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Magoun, F. Alexander
The Frigate Constitution and other historic ships.
Brossura, cm21.5x29, pp 154 (6); illustrazioni e piani in nero. Testo in inglese.
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Santi-Mazzini, Giovanni
La tecnologia militare marittima dal 1776 al 1916. Volume I. Parte I: Polveri e Munizioni. Parte II: Artiglieria navale. Volume II. Parte III: Armi subacquee.
Due volumi (opera completa) in cartonato editoriale illustrato, cm33x24, pp XVI 502 (2), VIII 503-828 (2); 1295 illustrazioni in nero, 4 tavole ripiegate nel secondo volume.
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Bagnasco, Erninio; Giorgerini, Giorgio
NAVI IN GUERRA. Storia comparata dell’evoluzione tecnico-operativa delle navi da guerra nel XX secolo.
Legatura editoriale in similpelle con sovraccoperta, cm31x26.5, pp 363 (9); illustrato a colori e in nero.
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AAVV
La Marina Italiana. Rassegna delle Industrie del Mare. Anno LVIII Numero 9. Settembre 1960. Fascicolo dedicato al Transatlantico Leonardo da Vinci.
Fascicolo della rivista, brossura, cm24.5x34.5, pp da 195 a 22 illustrate in nero e con una tavola ripiegata, interamente dedicate al Transatlantico Leonardo da Vinci; precedono XX pagine pubblicitarie.
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De Marco, Miguel Angel
A toda vela en la “Libertad”.
Cartonato editoriale illustrato, cm35x26, pp 84 illustrate a colori.
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Giorgerini, Giorgio; Nani, Augusto
Le navi di linea italiane 1861-1961.
Tela c/sovraccoperta, cm22x29.5, pp XII 278 (2); illustrato in nero. Prima edizione.
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Giorgerini, Giorgio; Nani, Augusto
Le navi di linea italiane 1861-1961. Seconda edizione.
Tela c/sovraccoperta, cm22x29.5, pp X 306 (6); illustrazioni e fotografie in nero. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING MAY REQUIRE AN ADDITIONAL FEE
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Santoni, Alberto
La battaglia di Tsushima.
Brossura, cm16x23.5, pp 144; alcune tavole in nero.
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Marchi, Jacopo
La Coppa America e la sfida italiana di Azzurra.
Cartonato editoriale illustrato, cm23x34.5, pp 111 (1); illustrato in nero.
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AAVV
Associazione Grande Nord - ZEMLYA FRANTSA JOSIFA. Sulla rotta della “Stella Polare” alla riscoperta della Terra di Francesco Giuseppe.
Tela c/sovraccoperta, cm25x33, pp 184; illustrato a colori.
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Bagnasco, Erminio
Aldo Fraccaroli fotografo navale. 1933-1993 Sessant’anni di storia della Marina Italiana attraverso le immagini.
Tela c/sovraccoperta, cm24.5x27.5, pp 120; illustrato in nero.
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Moser, Giorgio
Alla scoperta di Magellano.
Legatura editoriale in similpelle con sovraccoperta, cm23-5x30, pp 254; illustrato a colori.
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Serafini, Flavio
“A Band of Brothers”. Barche d’Epoca a Imperia.
Tela c/sovraccoperta, cm25x33, pp 361 (7); illustrato a colori. Heavy item, an additional shipping fee may be required.
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Ghetti, Walter
Storia della Marina Italiana nella seconda guerra mondiale.
Quattro volumi in tela c/sovraccoperta, cm24.5x30, pp 254 (2), (6) 263-487 (5), (6) 499 (4), (6) 763-999 (5); illustrato in nero.
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Bordogna, Mario (a cura di)
Junio Valerio Borghese e la X Flottiglia MAS. Dall'8 settembre 1943 al 26 aprile 1945, con note, rifeimenti e documentazione storica a cura di Mario Bordogna.
Brossura c/risvolti, cm14x21, pp 254 (1); 49 illustrazioni fuori testo. Collana Testimonianze fra cronaca e storia Guerre fasciste e Seconda Guerra Mondiale #228.
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Annovazzi, Giuseppe (a cura di); Giacchero, Giulio (a cura di)
Associazione Armatori Liberi. 60 ANNI AL SERVIZIO DELL’ARMAMENTO LIBERO ITALIANO 1901-1961.
Cartonato editoriale illustrato, cm21x31, pp 150 (2); fotografie in nero, alcune grafiche a colori su tavole ripiegate. Esemplare da studio.
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AAVV
ACCADEMIA NAVALE - LIVORNO. 1° CENTENARIO 1881-1981. Ieri e oggi.
Brossura, cm21x30, pp 44 (4); illustrato a colori e in nero.
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Cosentino, Michele; Stanglini, Ruggero
La Marina Militare Italiana.
