Sailing ships : their history and development, as illustrated by the collection of ship-models in the Science Museum - Part 2
by Clowes, G.S. Laird (Geoffrey Swinford Laird) (1883-1937)
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About This Item
London : H.M.S.O., 1932. Second Edition. Hardcover. Good copy in worn quarter analine calf over buckram boards, with gilt-blocked title. Panel edges slightly dulled with some loss to spine. Minor library marks remain. Bright and clean internally. Remains well preserved overall. Physical description: Part 2 ; 111p., ill. ; 25cm. Subjects: Sailing ships ; History. Ship models ; Description and notes. Science Museum (Great Britain).
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
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- 286915
- Title
- Sailing ships : their history and development, as illustrated by the collection of ship-models in the Science Museum - Part 2
- Author
- Clowes, G.S. Laird (Geoffrey Swinford Laird) (1883-1937)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Publisher
- London : H.M.S.O.
- Date Published
- 1932
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- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Buckram
- A plain weave fabric normally made from cotton or linen which is stiffened with starch or other chemicals to cover the book...