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LONGRIDGE, C NEPEAN: : The Anatomy of NELSON'S SHIPS

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UK,slim Qrto HB+dw/dj,2nd reprint.[Originally and first published by Model & Allied Publications Ltd.,1955,a first reprint in 1961 and then a second reprint,this edn,in 1970.] FINE/VG. No owner inscrptn and no price-clip (£3/3/- [3 Guineas] ) to dw/dj.Glossy,wrap-around monochrome illustrated dw/dj wih b/w lettering to front,black lettering to white panels on spine/backstrip,with shelf-wear to edges and corners - all corner tips minimally rubbed with reciprocal loss,chipping with minimal loss to both head and foot of spine - lettering unaffected and complete.Top+fore-edges inevitably aged but only slightly toned; contents bright,tight,clean without blemish,solid and sound - near pristine - no dog-ear reading creases to any pages' corners - appears unread,apart from my own collation.Bright,crisp,clean,sharp-cornered, publisher's original navy blue cloth boards with bright,crisp,blocked gilt letters within a double line-bordered panel to front board,spine/ backstrip with bright,crisp,blocked gilt letters to red background of a gilt double line-bordered panel and publisher's colophon at foot of spine.a blue+white striped heaband and immaculate plain white endpapers.UK, slim Qrto HB+dw/dj,2nd reprint,viixiipp+1-283pp [paginated] includes list of plates,a preface,Pts I&II comprising 10 and 6 chapters respectively,profuse b/w line drawings and fold-out plans,and b/w photographs. Such analysis of a ship of this period has never before been attempted,and not until this work was first published in 1955 were the ship lover,naval architect and/or ship modeller of today fortunate enough to have such a work.Before then,such information as there was about the ships was buried in archives on Naval Architecture; only the top expert could have sifted it and present it in a usable form,Dr Longridge was that expert,and his work became a veritable treasure trove for every naval historian and ship modeller. His research is supported by 271 detailed line drawings,rare photographs and fold-out plans showing hull framing,interior construction,and deck layouts. There are nearly 200 line drawings,designed by E. Bowness, A.R.I.N.A. and executed by G. F. Campbell, Assoc. M.R.I.N.A.,ranging from elaborate perspective drawings of the complex gear at the fore top and crosstrees,to the simplest detail.The folding plates by F. G. Campbell measure 560 x 400mm and 235 x 450mm and include lines, inboard and outboard profile,deck plans of the hull,standing and running rigging plans,and a complete belaying pin plan. H.M.S. Victory is the supreme example of the ships of the period,and fortunately she is still in existence.The original draughts of 1765 have been preserved,as have also the drawings used in the restoration of the ship in 1922.The author was thus able to compile from authentic sources and his model of the Victory now occupies a prominent position in the Science Museum at South Kensington.The illustrations are a unique feature.They include a set of photographs showing the interior construction of H.M.S. Victory and H.M.S. Implacable,the latter being taken only a few days before she was scuttled. Please contact seller,because of the heavier weight - just over 1Kg unpackaged - and item's value,for correct shipping/P+p quotes - particularly ALL overseas customers - BEFORE ordering through the order page! ** N.B. ALL buyers please note,stocks' actual shipping/P+p costs are adjusted and any difference is refunded,after order's receipt and before the order's despatch, especially if the item(s) are offered either P+p included or FREE. That offer available UK only,unless indicated otherwise. ** N.B. US customers please be aware: US Standard AIRMAIL postage from UK to USA can now cost more than the price of the book! If speed is not of the essence,then Economy rate is recommended - at approx. anything from a 1/3rd to 1/2 of the standard US AIR quote/rate - sometimes arriving sooner than the 42 days - but not always.

UK,slim Qrto HB+dw/dj,2nd reprint.
Not SIGNED.

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