Tela c/sovraccoperta, cm29x27, pp 279 (1); illustrato a colori.
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Fraccaroli, Aldo
MARINA MILITARE ITALIANA 1946.
Brossura, cm17x12, pp 203 (3); illustrato in nero. Ristampa anastatica del volumetto fotografico, prima opera illustrata dedicata alla Marina Militare Italiana dopo il secondo conflitto mondiale.
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Frank, Wolfgang
I Lupi e l’Ammiraglio. Trionfo e tragedia dei sommergibili.
Tela c/sovraccoperta, cm14.5x21, pp 653 (3); 25 figure in nero fuori testo.
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Morabito, Nicola
La Marina Italiana in Guerra 1915-1918.
Brossura editoriale illustrata, cm15.5x20.5, pp 496 (4); 50 illustrazioni in nero. Collana della Grande Guerra.
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Padula, A.
CENNI SULLE TORPEDINIERE SOMMERGIBILI. Corso normale 1912-1913.
Brossura, cm18x25, pp 40 ciclostilate, con una tavola ripiegata in fine. Corso dell’Accademia di Livorno, ciclostilato e assai sottolineato.
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AAVV
L’UOMO PESCE DELLA MARINA NAZIONALE FRANCESE.
Tela c/sovraccoperta, cm13x19, pp 232 (9), 37 figure in nero nel testo, 5 tavole in nero, un regolo in cartoncino allegato. Conserva la fascetta.
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Nassigh, Riccardo
Operazione mezzo agosto. La più grande battaglia aeronavale del Mediterraneo.
Tela c/sovraccoperta, cm 14x22, pp 254 (6), alcune tavole patinate in nero con fotografie e cartine.
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Di Sambuy, Vittorio
Match pari tra due grandi flotte. Mediterraneo 1940-42.
Tela c/sovraccoperta, cm 14x22, pp 192 (8), alcune illustrazioni in nero e cartine.
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Mitchell, James E.
The Art of Marine Painting
30 pages, Colour throughout. Former owner was a smoker. Book number B437 from the famous Grumbacher Library. Step-by-step instructions and demonstration of techniques for painting the sea and ships in oils and acrylics. Book
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Taylor, Dianne J. (Signed)
There's No Wife Like It - 75th Anniversary Tribute to the Canadian Navy. PRESENTATION COPY TO CELEBRATED CANADIAN AUTHOR BARRY BROADFOOT
198 pages. A very special copy. Author's inscription on title page reads "Barry Broadfoot, Thank you very much for your help in having my book become a reality. Dianne Taylor." Barry Broadfoot is the celebrated Canadian author of such best sellers as 'Ten Lost Years', 'Years of Sorrow, Years of Shame', 'Six War Years' and others. This book presents Canada's Navy as seen through the eyes of women married to Canadian sailors past and present. Hundreds of such women were interviewed and their recollections woven into this compelling book. Author is herself a naval wife. Book
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Breton, Mimi
Guide to Watching Whales in Canada
52 pages. Provides general tips on how to watch whales safely from various types of boats without disturbing them. Chapters include: Guidelines, Distinguishing Whale Groups, Identifying Species from what can be seen out of the water, Comparison of various whale species observed from the surface, Rorquals, Gray Whales, Right Whales, Sperm Whales, Oceanic Dolphins, Porpoises, Narwhal and Beluga. Abundantly illustrated. Book
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Hoyt, Erich
Seasons of the Whale - Riding the Currents of the North Atlantic
104 pages including index and sources. Author plunges into the sea with these giant creatures, and he takes the reader along on an exciting, heart-wrenching voyage. Author is an award-winning science writer and veteran whale watcher. A remarkable chronicle of a year in the life of about a dozen humpback, right, and blue whales. Moving through their migration cycles in the North Atlantic the whales sing, fight, play, mate and feed. Includes more than 75 colour photographs. Book
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Carl, G. Clifford
Some Common Marine Fishes of British Columbia - Handbook No. 23
86 pages including index. An inexpensive guide to those fishes most likely to be seen by the average person. Draws heavily upon the comprehensive "Fishes of the West Coast of Canada" by Clemens and Wilby, to provide a less detailed account of the common species. Numerous black and white illustrations. Moderate wear, yellowing and age spotting. Unmarked. Book
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Griffith, Lela M.
