1. Bassett-Lowke, W J & Holland, George.

Ships and Men. An Account of the Development of Ships From Their Prehistoric Origin to the Present Time & of the Achievements & Conditions of the Men Who Have Built & Worked Upon Them.

London, George G. Harrap And Company Ltd., 1946. 19 cm x 25.9 cm. Frontispiece. 316 pages. 162 black and white photos and illustrations throughout. Original Hardcover. Very good+ condition with only minor signs of external wear. Only very minor foxing to endpapers. Otherwise very clean and bright. Half-title page contains previous owner’s name in blue ink.

2. Beston, Henry B. / [Sims, Admiral William Sowden].

Full Speed Ahead. Tales from the Log of a Correspondent with Our Navy. [Inscribed Association copy from Henry B. Beston to Admiral William Sowden Sims – with original typescript in an envelope that is tipped into the pastedown / It is a typescript of a letter that was written during Beston’s time as editor at the magazine “The Living Age” (an offshoot of ‘Atlantic Monthly’) and stunningly also reflects on Beston’s classmate, Theodore Roosevelt, whom he obviously gave a copy of this book and according to Beston’s letter to Sims, Theodore Roosevelt and his children confirming that they enjoyed it. The letter reveals that Beston sends this book as a “thank you” to Admiral Sims for his time as war correspondent under Sims’ command during World War I. The typescript of the letter must be seen as an extension to Beston’s Preface in the book in which he writes: “And no acknowledgment, no matter how studied or courtly, its phrasing, can express what I owe to Admiral Sims for the friendliness of my reception, for his care that i be shown all the Navy’s activities, and for his constant and kindly effort to advance my work in every possible way”].

First Edition. New York, Doubleday, 1919. Octavo. XIII, 254 pages. Original Hardcover in protective Mylar. Very Scarce [OCLC locates only 1 copy]. Very good + condition with only minor signs of external wear. The definitive, signed and inscribed association copy by Henry B. Beston to Admiral William Sowden Sims and also with a letter typescript to Admiral William Sowden Sims. The inscription reads: “To Admiral Sims with every grateful good wish of the author – Henry Beston Sheahan – 1919”.

3. California – Homann, Johann Baptist / Landteck, Zacharias.

[California shown as an Island] Geographische Universal-Zeig und Schlag-Uhr.

Original hand-coloured engraving, with the Cartographer showing California as an Island. Nürnberg, Homann, [c.1735]. Plate Size: 57 cm x 48.5 cm. Sheet Size: 60.5 cm x 51.7 cm. Original map. Very good, actually stunning, condition. Some faint trace of browning to upper corners of sheet. Very minor tears to edges at centre-fold.

4. Campbell, John.

Lives of the Admirals, And other eminent British Seamen; containing Their Personal Histories, and a Detail of all their Public Services. Including A new and accurate Naval History, from the earliest Account of Time; and clearly proving by a continued Series of Facts, our uninterrupted Claim to, and Enjoyment of, the Dominion of our Seas. Interspersed With many curious Passages, relating to our Discoveries, Plantations and Commerce. Supported throughout by proper Authorities.

The Third Edition. In Four Volumes (complete set). London, Printed for T.Osborne, C.Hitch and L.Hawes, H.Woodfall, J.Rivington and others, 1761. Octavo (13.5 cm x 20.5 cm). Pagination [see full list of maps and portraits below the description]: Volume I: 587 pages with one folded map and two portraits / Volume II: 580 pages with one folded map and two portraits / Volume III: 488 pages with two fold-out maps / Volume IV: 519 pages with two fold-out maps. Hardcover / Original 18th century – calf with gilt ornament and original spine-labels [of which one spine-label has been recently replaced in matching style]. Bindings all firm and with only minor signs of wear and bunping to top and bottom of spine’s. Interior, Maps and Portraits all in excellent condition. Very inor, faded dampstain to the outer margins of some pages of Volume III. From the library of Daniel Conner (Connerville / Manch House), with his Exlibris / Bookplate to pastedown.

