Search Results: Nautical from Black Cat Hill Books

Camden, Maine McGraw Hill: International Marine, 2001. Paperback First Edition Thus [2001], Third Printing [2004]. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the corner tips; else flawless. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. vi, 185pp. First Edition Thus [2001], Third Printing [2004]. Trade Paperback. Chronicles the odyssey of making a major lifestyle change from land to sea from a woman's perspective. The moving and often poignant thoughts, feelings, and experiences of more than 100 women illustrate the decision-making process that enabled most of them to move from resisting the change proposed by their partners to embracing the cruising life.

Camden, Maine McGraw Hill: International Marine, 2001. Hardcover First Edition [2001]; First Printing indicated. First Edition [2001]; First Printing indicated. Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: Book shows binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows small, faint stain at lower rear gutter; tiny, fainter oil stain along bottom edge; price intact mylar-protected. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 185pp. Hardback with DJ. Chronicles the odyssey of making a major lifestyle change from land to sea from a woman's perspective. The moving and often poignant thoughts, feelings, and experiences of more than 100 women illustrate the decision-making process that enabled most of them to move from resisting the change proposed by their partners to embracing the cruising life.

Surrey, BC, Canada Charlie's Charts, 1988. Plastic Comb First Edition (1988), First Printing stated. First Edition (1988), First Printing stated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; a faint crease near the lower front corner tip; the binding is secure and all the plastic combs are intact; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the very mildest wear only. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11.15 x 8.85 x 0.5 inches). 144 pages. Indexed. Liberally illustrated with color photographs by the authors, maps, diagrams, charts, etc. in blue, white, and black. Edited by Helen Scrivin. Glossy… Read More

San Francisco, CA Privately Printed, 1956. Hardcover First Edition, unstated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR ("Greetings to my favorite Pilot Johnny Martin"). First Edition, unstated. Very Good+: shows very light wear to the extremities and the mildest rubbing. Binding square and secure; text clean. Remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Large Format 4to. 30pp. Illustrated with duotone photographs and a drawing. Full-Color Frontispiece Photograph of the Dorado. Endpaper Nautical Maps. Beige Buckram over boards. Hardback: Lacks DJ. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

Stamford, CT Wescott Cove Publishing Company, 1996. Paperback Second Edition (1996), Revised & Enlarged. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: light wear to extremities; a couple of faint stress creases to the front panel; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only minor cosmetic flaws. Bright and Clean. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches). 304 pages. Nautical Maps in Pouches affixed to the front are rear covers with all maps present. Profusely illustrated with duotone photographs, nautical maps, and tables. Edited by Julius M. Wilensky. Language: English. Weight: 2 pounds, 2.5 ounces. Second… Read More

New York, NY William Morrow & Co, 1967. Hardcover First Edition (1967), unstated in accordance with Morrow's customary practice at the time of publication. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR and one Richard De Strayer (?). First Edition (1967), unstated in accordance with Morrow's customary practice at the time of publication. Very Good in Good+ DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of moderate use. The Book shows light wear to the extremities; slight spine lean; a tiny nick at the top edge of the rear panel; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A moderately used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor flaws. The DJ shows three short, closed tears at the outside edges; rubbing to the top edge of the rear panel; scant loss to rubbing at the… Read More

New York, NY Dodd, Mead & Company: Apollo Editions, 1953. Paperback First Edition Thus (1953), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted, in accordance with Dodd, Mead & Company:'s customary practice. First Edition Thus (1953), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted, in accordance with Dodd, Mead & Company:'s customary practice. Very Good+ in Wraps: light wear to extremities with mild stress creases near the lower corners; moderate rubbing to the panels; the price is intact; some faint foxing and soiling at the top edge; very faint toning and soiling; a former owner's tasteful bookplate at front endpaper; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and several minor, unobtrusive imperfections. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.75 x 5.15 x 0.8… Read More

Philadelphia, PA J.B. Lippincott , 1924. Hardcover First Edition (1913); Second Printing (1924). Very Good: shows moderate wear to extremities; mild rubbing to the panels; the slightest spine lean; faint foxing to the outside edges; former owner's gift inscription at the front pastedown endpaper; the endpapers show some tanning. The binding is secure; the text is clean. A handsome, moderately used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing several minor flaws. Despite these flaws, remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 6.5 x 1.75 inches). xii, 308 pages. Color Frontispiece and 130 black & white illustrations. Fold-out ship plans. Blue cloth over boards with white titles and designs at the front panel and backstrip and a pastedown illustration at the front panel. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 14.5 ounces. First Edition (1913); Second Printing (1924). Hardback: Pastedown Illustration at the front panel.

Newport, RI Seven Seas Press, 1985. Paperback First Edition Thus [1985]; First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus [1985]; First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of a bend to the upper corner of the rear panel; the white background field of the wrapper covers show the faintest toning, no doubt due to aging. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches). xvii, 174 pages. Illustrated with Black & White Drawings by Michael Blaser. Language: English. Weight: 10.4 ounces. Trade Paperback. 

Garden City, NY Doubleday: Dolphin. Paperback Very Good to Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: light wear to the extremities; mild rubbing and very faint soiling to the wrapper covers; the price has been removed at the upper corner of the front panel; the backstrip shows a couple of faint creases; the light green background field of the wrapper covers has been ever so sligtly sunned (the black titles thereon are unaffected: bold and clearly legible); the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. The pages are bright white. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor cosmetic flaws. Clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7.1 x 4.25 x 0.95 inches). Preface by the Author dated 1840. 394… Read More

New York, NY Dodd Mead, 1966. Hardcover First Edition (1966), unstated in accordance with Dodd Mead's customary practice. Very Good in Good DJ: The Book shows just a touch of shelving wear to the lower extremities; three very small spots to the top edge of the text block; some mild discoloration at the top edges; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A carefully used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor, unobtrusive flaws. The DJ shows fairly heavy wear to the extremities; moderate rubbing; price clipped; mylar-protected. Serviceable, but not much more. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10.75 x 9.3 x 0.65 inches). 157 pages. Profusely illustrated with duotone photographs by Morris Rosenfeld & Sons, John Hopf, and George… Read More

Baltimore, MD Johns Hopkins University Press, 1975. Hardcover First Edition (1975), unstated in accordance with Johns Hopkins' customary practice. Near Fine in Very Good DJ: The Book shows just a hint of shelving wear along the bottom edge of the black cloth-covered boards; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing a single flaw. No longer 'fresh', but remains virtually 'As New'. The DJ shows light wear to extremities; mild rubbing; a couple of tiny closed tears along the top edge of the rear panel and head of the backstrip; faint soiling to the white background field of the rear panel; unclipped. Remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Squarish 8vo. (8.2 x 8.3 x 0.65 inches). xiv, 176 pages. Liberally illustrated with black &… Read More

San Diego, CA Sea World, Inc. , 1973. Hardcover First Edition (1973), unstated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE EDITOR. First Edition (1973), unstated. Very Good in Good DJ: The Book shows indications of light use; faint foxing to blue cloth over boards and bolder foxing at top edge of the text block; else just a hint of shelving wear to the lower extremities; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing very mild wear and minor cosmetic imperfections. Corners sharp. Close to 'As New'. The DJ shows fairly heavy rubbing; faint foxing to the inside flaps; minor chip loss due to rubbing at extremities; the price is intact; mylar-protected. Remains serviceable and not unattractive. NOT a Remainder,… Read More