The Intertidal Univalves of British Columbia - Handbook No. 26
101 pages including index and glossary. Intended to provide a source of information for the lay person dealing particularly with marine snails, univalves or gastropods which reside between high and low tide on the coast of British Columbia. Covers: The following famillies: acmaeidae, haliotidae, fissurellidae, trochidae, turbinidae, littorinidae, fossaridae, cerithiidae, hipponicaidae, calyptraeidae, naticidae, lamellariidae, trichotropidae, tritonidae, pyramidellidae, eulimaidae, buccinidae, nassariidae, muricidae, purpuridae, columbellidae, olividae, marginellidae, acteonidae, scaphandridae, bullidae, siphonariidae. With many excellent black and white illustrations. Book
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Carl, G. Clifford
A Guide to Marine Life of British Columbia - Handbook No. 21
135 pages. Light wear and soiling. Some yellowing. Intended as a guide particularly for the "boating fraternity." A select few plants and animals have been chosen to represent the vast number that actually exists. References are provided at the end of each section. Covers seaweeds, mammals, Birds, Fishes, Jellyfishes, Starfishes and relatives, Crabs, Barnacles, Molluscs, Sea Worms and Wood Borers. Abundantly illustrated in black and white. Book
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Sorbo, Arne
Golden Sails - The Story of the Pacific Coast Fisherman's Mutual Marine Insurance Company
Written to commemorate the 50th anniversary of this company. Traces its tenuous beginnings, growing pains and ultimate success as a truly co-operative approach to insurance and one of the few organizations of its type to survive... and thrive. Author played an active role in the company for 25 years. Includes company photo album with some pictures in colour. Book
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Egbert, Elaine
No Matter the Cost
96 pages. He joined the Navy to serve his country. He kept the Sabbath to honor his God. His convictions challenged, he remained true... whatever the cost. Nice unmarked copy with only light wear. Book
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West, Gordon; Pittman, Freeman
The Straightshooter's Guide to Marine Electronics
103 pages. What every sailor, powerboat skipper, and sportfisherman should know about: how to evaluate current marine electronic systems, where to shop, what questions to ask, the ins and outs of warranties, how to use the instruments, how to install and maintain them. Moderate wear. Former owner's name atop half-title page. Book
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Sothern, J.W.M.
"Verbal" Notes and Sketches on Marine Diesel Oil Engines - a Manual of Marine Oil Engine Practice
382 pages. Contains exhaustive notes and sketches descriptive of the principle, construction, and running of principal marine sets; also faults, with their cause and remedy, etc. Arranged as a text-book for the board of trade examinations, for oil motor certificates and endorsements, and contains answers to board of trade new "Engineering Knowledge" questions for oil engine examinations. Will also be found a useful reference for engineer superintendants and shipowners. 230 illustrations. A very well-worn yet usable copy. Book
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Multiple Contributors
Wings October 1979 Volume 9 No. 5
Features: Dive Bombing in Poland - Tank Busting in Russia in a Ju 87 Stuka!; Flying the F-100 in Viet Nam; Walter Beech's Staggerwing goes to war; Ark Royal - The Royal Navy says good-bye to an era. Art: Junkers Ju 87 B-2 (Trop); North American F-100D; McDonnell F-4K Phantom; Hawker Siddely Buccaneer; Fairey Gannet. Book
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Multiple Contributors
Wings October 1974 Volume 4 No. 5
Features: F6F - King of the Carrier Fighters - exclusive color photos; Interview with Gordon Israel; David McCampbell - Aviation Pioneer; No. 1 Navy Ace; Consolidated's Confusing PB-2A. Art: Grumman F6F Hellcats of VF-20 and VF-16; Grumman F6F-5 Cutaway; The Marianas' Turkey Shoot; Essex Class Carrier Flight Deck; Consolidated PB-2A Book
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Multiple Contributors
Airpower Magazine May, 1996 Volume 26 No. 3
Features: Special all-fighter issue; Exploding the Zero myth - How good was Japan's A6M?; Republic's P-47N - Long-range escort answer of World War II. Art: Export Brewster B-339 & A6M Zero; Marine F2A-3 vs Mitsubishi A6M2; Mitsubishi A6M2 Model 21 Cutaway; Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero; Model 11 & 21 Zeros & A5M4 Claude; Republic P-47N, 7th AF; Republic P-47N, 318th Fighter Gp. Book
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Buday, Grant; Volker, Michael; McKenzie, Stu
Exploring Sea Life in British Columbia - a Fun, Educational Activity Book
36 pages. This book will: teach you about the many different sea animals we share our marine environment with; help create an understanding and appreciation for the smaller and more delicate creatures that live on our beaches and rocky shores; amuse younger and older readers with startling facts and interesting activities. Illustrated with many line drawings. Excellent condition. Very light wear. Some pencil marks upon hide-a-word puzzle on page 18, else unmarked. Book
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Austin, Bill; Cowan, Shannon; Wilson, Christy
Caring for Our Shores : A Handbook for Coastal Landowners in the Strait of Georgia
54 pages. An introduction to one of the richest, most exciting environments on Vancouver Island's east coast: the shoreline. Intended to provide landowners living on marine waterfront with the information they need to conserve and protect their natural marine heritage. An introduction to marine wildlife and habitat found between high and low tides, and a look at some of the positive things we can do to protect the shore. Light wear. Unmarked. Book
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Gutmann, Irene; Geiger, Jackie
The Beach Book
48 pages. So many of us walk along the seashore unaware that we are surrounded by millions of small creatures hidden in the sand, under rocks or in masses of seaweed. The activities offered in this booklet will hopefully serve as guidelines for your exploration of the countless wonders along the seashore. The fragility of the environment makes it imperative that we develop the children's awareness of ecological factors and stress the importance of conservation. Many black and white illustrations and line drawings. Unmarked. Moderate wear. Book
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Neill, Thomas P.; McGarry, Daniel D.; Hohl, Clarence L. Jr.
