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| 201. | McFarland, Raymond. A HISTORY OF THE NEW ENGLAND FISHERIES. (Gloucester 2002) b/w maps. 457 pp. Published by the University of Pennsylvania in a limited quantity in 1911, this authoritative history is for some reason practically impossible to locate. Aside from the 19th century works of Goode and Sabine, it is probably the most important and comprehensive work on the topic. Therefore, we've reprinted it on wide margined acid free paper and bound it in sturdy blue buckram with handsome gold spine lettering and decoration. I did see an a copy of the original last year for $250. Our new reprint is only $65 |
| 202. | McGowen, A. P. (ed.) THE JACOBEAN COMMISSIONS OF ENQUIRY, 1608 AND 1618. 1971. b/w frontis, plates. xxvii, 319 pp. Navy Records Society. Blue cloth, VG. $50 |
| 203. | McKay, John. THE 100-GUN SHIP VICTORY. (Annapolis. 1987). b/w plates. 119 pp. Anatomy of the Ship series. VG, dj. $40 |
| 204. | McKay, John. THE ARMED TRANSPORT BOUNTY. (Lon. 1989). b/w plates. Oblong 4to. 120 pp. Anatomy of the Ship series. VG, dj. $40 |
| 205. | Meyer, Herman H. B. LIST OF REFERENCES ON SHIPPING AND SHIPBUILDING. Wash. 1919. 303 pp. References on these subjects in the Libaray of Congress. With brief descriptions and collations. Ex. Lib. Endpaper torn, else VG. $45 |
| 206. | Miles, A. Graham. A FISHERMAN’S BREEZE. NY. (1924) b/w plates. x, 102 pp. An accurate and lively account of a two week fishing trip from Fulton market in 1904 on the schooner Ruth M. Martin, including a wild storm. Illustrated with the author’s photographs. Excellent documentation of dory fishing and fishermen, though not specifically Gloucester. VG. $45 |
| 207. | Millar, George. A WHITE BOAT FROM ENGLAND. NY. 1952. b/w plates. 354 pp. Miller and his wife travel about Europe in the 16-ton sloop Serica. Top edge sunned, else VG in chipped dj. $15 |
| 208. | Mitzen, Joseph. PRINTS OF NEW BEDFORD WHALING SHIPS. Folio. Lithos of Mitzen’s drawings of the Charles W. Morgan, Wanderer, A.R. Tucker and Niger. The set is in its original paper wrapper, which is stained and chipped with tears along the edges. Each print is shrinkwrapped with cardboard backing, in excellent condition. VG. $75 |
| 209. | Morton, John and Michael Miller. THE NEW ZEALAND SEA SHORE. London. 1968. color plates. 638 pp. VG in torn dj with tape repairs. $50 |
| 210. | Murphy, Robert Cushman. LOGBOOK FOR GRACE. WHALING BRIG DAISY, 1912-1913. NY. 1947. b/w ills. x, 290 pp. Antarctic whaling on a 20th century square rigger. First edition. VG. $25 |
| 211. | Murphy, Robert Cushman. OCEANIC BIRDS OF SOUTH AMERICA. NY. (1936). color, b/w plates. 2 vol. xx, (640) 1245 pp. “A study of species of the related coasts and seas, including the American Quadrant of Antarctica, based on the Brewster-Sanford Collection in the American Museum of Natural History.” Both volumes VG. $125 |
| 212. | National Maritime Museum. VAN DE VELDE DRAWINGS. Cambridge. 1958. b/w plates, ills. 4to. ix, 450 pp. 745 drawings cataloged, pictured and described, arranged chronologically and by ship nationality. With vessel types, glossary, coats of arms and illustrations of distinctive features used in dating vessels. An important source of information about European vessel types of the 17th century. Hard to find. VG, dj. $250 |
