Helen grange (43 risultati)

Condizione: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condizione: New. Clipper Ships of America and Great Britain, 1833-1869. Book.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condizione: New. pp. 455.

Condizione: New. pp. 455.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New. pp. 455.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. The wraps are a little shelf rubbed and edge worn. Ownership inscriptions. The book is complete with all plates as called for. The binding is excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. 1st Edition. The wraps are a bit marked and rubbed. A little internal damp marking. Soundly bound. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Softcover. Condizione: Good. First Edition. The wraps are slightly shelf rubbed and edge worn with minor marks. A few marks on the blocks too. Internally clean and tightly bound. Complete with 210 pages. [B.K.]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Trade Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. 210 pp, index, b/w plates. Wraps have edgewear. Interior unmarked. Spine straight and uncreased.

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Hardcover. Very Good condition. No dust jacket. Free of any markings and no writings inside. Clear Text. Minor shelf-wear. Stain on bottom edge of spine. For any additional information or pictures, please inquire.

Hardcover. Condizione: Used-Very Good. dj. First. Cloth, dj. 4to, 381 pp. Illustrated in 37 full-page color wood engravings by Jacques La Grange plus over 50 pen & ink drawings and plans of ships. Extensive wear to price-clipped jacket, with partial loss at spine ends and bottom edges of panels; loss affects about half of the spine title, though further damage should be prevented by acetate wrapper. Moderate edge wear and toning to boards. Hinges starting but holding. Expected age-toning to text block, but text and images remain clean and bright. …

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: New.

Cloth. Condizione: Good +. No Jacket. First Edition. (1936), 381pp, illus. w/ 37 color wood engravings & 50 line drawings, illus. eps, corners bumped, some soiling to cover, no dj, contents clean. Jacques La Grange (illustratore).

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Van Rees Press Ex-Libris and is stamped as such. Dampness has seeped into more than just the cover. Shows more than the usual amount of shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: good-. First American Edition. 381pp.color frontispiece. Beige cloth, gilt and blue compass design on the front panel. Blue spine label. Outstanding record passages 1846-1869 on the endpapers. 37 exquisite color wood engravings of ships throughout. 35 illustrations of lines of ships, sail plans, and charts. Roughly; cut pages. Price-clipped pictorial jacket has large chips on the spine edges and the rear panel. Overall a very well preserved copy. A panorama of American and British shipping from the days before the american War of Independence to the close of the clipper ship period. Size: Thick Octavo. Jacques La Grange (illustratore). Book.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. A very good ex-library first edition hardcover copy without a dustcover. The nicely re-bound covers have a little edge rubbing along with library stamps and plates. The spine is straight, the binding is tight and the pages, despite a few sporadic marks, are primarily clean and bright. A heavy book. Please see photos.…

Hard Cover. Condizione: Fine-. Condizione sovraccoperta: No Dust Jacket Present. The second impression, 381 pages, beautifully illustrated with over 50 pen and ink drawings (37 wood engravings are in color) and ship plans. FINE- HARDCOVER, no dust jacket present. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Jacques La Grange (illustratore). …

Hardcover. Condizione: Poor. (SS2) dj very worn and ripped; grey a little marked with gilt titles on spine; fore edges foxed; sparse foxing throughout but overall clean; photographs upon request.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fair. Covers have minor wear to corners, edges, crown, and heel. Stamp on endpaper. Edges of textblock and front and endmatter slightly discolored, interior else clean, tight, and unmarked. DJ, in mylar, has moderate rubbing, moderate creasing, chips, and tears to edges, some discoloration, clipped. DJ significantly faded at spine. International shipping billed at cost. Photos upon request.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 381 pages.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the captivating history of clipper ships, tracing their evolution from humble beginnings as vessels of escape and trade to their reign as symbols of American ingenuity and maritime prowess. The author expertly weaves together tales of daring voyages, fierce competition, and the pursuit of speed that defined the golden age of sail. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world, the narrative explores the intricate relationship between clipper ships and the economic, political, and social forces that shaped their destiny. From the opium trade in the East to the gold rushes in California and Australia, the book illuminates the pivotal role these vessels played in global commerce and the lives of those who sailed them. Through vivid descriptions and insightful analysis, the author delves into the thematic depths of ambition, innovation, and the human spirit's unwavering quest for progress. The book not only celebrates the technological advancements and record-breaking feats of clipper ships but also confronts the harsh realities of life at sea, including the dangers faced by sailors and the ethical complexities of trade. Ultimately, this book offers a profound reflection on the legacy of clipper ships, revealing how their fleeting era of dominance left an indelible mark on maritime history and continues to inspire awe and admiration for the ingenuity and audacity of those who dared to challenge the limits of wind and wave. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. A clean and tightly bound book. B/W photos.