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| 251. | Reeman, Douglas. BADGE OF GLORY. Lon. (1982). 366 pp. Reeman, also known as Alexander Kent, follows the seafaring Blackwood family in the Royal Marines. First Edition. VG, dj. $50 |
| 252. | Richards, Mary C. SWEET VOICES OF LAHAINA. (Aiea, HI. 1990). b/w photos. square 4to. 89 pp. “Life Story of Maui’s Fabulous Fardens.” The stories of a Hawaiian family in a changing culture. VG, dj. $45 |
| 253. | Robertson, George. AN ACCOUNT OF THE DISCOVERY OF TAHITI. Lon. 1973. 127 pp. From Robertson’s journal as Master of the H.M.S. Dolphin. Edited by Oliver Warner and with wood engravings by Robert Gibbings. VG. $20 |
| 254. | Robinson, Bill. CRUISING: THE BOATS AND THE PLACES. NY. (1981). 270 pp. Robinson’s favorite cruising grounds and craft. First Edition. VG, dj. $15 |
| 255. | Rodger, N.A.M. THE WOODEN WORLD. Annapolis. (1986) 445 pp. An anatomy of the Georgian Navy. First ed. VG, dj. $30 |
| 256. | Rolt, L.T.C. NARROW BOAT. Lon. 1946. b/w ills., maps. 222 pp. The classic work on the barges of the English midlands, which played a part in beginning the craze for European canal boats in general. This is a very pretty edition, with wood engravings as chapter heads and full page plates of Midland scenery, all in a handsome jacket. $25 |
| 257. | Ronnberg, Erik A. R. THE AMERICAN FISHING SCHOONER BENJAMIN W. LATHAM. Bogota, NJ. (1973). b/w ills. 64 pp. “A reconstruction by typical features and guide in modeling.” Some information covered by bookplate on title page, else VG, wraps. $25 |
| 258. | Rowland, Albert Lindsay and George Born Manhart. STUDIES IN ENGLISH COMMERCE AND EXPLORATION IN THE REIGN OF ELIZABETH. Phil. 1924. b/w maps. 189, 179 pp. Studies of trade with Turkey and the attempts to discover a northwest passage. First Edition. Light wear, VG. $45 |
| 259. | Rumbold, C. E. A. L. YACHTING IN HOLLAND. The Hague. n.d. 63 pp. This little pamphlet published by the Official Information Office contains a narrative of yachting about Holland, and information visiting yachtsmen may need, including a glossary of terms and their Dutch translations. Pictorial wraps spotted, else VG. $20 |
| 260. | Russell, W. Clark. PICTURES FROM THE LIFE OF NELSON. NY. 1897. b/w plates. 301 pp. Russell originally wrote the articles for the English Illustrated Magazine. Inner hinge cracked, boards silverfished. $25 |
| 261. | Sakanishi, Shio (ed.) A PRIVATE JOURNAL OF JOHN GLENDY SPROSTON, U.S.N. Tokyo. (1968). color, b/w plates. xvii, 128 pp. An important narrative kept during Perry's expedition to Japan, including the openning of Japan's ports to the world. VG, dj. $50 |
| 262. | Sammons, Jack. WELCOME TO A-FLEET. n.p. (1976). 2 vol. 169; 185 pp. Sammons’ 2-volume bible for catamaran sailing reads like a sportsman’s free verse: “There are others on the market you can use, but it’s hard / to beat the low height plus jam cleat arrangement of the stock block.” Full of useful information, and great to read aloud. Spiral bound. Both vols. show some creasing to stiff wraps, else VG. $50 |
| 263. | Sargent, Epes (editor.) ARCTIC ADVENTURE. Bos. 1857. b/w plates, ills., maps. x-480 pp. Description of Arctic regions and history of north polar exploration up to the Franklin search. Arctic Bib. 15345. Spine sunned and worn at ends. Text clean. $50 |
| 264. | Savage, Charles. MOUNT DESERT. THE EARLY FRENCH VISITS. n.p. 1973. b/w ills., facsimile. (2) 16 pp. Decorated wraps, VG. $20 |
| 265. | Schaller, Ludwig. TASCHENBUCH FUR SCHIFFBAUER, BOOTBAUER, SCHIFFZIMMERER, UND SEGELMACHER. Berlin. 1937. 346 pp. Perfect for the German-speaking boat builder or sail maker in your life. VG. $25 |
| 266. | Schull, Joseph. FAR DISTANT SHIPS. (Toronto, 1987) b/w plates. xix, 515 pp. Official account of Canadian naval operations in WW II. Lists of vessels, personnel, etc. Second ed. VG, dj. $20 |
| 267. | (Scientific Instrument Manufacturers’ Association) A GUIDE TO INSTRUMENT DESIGN. Lon. 1963. b/w plates. xii, 444 pp. Mechanical, optical, electronic and nucleonic design, reliability and safety, etc. VG, dj. $45 |
