Baltimore Clipper: Its Origin and Development

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Lingua: inglese

Editore: Bonanza Books, New York, 1930

0517202484 / 9780517202487

Da: River and Gold Books, Etters, PA, U.S.A.River and Gold Books

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Venditore AbeBooks dal 12 giugno 2026

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Condizione: Usato - Quasi ottimo

EUR 18,69

EUR 6,35 spedizione 
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Quantità: 1 disponibile

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Reprint with Full alphabet line "a b c d e f g h". Hardcover book with blue cloth on sea green textured paper boards. Boards are rigid and warp-free with a small indentation on edge of rear board. Spine is flat and square. Upper corners are crisp with rub on rear corner and lower corners are softened. No previous owner marks (no names, no underlining, no bookplates, etc). No remainder marks. A crinkle and a couple creases to ffep. Light foxing on top and side of book block. Interior pages are clean, crisp and lightly toned. DUST JACKET complete, NOT clipped. Shows rubbing on corners, some nicks and a couple short closed tears. Jacket remains bright, clean, and intact. Will be protected with an archival book jacket cover. Photos coming! In the meantime, contact us now to request pictures of the ACTUAL book you will receive. All of our books are in-stock and ready to be shipped immediately. Synopsis of the book: Overview: Written by renowned maritime historian Howard I. Chapelle, this authoritative work serves as the definitive study on the history, design, evolution, and construction of the famous Baltimore Clipper—a type of fast, highly maneuverable sailing vessel developed in the Chesapeake Bay region before and during the War of 1812. Content & Technical Depth: The book traces the vessel's origins from early pilot boats and privateers to its widespread use in commerce, smuggling, and naval warfare. It provides rigorous technical descriptions, historical documentation, and detailed naval architectural lines, sail plans, and drawings that illustrate how these sleek, sharp-hulled ships achieved their legendary speed. Significance: Widely regarded as a cornerstone reference for maritime historians, naval architects, model shipbuilders, and sailing enthusiasts interested in the age of sail and American naval history. …

Dati bibliografici

Titolo
Baltimore Clipper: Its Origin and Development
Autore
Chapelle, Howard Irving
Editore
Bonanza Books, New York
Anno di pubblicazione
1930
Condizione
Quasi ottimo
Sovraccoperta
molto buono
Rilegatura
Rilegato
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 10
0517202484
ISBN 13
9780517202487
Peso dell'articolo
879,969 grammi
Dimensioni
8,4 pollici di larghezza per 10,9 pollici di altezza per 0,9 pollici di profondità

River and Gold Books

Etters, PA, U.S.A.

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Venditore AbeBooks dal 12 giugno 2026

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