5. Carse, Robert.

The Seafarers – A History Of Maritime America 1620 – 1820.

New York, Evanston, and London, Harper & Row, 1964. 19 x 27cm. XI, 306 pages including index. Illustrated by Ray Houlihan. Original Hardcover with original dustjacket in protective collector’s mylar. Very good condition with only minor signs of external wear.

6. Compiled by Marine Committee.

Massachusetts on the Sea – 1630-1930. In commemoration of the enterprise of the seamen of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and in recognition of the maritime accomplishments of their descendents.

No.2210 of a limited edition. Massachusetts, The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1930. 26,5 cm x 20 cm. 32 pages. With several black-and-white photographs. Original Hardcover. Only minor signs of external wear (really only slightly rubbed and bumped). One page with photograph shows slight tear.

7. Cordingly, David.

Billy Ruffian-The Bellerophon and the Downfall of Napoleon. The Biography of a Ship of the Line, 1782-1836.

London, Bloomsbury, 2003. 16 cm x 24.2 cm. XII, 355 pages. With illustrations, maps and battleplans. Original Hardcover with dustjacket in protective collector’s Mylar. Very good condition with only minor signs of external wear. Minor foxing to edges. From the reference library of Hans Christian Andersen-Translator Erik Haugaard.

8. Cunard Liner Interior Illustrations – [Cunard].

History of the Cunard Steamship Company – (Extracted from “The Illustrated Naval and Military Magazine”) – [This rare publication originates from the “Publicity-Department of the Cunard Line” and come together with a vintage Passenger-Card of the Cunard Royal Mail Steamer “Batavia” showing a Cabin Plan verso and an image of Samuel Walters’ painting of the “Batavia” on the front].

[London], [Illustrated Naval and Military Magazine] / [Allen & Co.], [1886]. Octavo. Frontispiece, 31 pages text, interspersed with 13 engravings (including Frontispiece) and an Appendix with Cabin Plans. Original Hardcover with Cunard-Company-Crest. Professionally restored and rebacked by an english masterbinder. Excellent condition. Cunard’s own copy with several stamps from Cunard “Please return to Publicity Dept. – The Cunard S.S.Co. Ltd. – Cunard Building – Liverpool”. Further stamp of preowner “Arthur C. Wardle”, Liverpool Historian.

9. [Davey & Hackney] / R.M.S.P. Arcadian.

