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Ian Allan Publishing, Shepperton, 1994, first UK edition, 216 p. include index, col. plates and b/w sketches with work from the American Society of Aviation Artists. This book provides an unprecedented union of contemporary aviation art with informative storytelling to bring to life moments in history. The artists illustrate the military's use of aviation from the first planes in World War I to the most recent employment of aviation technology in Desert Storm. Famous and less well-known pilots are featured as the book remembers a number of historic flights.

Jean Boudriot. Paris, France. 1977; 166 p.; b/w illustrations. The text is in French. This first volume includes information on the following as they relate to the 74 gun ship: administration of the ports and dockyards, General organization, Surveyors, Qualities demanded of a warship, Study of the hull shapes, Ships' draughts, Calculations, Specification, the work of the shipwrights, Moulding in the loft, Marking out and fashioning in the yard, Timber, Hemp, Metals, Other materials, Slipway and keel blocks, Raising and horning of the timbers, and Launching. This volume remains in a good condition. The boards are slightly faded but strong. The dust jacket has some noticeable tearing and foxing mostly on the spine and upper edge. Heavy extra postage at cost. Heavy requires more postage.

Jean Boudriot and Edtions des quatre seigneurs. Grenoble, France. 1977; 392 p.; b/w illustrations. The text is in French. This fourth volume includes information on the following as they relate to the 74 gun ship: The Crew, officers, volunteers, midshipmen, marines, supernumeraries, work, discipline, seamanship, fighting drills, religion, clothing, victuals, health care, harbour, roads, shiphandiling, single ship evolution, fleet operations, navigation, flags, signals, and a supplement on vocabulary. The boards are slightly faded along the upper edge but strong. The dust jacket has some noticeable tearing, foxing, and creasing mostly on the spine and upper edge. Heavy extra postage at cost. Heavy requires more postage.

Jean Boudriot. Paris, France. 1977; 211 p.; b/w illustrations. The text is in French. This second volume includes information on the following as they relate to the 74 gun ship: Keel and stem timbers, The station frames, Stern-frames, Filling timbers, Reinforcement and planking of the hold, Construction of the decks, Internal planking above the hold, Description of other inboard works, External planking of the hull, fastening, fixing of bold, Oakum, pitch, The bow, The ship's sides, The stern, The hold and orlop, The gundeck, The upper deck, The forecastle, quaterdeck, The officers' quarters, Paintwork, Ballast, Stowage, Victuals, The Bo'sun, The Cook and the Baker, The Master, The Carpenter, The Caulker, The Gunner, The Master-at-Arms and the Armourer, The ship's boats, The Chaplain, The Surgeon, and The midshipmen. This volume remains in a good condition. The boards are slightly faded but strong. The dust jacket has some noticeable tearing and foxing mostly on the spine and upper edge, as well… Read More

This four volume set (complete) constitutes the Series: "Le vaisseau de 74 canons : traité pratique d'art naval." Monsieur Jean Boudriot has long been considered the leading expert in the subject matter of this series, a truly seminal oeuvre. The set is heavy and will require additional postage, at cost.All four volumes are in very good condition, with dust jackets showing just a few minor blemishes,A major and extremely important and useful French four-volume study of the capital ship of the 18th century – the 74-gun ship. The author, Jean Boudriot, is the world's leading authority on French warships of the sailing era and this work has been written to the highest standards of historical accuracy and research, benefiting from Boudriot's remarkable skill as a draughtsman. The author presents a highly detailed examination of the French 74-gun ship of the 18th century, and a large number of differences emerge from its rival and counterpart built in English yards. The 74-gun ship-of-the-line… Read More

Jean Boudriot and Edtions des quatre seigneurs. Grenoble, France. 1975; 280 p.; b/w illustrations. The text is in French. This third volume includes information on the following as they relate to the 74 gun ship: Masting, General considerations, Type of timber and mast-making, Standing masts, Others spars and spares, Mast furniture, Sailcloth and sailmaking, List of the sails and their proportions, Ropemaking and related skills, Blocks and block-making, Standing rigging, Running rigging, Anchors cables, and related ropes. This volume remains in a good condition. The boards are slightly faded along the upper edge but strong. The dust jacket has some noticeable tearing, foxing, and creasing mostly on the spine and upper edge. Heavy extra postage at cost. Heavy requires more postage.

Crescent books, New York, 1986, 1st US ed., colour illustrations of 54 paintings by Turner, with small b/w sketches to add detail, 159 p., includes index. A new collection of original artwork, most of the paintings were published in the book for the first time, and an enlightened text to fascinate historical aircraft enthusiasts.

National Marine Arts, Toronto 1990, xvii, 18-176 p. The superb paintings of Wright present the Canadian history, a legacy of ships from early settlement to the major wars. Over seventy coloured plates plus Fisherman's race on dj. Forward by Hon. D.S. Macdonald. Near fine/near fine. Heavy extra postage required.

J.M. Dent and Sons, London, 1933, xvi, 199 p., one hundred illustrations of sailing fishing trawlers in the 1850's. the fishermen who rowed, sailed and pulled in nets. The art captures the feeling of the boats and people - preserving the history of an earlier time. Preface by Peter f. Anson. Chart on the liners of the coast and the Dogger Bank. Condition -worn on cloth edges and some soiling, form owners name inside.

Holt, Rhinehart, 1972. 1st. very good. tpb , A 92 p.volume showing sailing ships through the media of drawing, painting and models. The colour and b/w illustrations range from Greek ceramics to 20th C. stamps. Photos and illustrations of nautical instruments and charts are also included, a glossary at the end.

Holt, Rhinehart, Montreal, 1972. 1st. very good/good plus, 92 p. ill. col. and a few b/w, shows the historical development of ships as portrayed through art. The history of the ships presented and a glossary .

Key Porter Books, Toronto, 1987. 1st. fine/vg. 176 p., 32 cm., illus. (mostly colour), photographs by Peter Christopher.

Key Porter Books, 1987. 1st. good/good. Very slight water damage. 176 p., illus. mostly colour, photographs by Peter Christopher, 32 cm.

Vanwell, St. Catharines, ON, 1987, First ed. Vol. one, 128 p., col. plates and b/w sketches. Very good/very good. Sketches and air combat paintings with accompanying text and biographical notes. Robert Taylor is regarded by many as Britain's foremost aviation artist.