The Ultimate Book of Lighthouses by Samuel Willard Crompton & Michael J. Rhein - 2001 Architecture Hardcover 1

San Diego, Cal.: Thunder Bay Press, 2001 Hardcover. Sub-titled: "History-Legend-Lore-Design-Technology-Romance." Glossy pictorial boards, large 4to.,256pp. Full-color photographs throughout. topographical locator map inside front cover & endpaper. Photo illustrations limited to United States and Canada. Excellant reference for both artist or writer. Fine in Fine D/j.

Barnes & Noble. New in New dust jacket. 2007. Hardcover. 0760792992 . This specific hardback book is in new condition with a hard board cover that has sharp edges and corners and has a tight binding. The pages are clean, crisp, unmarked and uncreased. The dust jacket is in fine condition with barely detectable wear if any. We package all books in custom cardboard book boxes for shipment and ship daily with tracking numbers.; "Maritime history has been influenced by the lighthouse since 270 BC, when Ptolemy II of Egypt commissioned the great beacon at Pharos Island, Alexandria-one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Since then, the lighthouse has undergone many changes and become an enduring symbol of salvation, fortitude, and heroic folklore. Increasing awareness of these historic landmarks has inspired this revised, fully updated, and expanded edition of The Ultimate Book of Lighthouses, a panoramic, lavishly illustrated history of the legendary and picturesque… Read More

Thunder Bay Press, 2001 Architecture Hardcover 1 Reprint. near fine. Fine Loaded with color photographs.

San Diego: Thunder Bay Press, 2001. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Oversized. A fine copy -- tight and clean -- in an equally fine dustjacket. A celebration of lighthouses of our entire country and parts of Canada..