Two Vintage Photo Albums / Portfolios of “Cruise No. 2 to ‘The Norwegian Fjords’ in June 1913 on the R.M.S.P. Arcadian”. Fantastic combination of two photo logbooks of one of the last trips for this beautiful passenger liner before she served with the Royal Navy and was sunk by a U-boat, the German submarine SM UC-74, in 1917. These luxury photographic records were created by Davey & Hackney, Alexandra Palace, London. I. Album One: On 24 pages (12 stiff cardboards with photographs on both sides) with 44 vintage high-quality photographs, the cruise was documented by not only focusing on the natural beauty of Norway but also by documenting the captain (Captain Custance) and crew of the Arcadian, one large photograph shows the captain and all his officers. Some striking images of the ship itself are showing this liner in all its glory. The ship was built in 1899 by Vickers, Sons & Maxim Ltd. for the Pacific Steam Navigation Company as SS Ortona. This unusually luxury Album also documents in an appendix with a small map of Norway the Itinerary of the cruise. All mileage covered and dates the cruise would reach the scheduled destinations in Norway are mentioned (Grimsby, Wed. 18 June / Leith, 235 miles, Thursday 19 June / Aalesund 493 Miles Sat. 21 June / and so on and so on). The cruise would stop at Molde (Moldefjord), Aandalsnaes (Romsdalfjord) / Oie (Jorundfjord) / Hellesylt (Sunelvsfjord) / Merok (Geirangerfjord) / Olden (Invikfjord) / Loen (Nordfjord) / Mundal (Fjaerlandsfjord) / Balholmen (Sognefjord) / Gudvangen (Naerofjord) / Sundal (Maurangerfjord) / Norheimsund (Hardangerfjord) / Bergen / back to Grimsby on July 2nd, 1913 with a total of 2127 miles covered in 14 days. The photographs of the “Arcadian” are differing in size from a beautiful full ship image in 17.5 cm x 28.7 cm to detailed photographs of the deck in 11.5 cm x 16.4 cm; a nice photo of the “Arcadian’s” Launch (with small steem funnel), interior of the ship (Dining Salon), a photograph of a visiting steam Tender (″The Grimsby Tender”), Deck tennis – scenes, Playing Bull Board, Letting go the Anchor with two crew members. / II. Album Two: This additional, smaller Album, on an additional 24 pages (12 stiff cardboards with photographs on both sides) shows a further 24 vintage, high-quality photographs. These additional photographs show The Hardangerfjord / Folgefond Glacier / An Arcade in the Dining Salon / Photograph of Captain Custance / Sundal / The Landing Stage in Norheimsund / Fysse / The Landing Stage in Trondheim with many locals waiting / The Landing Stage in Forhatten / Digermulen / The Raftsund Fjord / Lyngenfjord / A boat full of Lapps in traditional clothing, showing and offering livestock and handmade dolls for tourists on board the “Arcadian” / Hammerfest / North Cape & Midnight Sun from the “Arcadian” / Tromso, with a large gathering of schoolchildren / A Boxing Match on the “Arcadian”, showing two pugilists fighting it out to the bemusement of bystanders / Pillow Fighting as Pastime for Tourists on the “Arcadian” / Molde from the Hill, showing the “Arcadian” in the Fjord / Aandalsnes / View from Aandalsnes / Bergen and Bergen Harbour with a few nice local Yachts in the foreground // The quality of the photography in both of these Album is excellent.

London / Norway, Davey & Hackney Photo (Alexandra Palace), 1913. Sizes: Vol. I: Folio (25.5 cm x 32 cm) / Vol.II: Oblong Octavo (25 cm x 17 cm). Volume I: 12 cardboard sheets with 24 pages (of which 24 are with photographs) with foldable appendix / Volume II: 12 cardboard sheets with 24 pages (of which 24 are with photographs) Hardcover / Green soft morocco with gilt lettering on cover and ornament around the pastedowns of the inner boards. Some minor rubbing to the binding but overall in excellent, near Fine condition with only minor signs of external wear.

10. Felix, Ernest J. / Bosanquet, Lieut. Henry T.A.

How to enter the Royal Navy. With an article by Lieut. Henry T.A. Bosanquet, R.N. Cover Specially designed by H.M.Livett.

London, Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co., no year (c.1898). Small Octavo. Frontispiece, (8 unnumbered pages), 102 pages plus 22 unnumbered pages of Advertising. With five (5) photographic illustrations. Original Hardcover (decorative blue publisher’s cloth). Poor but firm condition of the binding and some repair to Frontispiece and titlepage with stronger signs of wear. Smaller damage to rear pastedown. Complete with all photographs. One of the rarer titles on the Royal Navy and its recruiting techniques at the end of the Victorian Age. Name of preowner on pastedown: “P.W.Newenham, Coolmore, Carrigaline, County Cork”.

11. [Great British Admiralty].

British Vessels Lost at Sea 1939-45. A reprint of the original official publications Ships of the Royal Navy: Statement of Losses During the Second World War and British Merchant Vessels Lost or Damaged by Enemy Action During Second World War. Crown copyright: first published in 1947 by Her Majesty’s Stationary Office, London. Reprint by permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationary Office.

Cambridge, Patrick Stephens Ltd., 1977. 21.5 cm x 24 cm. VI, 103 pages. Original Hardcover with the rare illustrated dustjacket in protective collector’s Mylar. Very good condition+ with only minor signs of external wear. Ephemera lossely inserted listing rescues made by Irish Naval ships during this period. Rare.