| 268. | Scott, A.W. MAMMALIA, RECENT AND EXTINCT. SECTION B. PINNATA. SEALS, DUGONGS, WHALES. Sydney. 1873. vii, 141, vii pp. "Briefly descriptive of the economy of Seals, Dugongs, Whales, and of their principal fossil allies... designed for the use of the more advanced pupils in the Public Schools" of New South Wales. As well as physical description text includes occurence of the animals in austral waters. Boards detached, but book block tightly bound and text clean. Unusual. $50 |
| 269. | See, Horace. SOME SEA SPECIALTIES. NY. 1906. b/w plates. Oblong 8vo. 48 pp. Trade catalog issued by naval architect and engineer Horace See, with photos of yachts, merchant vessels, liners and warships for which his firm provided "hydro-pneumatic ash ejectors." These devices are described on p. 40 of the book. 16 other other purveyors of industrial marine products advertize in this book as well, and two dozen of their products are described. An interesting catalog relating to steam vessels, dating from around the turn of the century. Minor wear. $125 |
| 270. | Seitz, Don C. UNDER THE BLACK FLAG. NY. 1925. 341 pp. One of the standard pirate histories, giving biographies of over 40 of these blackguards. VG. $65 |
| 271. | Seitz, Don. (editor) THE TRYAL OF CAPT. WILLIAM KIDD. NY. 1936. b/w plates. 254 pp. With biography and bibliography by Seitz. This is #339 in a limited edition of 650. Light cover wear, VG. $75 |
| 272. | Sellwood, A. V. DYNAMITE FOR HIRE. Lon. (1956). 264 pp. The story of “Dynamite” Hein Fehler, told in the first person. VG in lightly worn dj. $25 |
| 273. | Shackleton, E.H. 21 MEILEN VOM SUDPOL. Berlin. n.d. b/w plates, maps. viii, 330 pp. Appears to be a German condensation of "The Heart of the Antarctic." The subtitle is: "Die Geschichte der britischen Sudpol-Expedition 1907/09." Some cover wear, Good condition overall, with striking cover ill of dogs pulling a sled over the ice. $50 |
| 274. | Shay, Frank. PIRATE WENCH. NY. 1934. 329 pp. There really was a female pirate named Mary Read, but it is doubtful that enough documentary material exists to fill these pages. Still, we can discern the broad outlines of her career, and have a good read while we're at it. Spine sunned. VG. $25 |
| 275. | Shurtleff, Nathaniel B. (editor) RECORDS OF THE COLONY OF NEW PLYMOUTH IN NEW ENGLAND. Bos. 1855-1861 b/w facsimiles. 4to. 10 vols. Various paginations. A massive effort, undertaken by the Massachusetts legislature in hopes of preserving the original documents from excessive handling. Court orders, judicial acts, misc. records, Acts of the Commissioners of the United Colonies of New England, laws, deeds and Indian records, 1633-1692. Thousands of pages of official documents delineating the beginnings of New England, many of them not reprinted elsewhere. Much of interest to the maritime historian. Individual volumes turn up or are reprinted here and there, but the entire set is scarce, rating an "aa" in Howes. S-440. Larned 134. 10 volumes solidly bound in gold decorated cloth, occupying nearly 2 feet of shelf space. VG $1000 |
| 276. | Skene, Norman L. SKENE’S ELEMENTS OF YACHT DESIGN. NY. (1927) b/w photos, illus. 243 pp. Fourth edition of Skene's book. Spine darkened, else VG. $45 |
| 277. | Smith, C. Fox. OCEAN RACERS. NY. 1932. x, 245 pp. Clipper ships, China and grain trades. VG in dj with light wear. $25 |
| 278. | Smith, David R. THE MONITOR & THE MERRIMAC. Los Angeles. 1968. 35 pp. A bibliography. VG, wraps. $20 |
| 279. | Smith, J. L. B. THE SEARCH BENEATH THE SEA. NY. (1956). b/w plates. 260 pp. “The story of the Coelacanth”. VG, dj. $25 |
| 280. | Smith, Laura Alexandrine. MUSIC OF THE WATERS. Lon. 1888. xxxii, 360 pp. "A collection of the sailor’s chanteys, or working songs of the sea, of all maritime nations. Boatmen’s, fishermen's, and rowing songs, and water legends." With music. First edition, scarce. Short tears to spine ends, else VG $100 |
| 281. | Snow, Edward Rowe. FAMOUS LIGHTHOUSES OF AMERICA. Bos. 1955. 457 pp. VG in spine-sunned dj. $30 |
| 282. | Snow, Edward Rowe. LIGHTHOUSE DATE BOOK. Bos. (1967). Color cover, b/w plates. Unpaginated. Scarce Snow item. Lighthouse calendar in datebook form, nearly week illustrated with a photo of a New England lighthouse. 42 photos. VG in color cover and original box. $40 |
