WE DIDN'T MEAN TO GO TO SEA

RANSOME, Arthur

Published by Jonathan Cape, London, 1937
Used Hardcover

From Thompson Rare Books - ABAC / ILAB, Hornby Island, BC, Canada Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Heritage Bookseller
AbeBooks member since 1996

Association Member:
This specific copy is no longer available. Here are our closest matches for WE DIDN'T MEAN TO GO TO SEA by RANSOME, Arthur.

About this Item

Description:

Octavo, original green cloth lettered in gilt on spine & in blind on upper cover. 351 pp., colour pictorial map endpapers, plus a black & white frontispiece and numerous drawings throughout the text, some full page, all by the author. Ink inscriptionon a preliminary blank leaf "To Lieut Jeffrey V. Brock R.C.N.V.R. With Hearty Greetings from John McGivering Oxford Jan: 1940". Covers very slightly rubbed & marked; a very good, bright copy with bright gilt lettering. A decent and attractive copy. The seventh title in the Swallows & Amazons series, about the Coot Club and their unforseen adventures on the yacht Goblin, from Harwich to Holland.The inscription in this copy is from John Harold McGivering, Lieutenant-Commander, Royal Naval Reserve, to Jeffry Vanstone Brock, Rear-Admiral, Royal Canadian Navy. Brock was the author of the two volume "Memoirs of a Sailor" (McClelland and Stewart Ltd,1981). Seller Inventory # 312679

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title: WE DIDN'T MEAN TO GO TO SEA
Publisher: Jonathan Cape, London
Publication Date: 1937
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: ** USA Customers Please Note: We ship via Canada Post & USPS. We process and pay all customs fees before shipping; there will be no Import Charges, Brokerage Fees or Tariffs on any Items purchased from us. **
Edition: First Edition (& 1st printing).

Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace

arthur ransome
Published by cape, 1953
Used Hardcover

Seller: pristina, Isle of Man, United Kingdom

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. normal dirt stains and blemuishes associated with age in books school book with name. Seller Inventory # 20080/4

Contact seller

Buy Used

US$ 1.38
US$ 70.09 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Ransome, Arthur
Published by Red Fox Books (Rand), 2001
ISBN 10: 0099427222 ISBN 13: 9780099427223
Used Paperback

Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Paperback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR003459028

Contact seller

Buy Used

US$ 1.44
US$ 7.53 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Seller Image

Ransome, Arthur
Published by Red Fox, 2001
ISBN 10: 0099427222 ISBN 13: 9780099427223
Used Softcover

Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Seller Inventory # wbs8194145176

Contact seller

Buy Used

US$ 1.59
US$ 8.76 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Seller Image

Ransome, Arthur
Published by Red Fox, 2001
ISBN 10: 0099427222 ISBN 13: 9780099427223
Used Softcover

Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # wbs5734100428

Contact seller

Buy Used

US$ 1.59
US$ 8.76 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Arthur Ransome
ISBN 10: 0099427222 ISBN 13: 9780099427223
Used Paperback

Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 'Now Susan,' Mother said, 'And you too, John. No night sailing. No going outside the harbour. And back the day after tomorrow. Promise.'But promises can't always be kept. Within twenty-four hours John, Susan, Titty and Roger find themselves fighting a night gale in the treacherous waters of the North Sea, adrift and in the main shipping lanes. Suddenly, it's real adventure and only their sailing skills can help them now. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001236420

Contact seller

Buy Used

US$ 1.69
US$ 7.53 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Quantity: Over 20 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Arthur Ransome
Published by Puffin, 1974
ISBN 10: 0140304142 ISBN 13: 9780140304145
Used Soft cover

Seller: Robin's books, Abingdon, United Kingdom

Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars 4-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Soft cover. Condition: Fair. Shelf wear to edges corners and cover Tanning to text block Creases to cover. Seller Inventory # 002856

Contact seller

Buy Used

US$ 1.77
US$ 26.88 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Arthur Ransome
Published by Puffin, 1974
ISBN 10: 0140304142 ISBN 13: 9780140304145
Used Soft cover

Seller: Bemrose Books, Otley, United Kingdom

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Soft cover. Condition: Fair. No internal markings; some wear to card covers; Seller Inventory # 12817

Contact seller

Buy Used

US$ 2.08
US$ 21.50 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Arthur Ransome
Published by Red Fox, 2017
Used Soft cover

Seller: Invicta Books P.B.F.A., Builth Wells, POWYS, United Kingdom

Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars 4-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. illustrated, 351 pages. Seller Inventory # 022678

Contact seller

Buy Used

US$ 2.77
US$ 33.60 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Arthur Ransome
Published by Puffin Books, 1969
ISBN 10: 0140304142 ISBN 13: 9780140304145
Used Paperback

Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Paperback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Seller Inventory # GOR000211303

Contact seller

Buy Used

US$ 3.84
US$ 7.53 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Arthur Ransome
Published by Puffin Books, 1969
ISBN 10: 0140304142 ISBN 13: 9780140304145
Used Paperback

Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Paperback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR001658182

Contact seller

Buy Used

US$ 3.84
US$ 7.53 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Quantity: 2 available

Add to basket

There are 270 more copies of this book

View all search results for this book