12. Greene, Jack. Massignani, Alessandro.

Ironclads at War – The Origin and Development of the Armored Warship 1854-1891.

Pennsylvania, Combined Publishing, 1998. 16 cm x 24 cm. 423 pages. Original Hardcover with original dustjacket in protective Mylar. Excellent condition with only very minor signs of external wear.

13. Hough, Richard.

The Potemkin Mutiny.

London, Hamish Hamilton, 1960. Octavo. 176 pages. Original Hardcover with original dustjacket in protective collector’s mylar. Unusually excellent condition with only minor signs of external wear.

14. Institute, Essex.

Old-Time Ships of Salem.

Second Edition. Salem, Essex Institute, 1922. Octavo. 86 pages. Original Hardcover. Very good condition with only minor signs of external wear.

15. [Jane, Fred T.] McMurtrie, Francis E.

Jane’s Fighting Ships 1944 – 45 [1945] (corrected to April, 1946). Founded in 1897 by Fred T.Jane – Forty-Eighth Year of Issue.

London, Sampson Low, Martson & Co., [1946]. Oblong Quarto [near Folio]. Pagination: 70 pages of advertising are preciding the book, Frontispiece, XXX, 636 pages with hundreds of photographs of Fighting ships, Submarines, Destroyers etc. from all nations, and countless pages of Advertising for Industries related to shipbuilding and Maritime Suppliers. With an alphabetical list of Advertisers. Including a “War Loss Section” which details the fate of each vessel (captured, sunk etc.). Hardcover. Spine damaged (split from binding). The binding still firm. Interior excellent. Overall in very good condition with only minor signs of wear. This is the very rare 1944/1945/1946 edition.

16. [Luckombe, Philip].

A View of the Lighthouse in Dublin Harbour.

Luxury Fine Art Giclée Reprint of the original Engraving which was printed in London by publisher Philip Luckombe in the year 1788. Skibbereen, Inanna Rare Books & Art Publishing House, 2023. Image Size: 27,6 cm wide x 20 cm high. Sheet Size: 20 cm wide x 27 cm high. Excellent condition. © Copyright by Inanna Rare Books Ltd.

17. [Luckombe, Philip].

View of Ringsend and Irishtown from Belmont, near Miltown.

Luxury Fine Art Giclée Reprint of the original Engraving which was printed in London by publisher Philip Luckombe in the year 1788. Skibbereen, Inanna Rare Books & Art Publishing House, 2023. Image Size: 20,8 cm wide x 14,2 cm high. Sheet Size: 27 cm wide x 20 cm high. Excellent condition. © Copyright by Inanna Rare Books Ltd.

18. [Luckombe, Philip] Paul Sandby / William Walker.

The Lough and Harbour of Belfast.

Luxury Fine Art Giclée Reprint of the Engraving which was originally created by Paul Sandby and William Walker but later pirated/printed slightly altered and without permission in London by publisher Philip Luckombe in the year 1788. Skibbereen, Inanna Rare Books & Art Publishing House, 2023. Image Size: 20,3 cm wide x 21 cm high. Sheet Size: 26,5 cm wide x 27 cm high. Excellent condition. © Copyright by Inanna Rare Books Ltd.

19. [Luckombe, Philip] Smith, Charles.

Illustration of “The Exchange” [Meeting-Place and General Place of Commerce for Tradesmen, Booksellers and Merchants in Cork City in the 18th century (between the years 1705 and 1811) [Built between 1705 and 1710 by Architect Twiss Jones and demolished in 1837].

Luxury Fine Art Giclée Reprint of the Engraving which was originally created by Charles Smith but later pirated/printed without permission in London by publisher Philip Luckombe in the year 1788. Skibbereen, Inanna Rare Books & Art Publishing House, 2023. Image Size: 33 cm wide x 22,3 cm high. Sheet Size: 39 cm wide x 28 cm high. Excellent condition. © Copyright by Inanna Rare Books Ltd.