| 213. | Nichols, Charles J. JAMES NICHOLS (NICKELS) OF SEARSPORT AND HIS DESCENDANTS. 1733-1943. (Portland) 1944. 104 pp. Privately printed genealogy of a Maine family, compiled by the vice president of the Maine Historical Society. Scarce, limited to 250 copies. VG in plain paper dj. $50 |
| 214. | O’Farrell, R. C. LOBSTERS CRABS AND CRAWFISH. London. (1966). b/w plates. 120 pp. O’Farrell combines his experience as a working fisherman with a scientific approach. VG, dj. $25 |
| 215. | Office of Naval Records. NAVAL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE UNITED STATES WARS WITH THE BARBARY POWERS... Wash. 19039-45. b/w plates, folding plans, lines. 7 vols. various paginations. 6 volumes of text plus the sought-after 7th volume, “Register of Officer Personnel... and Ships’ Data 1801-1807” with folding plans. The major source, and quite difficult to locate as a complete set. VG $500 |
| 216. | Oliver, Lieut. Crd. R. C. TRAWLERMEN’S HANDBOOK. Lon. (1965) Color and b/w ills. plates, folding plates. (10) 228 pp. General navigational instruction plus many specifics about routine aboard a fishing vessel, seamanship for fishermen, and fishing equipment and technology. Spine sunned else VG. $50 |
| 217. | Ommanney, F. D. A DRAUGHT OF FISHES. NY. (1966). color, b/w plates. 254 pp. All about fish, from breeding to methods of fishing. VG in dj with light wear. $30 |
| 218. | Paiewonsky, Isidor. ACCOUNT OF THE BURNING OF A PIRATE SHIP LA TROMPEUSE IN THE HARBOR OF ST. THOMAS JULY 21, 1683. n.p. 1961. b/w ills. unpaginated. Includes the case against Adolph Esmit for harbouring pirates. VG, wraps. $25 |
| 219. | Paine, Ralph D. THE SHIPS AND SAILORS OF OLD SALEM. Bos. 1919. b/w plates. xv, 693 pp. First edition of one of the classic works on seagoing Salem. Some wear to spine ends. Good. $50 |
| 220. | Peabody, Robert E. MODELS OF AMERICAN SAILING SHIPS. Andover, MA. (1961). b/w. Oblong. 106 pp. Collection in the Addison Gallery. Vessel histories, many detail shots of models. VG, dj with sunned spine. $30 |
| 221. | Periodical. CASSIER’S MAGAZINE. MARINE NUMBER. Lon. (1897) b/w ills, plates. pp. 261-560 17 articles on the latest in technology, including Holland on submarines, shipbuilding on the Great Lakes, and steamship and warship design. Inscribed by the author of one of the articles, W.H. White. VG in cloth binding, with duotone covers and ads bound in. Boards worn. VG $75 |
| 222. | Periodical. FORE AN’ AFT. Huntington, NY. 1926-1929 b/w plates, ills., pland and lines. 3 vols. Various paginations. First and only three volumes of this rare yachting monthly magazine published by William Atkin for serious “boat owners and cruising men.” It was brought low by the Depression. Full runs are hard to find. 3 vols. bound by the year in matching blue buckram with gold lettering. Covers bound in. The lot $200 |
| 223. | Perry, T. M. THE DISCOVERY OF AUSTRALIA. (Melbourne. 1982). color, b/w maps. folio. 159 pp. “The Charts and Maps of the Navigators and Explorers.” First edition.VG in dj. $125 |
| 224. | Potter, E.B. THE NAVAL ACADEMY ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY. NY. (1971) 4to. b/w plates. 299 pp. Useful survey, from an operations point of view, with contemporary illustrations. VG, dj. $25 |
| 225. | Pound, Reginald. SCOTT OF THE ANTARCTIC. NY. (1967) b/w plates. xi, 326 pp. Authoritative biography of Scott. VG, dj with light wear. $30 |
