The Sailing Ships of New England, Series Two; Large Paper, Limited Edition
by Robinson, John and George Francis Dow
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About This Item
Salem, Mass: Marine Research Society, 1924. Linmited Edition. Quarto. Large paper copy limited to 95 copies. The present copy is number 74. 51 plates with 213 plates (309-554) The clipper ships -- Donald McKay, builder of clipper ships -- Shipbuilding at Newburyport -- The removal to East Boston -- The clipper ship "Stag Hound" -- The "Sovereign of the Seas" -- Shipyard methods and personal anecdotes -- The "Great Republic" -- Business depression and failure -- Visit to England -- Retirement and death -- The sailing ships of New England : plates of vessels arranged alphabetically. Bound in 1/4 vellum over blue paper covered boards, spine gilt, corners bump. A very good copy.
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- Bookseller
- Alcuin Books, ABAA-ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 029131
- Title
- The Sailing Ships of New England, Series Two; Large Paper, Limited Edition
- Author
- Robinson, John and George Francis Dow
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Linmited Edition
- Publisher
- Marine Research Society
- Place of Publication
- Salem, Mass
- Date Published
- 1924
- Keywords
- Shipping New England: Donald MacKay, 1810-1880; Newbury Port shipbuilding;
- Bookseller catalogs
- Ships and the Sea;
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- Quarto
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- Gilt
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- Vellum
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