20. [Luckombe, Philip] Smith, Charles.

Large Illustration [Panoramic Engraving] of Cork City with Shandon in the 18th century: “To the Right worshipful the Mayor, Sheriff’s and Common Council of the City of Cork, this View of that City from the North is Inscribed by their most devoted humble servant, Ch. Smith”.

Luxury Fine Art Giclée Reprint of the Engraving which was originally created by Charles Smith but later pirated/printed without permission in London by publisher Philip Luckombe in the year 1788. Skibbereen, Inanna Rare Books & Art Publishing House, 2023. Image Size: 64,7 cm wide x 21,7 cm high. Sheet Size: 70,5 cm wide x 27 cm high. Excellent condition of this very decorative View of Cork City. © Copyright by Inanna Rare Books Ltd.

21. [Luckombe, Philip] Smith, Charles.

Large Illustration [Panoramic Engraving] of Dungarvan in the 18th century: “To his Excellency Henry Boyle Esq., one of the Lords Justices of Ireland and Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons this N. E. Prospect of the Town of Dungarvan is Inscribed by his most obedient humble servant Ch. Smith”.

Luxury Fine Art Giclée Reprint of the Engraving which was originally created by Charles Smith but later pirated/printed without permission in London by publisher Philip Luckombe in the year 1788. Skibbereen, Inanna Rare Books & Art Publishing House, 2023. Image Size: 64 cm wide x 21 cm high. Sheet Size: 70 cm wide x 27 cm high. Excellent condition. © Copyright by Inanna Rare Books Ltd.

22. [Luckombe, Philip] Smith, Charles / Anthony Chearnley and Thomas Chambers.

Large Illustration [Panoramic Engraving] of Kinsale and Kinsale Harbour in the 18th century: “To the Right Honourable Gerald de Courcey, Lord Baron of Kinsale, Courceys & Ringroan ; one of his Majesty’s most Honourable Privy Council; This Prospect of Kinsale, Taken from ye Old Fort, is Inscribed by his Most obliged Humble Servant Charles Smith”.

Luxury Fine Art Giclée Reprint of the Engraving which was originally created by Anthony Chearnley and Thomas Chambers for Charles Smith but later pirated/printed without permission in London by publisher Philip Luckombe in the year 1788. Skibbereen, Inanna Rare Books & Art Publishing House, 2023. Image Size: 52 cm wide x 21,3 cm high. Sheet Size: 58 cm wide x 27 cm high. Excellent condition of this very decorative View of Kinsale with Ringroan Castle [Milo de Cogan / Milo de Courcy]. © Copyright by Inanna Rare Books Ltd.

23. [Luckombe, Philip] Smith, Charles.

Large Illustration [Panoramic Engraving] of Lismore Castle and surroundings in the 18th century: “To the Right Honourable Richard Boyle of Cork & Burlington and Lord High Treasurer of Ireland this North Prospect of his Lordship’s Seat of Lismore is most humbly Dedicated by his Lordship’s Devoted Humble Servant Ch.Smith”.

Luxury Fine Art Giclée Reprint of the Engraving which was originally created by Charles Smith but later pirated/printed without permission in London by publisher Philip Luckombe in the year 1788. Skibbereen, Inanna Rare Books & Art Publishing House, 2023. Image Size: 64 cm wide x 21,1 cm high. Sheet Size: 70 cm wide x 27 cm high. Excellent condition. © Copyright by Inanna Rare Books Ltd.

24. [Luckombe, Philip] Smith, Charles.

Large Illustration [Panoramic Engraving] of Waterford City in the 18th century: “To the Gentlemen of the Common Council of the City of Waterford this South Prospect of that City is humbly presented by their most obedient humble Servant Charles Smith”.

