Wiltshire: Reed's Nautical Books , 1992. 1st Edition. Blue Boards. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9Â¾" - 12" Oblong. Beken, William; Bekenm Alfred Keith; Beken, Kenneth John . Type: Z 320pp. A lovely copy of this well illustrated book with numerous colour photographs of the ocean liners throughout with supportive, referencing specifications. Gilt embossed lettering to the spine. Bumps to the head and tail of the spine and three corners lightly bumped, with some associated creasing to the overlying wrapper. There is a small indentation mark towards the tail of the last 25 or so leaves of the book. Clean and tight. Dust wrapper not price clipped with light shelf wear. No tears or loss. A very good copy.

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Bookseller: Trumpington Fine Books Limited (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 219782
Title: Beken of Cowes : Ocean Liners
Author: Fricker, Philip J
Illustrator: Beken, William; Bekenm Alfred Keith; Beken, Kenneth John
Format/Binding: Blue Boards
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0947637427
ISBN 13: 9780947637422
Publisher: Reed's Nautical Books
Place of Publication: Wiltshire
Date Published: 1992
Size: 4to - over 9Â¾"
Keywords: OCEAN LINERS
X weight: 66 oz

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