| 283. | Snow, Edward Rowe. THE LIGHTHOUSES OF NEW ENGLAND. NY. (1973). xvii, 363 pp. VG, dj. $35 |
| 284. | Spears, John R. THE STORY OF NEW ENGLAND WHALERS. NY. 1922. b/w plates. ix, 418 pp. Detailed history of New England whalemen and their vessels from the 17th century on. Illustrated with vintage photographs of actual whaling operations. Jenkins p. 147. Light wear. $40 |
| 285. | Speed, H. Fiennes. CRUISES IN SMALL YACHTS AND BIG CANOES. Lon. 1883. b/w charts, some folding, ills. viii, 288 pp. plus12 pp. illustrated ads Speed's adventures aboard the nastily-named Watersnake, Water Rat and Viper, (a gaff rigged cutter and two sailing canoes) in Holland and England, circa 1880. With detailed charts and illustrations that range from silly to interesting. First edition. Toy 254. A very nice copy in gilt decorated blue boards. $150 |
| 286. | Spence, S. A. CAPTAIN JAMES COOK... A BIBLIOGRAPHY OF HIS VOYAGES. England. 1960. b/w plates. 4to. 49 pp. “...to which is added other works relating to his life, conduct and nautical achievements.” Stiff wraps soiled, else VG. $50 |
| 287. | Stackpole, Edouard A. THE VOYAGE OF THE HURON AND THE HUNTRESS. Mystic, St. 1955. 86 pp. “The American sealers and the discovery of the continent of Antarctica.” VG, wraps. $25 |
| 288. | Starbuck, Alexander. THE HISTORY OF NANTUCKET. COUNTY, ISLAND AND TOWN. INCLUDING GENEOLOGIES OF FIRST SETTLERS. Rutland, VT. (1969) b/w ills. fldg. maps. viii, 871 pp. Reprint of the scarce history, first published in 1924, and written in 1847 by the author of History of American Whale Fishery. Crosby p. 189. About Fine in dj. Slipcase. $125 |
| 289. | State St. Trust Co. YANKEE SHIP SAILING CARDS. Bos. (1948,49,52) 3 vols. 76; 111; 99 pp. Color reproductions of ship sailing cards, with history of each vessel. Still one of the best references. 3 vols. wraps. VG $50 |
| 290. | (State Street Trust). OLD SHIPPING DAYS IN BOSTON. Bos. 1918. b/w illus. 49 pp. The thirteenth annual pamphlet. Original wraps detatched but present. $15 |
| 291. | Stephens, W. P. AMERICAN YACHTING. NY. 1904. 380 pp. Patrician history of yachting, yacht clubs, and what men do when not playing polo. First Edition. Some pages uncut. VG. $60 |
| 292. | Sullivan, Robert. A WHALE HUNT. NY. (2000). 285 pp. “Two years on the Olympic Peninsula with the Makah and their canoe.” VG in dj with light wear. $15 |
| 293. | Talcott, Dudley Vaill. REPORT OF THE COMPANY. NY.. 1936. b/w plates. 343 pp. The story of a New England sculptor who bought a sealing ship and sailed the Arctic seas. VG in worn dj. $20 |
| 294. | Taylor, Roger C. MORE GOOD BOATS. Camden, ME. (1979) b/w plates, lines. 4to. viii, 291 pp. Series of 36 articles that appeared in National Fisherman, "a diverse collection encompassing a wide range of types and sizes...all fit into Mr. Taylor's definition of a good boat." "Blackfish," the 52-foot schooner built in Essex by Jacob Story's yard, is here. VG. $35 |
| 295. | Taylor, Roger C. THIRTY CLASSIC BOAT DESIGNS. Camden. 1992. b/w ills. 4to. 243 pp. “The Best of Good Boats.” VG, wraps. $25 |
| 296. | Thaxter, Celia. LETTERS OF CELIA THAXTER. Bos. 1896. b/w plates. xxix, 230 pp. Letters from the Isles of Shoals. VG. $40 |
| 297. | Thomas, Gordon W. FAST AND ABLE. Gloucester. 1968. b/w photos. 98 pp. “Life stories of great Gloucester fishing vessels.” Signed by Thomas. Ring bound. Light soil, else VG. $20 |
| 298. | Thompson, Ellery. DRAGGERMAN'S HAUL. NY. 1950. b/w chart. vi, 277 pp. "The personal history of a Connecticut fishing captain." Inscribed. VG, dj. $25 |
| 299. | Thompson, Mark L. STEAMBOATS OF THE GREAT LAKES. Detroit. 1991. b/w plates. 4to. 231 pp. 1869 to mid 20th century. Fine in dj. $25 |
| 300. | Thompson, Stephens and Swan. THE YACHT "AMERICA". Bos. 1925. b/w plates, fldg. plans. xxii, 335 pp. The history of the yacht that started it all, including her building, campaign in British waters and ownership by Ben Butler. Ltd. ed. #118/375 copies, with 2 extra plates of the America model built in 1852. Toy 1622. Light wear to spine ends else VG $100 |