Luxury Fine Art Giclée Reprint of the Engraving which was originally created by Charles Smith but later pirated/printed without permission in London by publisher Philip Luckombe in the year 1788. Skibbereen, Inanna Rare Books & Art Publishing House, 2023. Image Size: 64 cm wide x 21 cm high. Sheet Size: 70 cm wide x 27 cm high. Excellent condition. © Copyright by Inanna Rare Books Ltd.

25. [Luckombe, Philip] Smith, Charles.

Large Illustration [Panoramic Engraving] of Youghal in the 18th century: “To the Right Honorable James Tynte, one of his Majesty’s most Honorable Privy Council & Representative in Parliament for this Town. This East Prospect of Youghal is Presented by his most obedient, humble servant, Ch. Smith”

Luxury Fine Art Giclée Reprint of the Engraving which was originally created by Charles Smith but later pirated/printed without permission in London by publisher Philip Luckombe in the year 1788. Skibbereen, Inanna Rare Books & Art Publishing House, 2023. Image Size: 65 cm wide x 21 cm high. Sheet Size: 71,5 cm wide x 27 cm high. Excellent condition. © Copyright by Inanna Rare Books Ltd.

26. [Luckombe, Philip] Smith, Charles.

Large Map / Illustration of “A New Plan of the City of Cork” [Bird’s Eye Plan of Cork City in the mid-18th century, with the Parishes of St. Finbarr, Christ Church, St. Peter’s, St. Mary – Shandon, St. Anne’s, St. Paul’s]: “To the Gentlemen of the Common Council of this City, this Map is inscribed by their most Humble Servant, Charles Smith”.

Luxury Fine Art Giclée Reprint of the Engraving which was originally created by Charles Smith but later pirated/printed without permission in London by publisher Philip Luckombe in the year 1788. Skibbereen, Inanna Rare Books & Art Publishing House, 2023. Image Size: 60,6 cm wide x 44,5 cm high. Sheet Size: 66,5 cm wide x 50,5 cm high. Excellent condition of this very important Map / City-Plan of 18th century Cork City. © Copyright by Inanna Rare Books Ltd.

27. [Luckombe, Philip] Smith, Charles.

Large Map of County Waterford in the 18th century: “A New and Correct Map of the County of Waterford by Charles Smith”.

Luxury Fine Art Giclée Reprint of the Engraving which was originally created by Charles Smith but later pirated/printed without permission in London by publisher Philip Luckombe in the year 1788. Skibbereen, Inanna Rare Books & Art Publishing House, 2023. Image Size: 53 cm wide x 40 cm high. Sheet Size: 59 cm wide x 46 cm high. Excellent condition. © Copyright by Inanna Rare Books Ltd.

28. [Luckombe, Philip] Smith, Charles.

Large Plan / Map of the ‘Grand Canal’ in the 18th Century, showing the course of the Canal from Dublin through the “Bog of Allen” and all adjacent countryside with Towns, Rivers, Loughs etc.: “The Course of the Grand Canal from Dublin to the River Shannon”.

Luxury Fine Art Giclée Reprint of the Engraving which was originally created by Charles Smith but later pirated/printed without permission in London by publisher Philip Luckombe in the year 1788. Skibbereen, Inanna Rare Books & Art Publishing House, 2023. Image Size: 40 cm wide x 17,8 cm high. Sheet Size: 46 cm wide x 23,5 cm high. Excellent condition. © Copyright by Inanna Rare Books Ltd.

29. Maddock, John.

Rosslare Harbour, Sea & Ships.

First Edition. Portmarnock, Harbour Publications, 1996. 15 x 21 cm. 132 Pages, including photographs and map. Original illustrated softcover. Very good condition with only minor signs of external wear.

30. [March, Charles] By His Nephew.

Life on the Deep – Memorials of Charles March.

London, The Religious Tract Society, no year [c.1875-1880]. 12.5 cm x 18.9 cm. Black and White Frontispiece, 188 pages. Original Hardcover / Very decorative, illustrated publisher’s cloth. Excellent condition with only minor signs of external wear. ‘W.Croker Waterford’ blindstamp on top right front enpaper.

