British Navy, a Concise History

London: Thames & Hudson Ltd. VG : in very good condition with dust jacket. 1975. First Edition. Green hardback cloth cover. 240mm x 180mm (9" x 7"). 191pp. .

Thames and Hudson, 1975. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. First Edition. A very good copy with no inscriptions and clean, bright pages free from foxing. Dust jacket complete. A thin strip on the rear next to the spine is sunned, otherwise excellent

London: Thames and Hudson. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1975. Hardcover. 0500011397 .

(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) From the early foundations in the centuries before William the Conqueror the author traces a path to the real beginnings under the Tudors. From here he follows the successive struggles to the 19th century and the magisterial role adopted by Britain in policing the seas. The final chapters… Read more about this item

Great Britain: Purnell. Very Good/Fair. 1975. 1st Purnell Book Edition. Cloth. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall Octavo Hardcover Hardcover. The British Navy. A Concise History. Slight browning to edges of pages through age. Wear and tear to D./J. Piece of D/J. missing from front. Contents: Preface. Foundations. War with the Dutch. The King Over… Read more about this item

Thames and Hudson London 1975 Fine/VG (one closed tear to dj, contents no fault) large octavo 191pp. Showing how the British Navy grew from modest beginnings, and how it has served as an instrument of national policy. With 151 b/w illustrations.