Nautical from Pengilly Books

Meriden, CT: The Meriden Gravure Company, 1966. Book. Illus. by Stanton, S.W.. Very Good. Stiff Wraps. 1st Edition. Oblong 12mo. One of a series of 10 booklets. Stanton was a Passenger who died when the Titanic was lost in 1912. Students of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century American Steam Navigation as well as steamboat buffs must inevitably turn for source… Read more about this item

Newton Abbot: David & Charles, 1971. Book. Very Good. Original Cloth. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The author was a longstanding member of the Society for Nautical Research. Written when there was still a West and East Pakistan so the waterways of both Pakistan and what is now Bangladesh are explored. Book & Jacket = Near… Read more about this item

Paris: Private, 1993. Book. New. Stiff Wraps. 1st Edition. Oblong 4to. Americas Cup interest Story of this beautiful schooner yacht was designed by Jacques-Augustin Normand. She was built by Chantiers et Ateliers Augustin Normand, Le Havre and launched in 1875. Total Length of the yacht was 42.21 meters. Fine (New) condition - small bump to head of spine… Read more about this item

London: Ships Monthly / The Maritime Trust, 1973. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. First Edition. Oblong 16mo. Small booklet published by the Maritime Trust about the life and times the last sailing barge to trade under sail. Please feel free to inquire for item specifics or additional photos. Books will be carefully packaged in cardboard boxes only. Combined shipping… Read more about this item

San Francisco: Troubador Press, 1975. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. The nautical ivory worker and his art of scrimshaw, historical and contemporary. This is hard cover edition with a dust jacket Book in near fine condition, white dust jacket is a little shelf worn, but remains VG+ Please feel free… Read more about this item

London: The Hakluyt Society, 1997. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. The Voyage of the Resolution and Discovery 1776-1780 Profusely illustrated with maps and charts, some in colour, some folding. Navy blue cloth with gilt decal of a masted ship, gilt spine lettering,Cream dust jacket with black lettering on front and spine shows… Read more about this item

Meriden, CT: The Meriden Gravure Company, 1968. Book. Illus. by Stanton, S.W.. Very Good. Stiff Wraps. Later. Oblong 12mo. One of a series of 10 booklets. First Edition was 1962 Stanton was a Passenger who died when the Titanic was lost in 1912. Students of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century American Steam Navigation as well as steamboat buffs must… Read more about this item

Camden, ME: International Marine Publishing Company, 1982. Book. Very Good+. Original Cloth. Oblong 12mo. John Leather's definitive study of the gaff rig is twofold: the practical aspects of the rig and the history of the gaff rigged craft. He covers the gaff rig of the traditional, schooners, workboats, and barges. This is the 7th US printing. Glossy plain dark blue… Read more about this item

Vestal, NY: Almar Press, 1991. Book. Very Good. Stiff Wraps. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. A Picture Postcard History. Photos with captions - by the one of the master's of maritime history Intro by Walter Cronkite. ISBN on back cover is different from one listed on verso of title page. Stated 1st Edition, 1st Printing in… Read more about this item

Camden. ME: Down East Enterprise Inc, 1971. Book. Very Good. Stiff Wraps. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Including Monhegan Islands - Sheepscot and Damariscotta Rivers. Fully illustrated with b/w photos. Neat notation on front cover, else VG+ condition Please feel free to inquire for item specifics or additional photos. Books will be carefully packaged in cardboard boxes… Read more about this item

London: Lloyd's of London Press Ltd, 1989. Book. Very Good+. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Records of all merchant and naval vessels over 500 tons lost or declared as constructive losses from 1963 to 1987. Book & Jacket in VG+ condition Please feel free to inquire for item specifics or additional photos. Books… Read more about this item

Mystic, CT: Mystic Seaport Museum Inc, 1991. Book. As New. Original Cloth. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Limited to an edition of 500. Title page is marked 'Preliminary Edition'. A Bibliography embracing the history, practice, and equipment of American yachting and pleasure boating from earliest beginnings to circa 1988. Includes a very important boat index, Authors,… Read more about this item

Las Vegas, NV: Shipwreck Heritage Press, 2005. Book. As New. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The remarkable quest for the greatest shipwreck treasure of the civil war era. Book & Jacket = As New Please feel free to inquire for item specifics or additional photos. Books will be carefully packaged in cardboard… Read more about this item

London: HMSO, 1972. Book. Very Good. Stiff Wraps. Oblong 12mo. Being a short study of tugs, their men and their machinery, set within the context of the Manchester Ship Canal and with particular reference to the paddle tug Reliant, formerly of Old Trafford. National Maritime Museum Publication. Near fine condition. Please feel free to inquire for item specifics or… Read more about this item

Salem, MA: Marine Research Society, 1923. Book. Very Good. Quarter Cloth. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Publication Number 3 of The Marine Research Society. A Narrative of Shipwreck & Adventure in the South Seas. Captivating account by William Endicott of his experiences during the 1829-31 voyage on the Glide. The ship struck a reef on… Read more about this item

Camden, ME: International Marine Publishing, 1978. Book. Very Good+. Original Cloth. 2nd. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 58 sailing craft -- sloops, ketches, cutters, yawls, and schooners--described in detail and illustrated in plans, cabin layouts, and action photographs. Book is VG+ condition - unfortunately (and, as usual) without a dust jacket. Please feel free to inquire for… Read more about this item

London: The Hakluyt Society, 1988. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. The Voyage of the Endeavour 1768-1771 Profusely illustrated with maps and charts, some in colour, some folding. Navy blue cloth with gilt decal of a masted ship, gilt spine lettering, Cream dust jacket with black lettering on front and spine shows minor… Read more about this item

New York: The New American Library, 1967. Book. Very Good. Original Cloth. 1st American. Oblong 4to. Translated from the French the account of the Cape Horners is also that of the men who sailed them. Of their continued fight against the icy cold, the howling wind and great seas and all the dangers strewn along their route by the hostile… Read more about this item

Seattle, WA: Superior Publishing Co, 1968. Book. Very Good. Original Cloth. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. A Story in Pictures and Words about some Famous and Unusual Vessels Along the Pacific Coast of North America. Stated First Edition. Original light blue cloth binding, with dark blue titles, Spine a little darkened, and unfortunately, missing the dust… Read more about this item

Camden. ME: Down East Enterprise Inc, 1978. Book. Very Good. Stiff Wraps. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. End papers are plans, packed with b/w photos. A very nice copy. Please feel free to inquire for item specifics or additional photos. Books will be carefully packaged in cardboard boxes only. Combined shipping can apply for multiple purchases -… Read more about this item