31. Marquand, Hilary.

Memoirs of a Victorian Master Mariner. Edited by Eric B. Marquand with an Introduction by Philip Riden.

Cardiff, Merton Priory Press Ltd, 1996. 16 cm x 24 cm. XLVI, 274 pages. With twenty-two black and white plates / photographs. Original Hardcover with dustjacket in protective collector’s Mylar. Excellent, as new condition.

32. Marryat, Frederick [Admiral Sir Arthur Cavenagh Leveson].

Poor Jack. Illustrated by Clarkson Stanfield.

London, Henry G. Bohn, 1859. 18 cm. VIII, 500 pages. Illustrations, including frontispiece, in black and white. Original illustrated hardcover. Good condition with only very minor signs of external wear. There is noticeable rubbing to the spine and it has become slightly frayed at its top and bottom; also, an inside page has been cut/torn. Inscribed and signed by Admiral Sir Arthur Cavenagh Leveson to Charles E. Hoyle in 1928.

33. [Mayo – Belderrig] Mac Conamhna, Breandán.

The Belderrig Curragh and Its People. Curach Dhún Chaocháin Agus a Muintir.

First edition. Sligo, The Institute of Technology, 2010. 31 x 22 cm. X, 139 pages and 73 illustrations. Original Hardcover with original dustjacket in protective collector’s mylar. Excellent, close to new condition. Extremely rare !!

34. McGreal, Stephen.

The War on Hospital Ships 1914-1918.

Barnsley, Pen & Sword, 2008. 16 cm x 24 cm. 272 pages. Original Hardcover with original dustjacket in protective collector’s mylar. Excellent condition with only very minor signs of external wear. Out of print.

35. Murray, Peter.

Maritime Paintings of Cork and Associated Historical Material, 1700 – 2000.

Cork, Gandon Editions, 2005. 30.5 cm x 24.5 cm. 240 pages. Original Hardcover with dustjacket in protective collector’s mylar. Excellent condition with only very minor signs of external wear.

36. [Neale, William Johnstoun Nelson].

History of the Mutiny at Spithead and The Nore; With an Enquiry Into Its Origin and Treatment : And Suggestions for the Prevention of Future Discontent in the Royal Navy.

London, Printed for Thomas Tegg, 1842. Small Octavo. Frontispiece Portrait of Richard Parker, XII, 415 pages. Hardcover prize-binding in full morocco with gilt lettering and ornament on spine. With Motto and ornament and motto of the Edinburgh Academy on front and rear board and bookplate of Edinburgh Academy to pastedown [Gained by John Mackenzie “For Scholarship – 9th Prize awarded by “George Ferguson (Master)”]. Very good condition with only minor signs of wear.

37. [Parker, Richard – Mutiny] Anonymous.

Die schwimmende Republik. [‘The Floating Republic’] Eine Erzählung des Aufstandes der brittischen [sic] Seeleute auf der Themse im Jahr 1797. Nebst Richard Parkers Vertheidigung vor dem Kriegsgerichte und einem Anhang über das Seewesen, beschrieben von einem Augenzeugen. [The german title translates: “‘The Floating Republic’ – A narrative of the uprising / mutiny of the british sailors on the Thames in 1797. Along with Richard Parker’s defense before the court martial and an appendix on maritime affairs, described by an eyewitness”].

Erste Deutsche Ausgabe / First and only german Edition. Fürth, Bureau für Litteratur, 1803. Duodecimo (10 cm x 15.3 cm). Portrait-Frontispiz (Portrait – Engraving of Richard Parker by J.F.Volkart), 120 Seiten. Hardcover / Originaler, wunderbarer Halblederband mit reicher Verzierung und Rueckenschildchen. Außergewöhnlich gut erhalten mit zwei ganz kleinen Wurmgängen am unteren Kapital. Ganz blasses Anzeichen eines alten Bibliotheksstempelchen auf dem Titelblatt. Portrait und Text in exzellenter Erhaltung. Eine Publikation von grosser Seltenheit !