A History of Western Civilization - Complete Edition
1293 pages including index. 74 chapters divided into the following nine sections: The Ingredients of Western Civilization; The Early Middle Ages (400-1000); The High Middle Ages (1000-1300); The Age of Transition (1300-1500); The Age of Religious Revolt and Reform (1500-1600); The Age of Dynastic Statecraft (1600-1775); The Age of Revolution (1775-1850); The Age of the National State (1852-1919); The Age of Total Politics (1919- ). Abundantly illustrated in black and white. Bookplate upon front endpaper. Minimal wear. Unmarked. Bright silver lettering upon navy boards and spine. Excellent copy. Book
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Burgess, John; Macpherson, Ken
The Ships of Canada's Naval Forces Nineteen Ten to Nineteen Eighty-One
240 pages including index. A complete pictorial history of Canadian warships. Provides pictures and descriptions of 495 of the ships that have served in Canada's naval forces. Text and photographs, most of which have not been previously published, combine to create a book of lasting appeal for all who have served in the naval forces and a reference work of importance to Canadian history. Usual library markings. Binding open at title page and page 239. Book
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Cameron, Anne
Orca's Song
25 pages. "Long ago, Orca was only one colour, black, and she lived, like all the other sea animals, in the water, coming to the surface to breathe." Then she and Osprey fall in love, and the result is the black-and-white whale who loves to leap high out of the water and sing a song so beautiful that all creation listens. Unmarked. Bright blue illustrated covers. Author has previously retold two Indian myths for children. She lives in Robson, BC. Book
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Zacharias, Ellis M.
Secret Missions
351 pages. Complete and unabridged. The fantastic yet true story of spies and counterspies by the Navy Intelligence officer who predicted Pearl Harbour. The extraordinary record of the author's twenty-five year war of wits against the Japanese Secret Service. "An interesting and lively book." - The New Yorker. Book
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Sisson, Terence
Just Nuisance Ab - His Full Story
151 pages with black and white illustrations. The remarkable life-story of one of the most famous Great Danes of all time. Able Seaman Just Nuisance was formally inducted into the Royal Navy at Simon's Town in August 1939, shortly before the outbreak of World War II and his exploits during the war made him a legend in his lifetime. First edition in 1984 was written upon the 40th anniversary of Nuisance's death as a tribute to his old canine "oppo", and as a permanent record of a Great Dane with a unique place in the annals of war - and of dogdom. Prior owner protected the colour illustrated covers with glossy clear adhesive plastic which now affixes first and last leaves to their respective covers. Some writing atop title page else unmarked. Moderate wear. Contents lightly yellowed. Book
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Bissley, Paul L.
The Union Club of British Columbia - 100 Years: 1879-1979
160 pages including illustrations in colour and black and white. Hand-numbered copy 1045 of a limited edition. "This limited edition is presented for the enjoyment of all our members and we trust it will serve as a suitable commemorative on the occasion of the celebration of the Union Club of British Columbia's Centennial. We are deeply indebted to Paul L. Bissley, who authored this history. No living member is more qualified to reveal to us the story of our Club during its first hundred years. We hope this memento will provide many happy moments for us all and serve to remind us of the tremendous endeavours of our early members in the establishing of the Union Club of British Columbia." - R.J. Taylor, President. Gilt lettering and decorations upon spine and front board. Moderate wear and soiling to navy blue boards. Contents unmarked. Slight lean to spine. Book
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Gill, Paul G., Jr.
The Water Lover's Guide to Marine Medicine : How to Identify and Treat Aquatic Ailments and Injuries
255 pages including index. The essential shipboard medicine chest. Covers: Hypothermia and cold-war immersion; Seasickness; Jellyfish, sea urchins, and other venomous fish; Sunburn and other skin disorders; Near drowning - shock and CPR. Light wear. Unmarked. Very nice copy. Book
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Sobol, Richard; Sobol, Jonah
Seal Journey
Unpaginated. Author/Photographer and his eight-year-old son journey to the ice floes of eastern Canada to observe the thousands of harp seal pups born there. Gift greetings upon front endpaper else unmarked. Beautiful full-colour photography throughout. Very light wear. Excellent copy. Book
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