| 226. | Prince, Hezekiah, Jr. JOURNALS OF HEZEKIAH PRINCE, JR. 1822-1828. NY. (1965) b/w plates, chart. xxii, 448 pp. Early coasting trade. Intros by Whitehill and Albion. VG, tape repaired dj. $30 |
| 227. | Prize Court Papers. BEFORE THE MOST NOBLE AND RIGHT HONORABLE THE LORDS COMMISSIONERS OF APPEALS IN PRIZE CAUSES. GUTE ERWARTUNG; BEREND HENRICK GAY, MASTER. Folio. 8 pp. This and the next six items are prize court cases from the era of the Napoleonic Wars. They contain detailed and obscure facts regarding merchant shipping and naval practice of those days. The dispute here is between two lieutenants, Lt. Willaim Henry Douglas of the gun-brig Cracker, and Lt. Arthur Stowe of the gun-brig Steady, as to who actually made the capture, and who therefore feels entitled to the prize. Circumstances of the capture are recited and argued in detail, and a grand struggle for the spoils ensues, with several other parties joining the fray. If I am interpreting all the legal jargon correctly, the Steady won the case. VG in paper wrappers. $100 |
| 228. | Prize Court Papers. DER FIEDE V. CHEERFULL. Lon. n.d. Folio. 6, 5, 29 pp. On November 29, 1809 Der Friede, sailing under Bremen colours with a cargo of linseed with His Majesty’s License on board, was captured by His Majesty’s Cutter Cheerfull and brought to Aberdeen. Light spotting to margin of back pages. VG in paper wrappers. $80 |
| 229. | Prize Court Papers. EUROPA V. MARS. Folio. 4, 6, 18 pp. The Danish Europa filled with general merchandise was captured on July 11, 1807 by the Private Ship of War Mars. One page and back page torn with no loss. VG in paper wrappers. $80 |
| 230. | Prize Court Papers. INVIDIATO V. BETSEY. Whitehall. 1809. Folio. 2,3, 12 pp. This was a Turkish ship carrying cotton, camel and goat hair, captured by the British privateer Betsey enroute to Amsterdam. Though the Turks were not at war with the Brits, the prize court declared the capture legitimate. $75 |
| 231. | Prize Court Papers. KLEINE JURGEN V. HAPPY RETURN. Whitehall. 1808. Folio. 6, 4, 23 pp. Danish merchant ship, Kleine Jurgen, enroute to Spain carrying linen, glass and candles, was seized in 1806 by the British privateer Happy Return. These documents record the initial claim and appeal. They state in detail the military situation at the time and the circumstances of the capture. $80 |
| 232. | Prize Papers. DIE JUNGFER CHARLOTTA. Lon. n.d. (1809.) Folio, various paginations. (32 pp.) Danish merchant vessel with a cargo of salt and cork captured by the English in 1807. Owners claimed the cargo was Portuguese and not subject to capture. Much detail on merchant practices of the day. VG in plain wrappers. $85 |
| 233. | Prothero, Frank. THE GOOD YEARS. Port Stanley. 1980. b/w. 160 pp. “A history of the commercial fishing industry on Lake Erie.” VG in dj. $40 |
| 234. | (Providence Institution for Savings.) SHIPS AND SHIPMASTERS OF OLD PROVIDENCE. Providence. 1919. b/w plates. 51 pp. “A brief account of some of the famous merchants, sea captains and ships of the past together with reminiscences of a few notable voyages made in Providence ships.” Cloth over marbled bds. Gilt spine lettering. VG $25 |
| 235. | Prudden, T. M. ABOUT LOBSTERS. Freeport, ME. (1962). b/w ills. 158 pp. A comprehensive book on the subject, well researched. With bibliography. VG in dj with light wear. $25 |
| 236. | Putnam, George Granville. SALEM VESSELS AND THEIR VOYAGES. Salem. 1924-1930. 4 vols. various paginations. Many Salem vessels and captains pictured and described. A microcosm of 19th century American maritime trade. 4 vols. VG-Fine $250 |
