adam-Smith presents a powerful testament to resilience and adventure, illustrating a pivotal period in maritime history through a deeply personal lens. Hardback.

1st Ed. (8), 220 PP, plus 8 pages with 13 b/w photos. Hard cover, dj. Signed by the author with a dedicatory note to the previous owner on the title-page. Dust jacket has a few small nicks and covers have a few old tape marks. Contents are near fine. 25.5 x 18. Patsy Adam-Smith's story of her years at sea. The first Australian woman to be granted signed articles in Australian waters while sailing the islands of Bass Strait.

1st edition dust jacket Very Good lge. octavo viii + 239pp., b/w pls., Patsy Adam-Smith's story of her years at sea. New illustrated Edition. Ownership signature o/w VG.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Review slip laid in, taped to front free endpaper. Turquoise boards with white lettering on spine. Edges a little faded. Head and tail of spine bumped. Binding is strong and neat. Edges and front free endpaper are lightly discoloured and bear some foxing, else in good condition. Dust wrapper lightly rubbed. Spine sunned and edges are showing some wear and tear. Fold back are foxed and back cover has the odd scuff mark, else in good condition. *We always describe the faults of our books meticulously but they usually present better than they sound.

1st edition dust jacket Fine lge. octavo viii + 239pp., b/w pls., Patsy Adam-Smith's story of her years at sea. New illustrated Edition.