| 237. | Raleigh, Sir W. THE DISCOVERY OF THE LARGE, RICH AND BEAUTIFUL EMPIRE OF GUIANA... Lon. 1848. b/w folding map. lxxv, x, 240 pp. Reprinting of Raleigh’s 1596 account with some unpuiblished documents relative to that country, edited and annotated by Robert Schomburgk, who was a 19th century scholar of that area. Very early Hakluyt First Series Publication, being #3. Bookplate of Sherard Osborn. Ex-lib, with call numbers on spine and glue marks from card pocket on back endpapers. $250 |
| 238. | Ransom, M.A. SEA OF THE BEAR. Annapolis. (1964) b/w plates. 119 pp. Journal of 1921 Arctic voyage, with photos. VG, dj. $15 |
| 239. | Ransome, Arthur. WE DIDN’T MEAN TO GO TO SEA. Lon. (1950). b/w ills. 351 pp. A story for children. About children. ‘A plucky flight on a small and wave-battered yacht.’ VG in dj. $15 |
| 240. | Rattray, Jeannette Edwards. SHIP ASHORE! NY. (1955). b/w plates. 256 pp. “A Record of Maritime Disasters off Mantauk and Eastern Long Island, 1640-1955.” VG. $35 |
| 241. | Reardon, Joan and Ruth Ebling. OYSTERS. Orleans, MA. (1984). color plates, b/w. 264 pp. An elaborate cookbook full of historic passages concerning this most heavenly mollusk. VG, dj. $20 |
| 242. | Reed, A. W. GAMES THE MAORIS PLAYED. Wellington. (1958). b/w ills. 32 pp. Sixth book in the Pageant of New Zealand series. VG in chipped dj. $20 |
| 243. | Reynolds, Stephen. THE VOYAGE OF THE NEW HAZARD. Salem, MA 1938. b/w plates. xxii, 158 pp. Journal of the voyage of a Salem sealing vessel from Boston to the Northwest Coast, Hawaii and China, 1810-1813. The New Hazard was a 95 foot brig built in Newbury in 1809. Reynolds, as the introduction notes, was a foremast hand. One of 500 copies. VG in dj with piece of back missing. $100 |
| 244. | Rice, Desmond and Arthur Gavshon. THE SINKING OF THE BELGRANO. Lon. (1984). b/w plates. xv, 218 pp. The beginning of the Falklands War. VG, dj. $25 |
| 245. | Rice, Howard C. BARTHELEMI TARDIVEAU. A FRENCH TRADER IN THE WEST. Baltimore. 1938. b/w plates, fldg. map. 90 pp. “Biographical Sketch, including letters from B. Tardiveau to St. John de Crevecoeur (1788-1789).” VG. $50 |
| 246. | Richardson, John M. STEAMBOAT LORE OF THE PENOBSCOT. Augusta, ME. (1950) b/w plates. 4to. (12) 207 pp. Forward by novelist Ben Ames Williams. Copiously illustrated. VG. $45 |
| 247. | Riesenberg, Felix. CURRIER & IVES PRINTS. CLIPPER SHIPS. Lon. 1932. tipped in color plates. 4to. 8 pp. plus 8 plates. No 3 in the series “Currier & Ives Prints” with text by Riesenberg and a list of 42 prints by W.S. Hall. backstrip worn else VG $45 |
| 248. | Robinson, Commander Charles N. and H. M. Ross. BRASSEY’S NAVAL AND SHIPPING ANNUAL. 1932. Lon. 1932. b/w plates, illus. xiv, 375 pp. plus 168 plates. VG. Covers bright. $75 |
| 249. | Robinson, Commander Charles N. and H. M. Ross. BRASSEY’S NAVAL AND SHIPPING ANNUAL. 1935. Lon. 1935. b/w plates, illus. xiv, 357 pp. plus 166 plates. VG. Covers bright. $75 |
| 250. | Robinson, Conway. AN ACCOUNT OF DISCOVERIES IN THE WEST UNTIL 1519, AND OF VOYAGES TO AND ALONG THE ATLANTIC COAST OF NORTH AMERICA, FROM 1520 TO 1573. Richmond. 1848. xv, 491 pp. From the alledged discovery of America by Northmen in the eleventh century to the Spanish visit in 1573. Howes R.364. Sabin 72062. Front board detached, spine chipped, else VG. $125 |