38. Porter Jr., LCDR William Hamilton / [Howard Chandler Christy].

Archive of Naval Captain, Lieutenant commander [LCDR] William Hamilton Porter Jr.‘s Love Letters to his wife Amy Manning Porter and letters to his mother Barbara Hamilton Porter, from his service during and after graduating from United States Naval Academy Annapolis MD, 1914. The Collection includes not only the Yearbook of the Brigade of Midshipmen, called “Lucky Bag”, signed with nearly all Graduates and with numerous amazing photographic illustrations of sports like American Football, Lacrosse, early photographs of Basketball and Baseball – Teams, images of visits to Ireland etc., but the collection includes nearly 50 manuscript letters by LCDR Porter from the USS Alden, USS Columbia, writing back home to his wife Amy between 1916 and 1920, reflecting his first tour of duty and sending letters from Constantinople, Smyrna, Venice, Dalmatia, Split, Naples, Samsoun, etc. The collection is full of reports of life on ship and upcoming tours to Naples, Genoa and Villefranche, relationship to the captain, Porter’s view on politics etc. Telegram about “USS Alden and two Destroyers of the 26th Division to be designated by USADRA proceed to Manila”. / Fantastic archive of an Annapolis Graduate with amazing artwork by Howard Chandler Christy in the “Lucky Bag” and a collection of letters in all its complete scarcity of completeness. The collection also includes the original letter of “Washington Granite Monumental” to Porter’s wife upon Porter’s burial at Arlington National Cemetery (he died in 1937).

Baltimore (Maryland) / Annapolis / USS Alden etc., 1916-1920. Octavo. Lucky Bag [Vol. XXI [Volume 21] of the Annual of the Brigade of Midshipmen at Annapolis / Two Ringfolders with original letters, telegrams and some photographs. Excellent condition with some minor signs of wear only. Check out a large collection of high quality photographs on our website, depicting Baseball, Crew Rwoing, Handball, Basketball and Baseball at the Academy in Annapolis. Rare collection with the wonderful original signatures of nearly all Graduates who served with LCDR Porter.

39. Rogers, H.C.B.

Troopships and their history.

London, Seeley Service & Co. 1963. 25,5 cm x 16 cm. 223 pages. With 27 black-and-white plates throughout the book. Original Hardcover with original dustjacket in protective collector’s mylar. Very good condition with only minor signs of external wear. [Imperial Services Library, Volume VII]

40. Rollin, Mr. [Charles].

The History of the Arts and Sciences of Antients [with all 52 plates complete] – Under the following Heads : In Three Volumes. Volume I: Agriculture, Commerce, Architecture, Sculpture, Painting, Music, the Art Military / Volume II: Art Military, Grammar, Philology, Rhetoric, Poetry / Volume III: Poetry, History, Eloquence, Philosophy, Civil Law, Metaphysics and Physics, Physic, Botany, Chymistry [Chemistry], Anatomy, Mathematics, Geometry, Astronomy, Arithmetic, Geography and Navigation. By Mr. Rollin, Late Principal of the University of Paris, Professor of Eloquence in the Royal College and Member of the Royal Academy of Inscriptions and Belles Lettres. Translated from the French. The Second Edition. Illustrated with Fifty-two [52] Copper Plates, representing the Civil and Military Architecture of the Antients, their Temples, Machines, Engines of War, Painting, &c.

3 Volumes (complete set). London, Printed for J. and F. Rivington, 1768. Octavo. Volume I: [12], 374 pages with 12 plates (as called for) / Volume II: [4], 360 pages with 40 plates (as called for) [pages 71 – 74 and the two plates these two pages are holding, loosely inserted], [Plate on page 104 loosely inserted] / Volume III: [4], 516 pages including a thorough Index. Hardcover / Original 18th century full leather with gilt lettering and ornament to spines of all three Volumes. All Volumes in very good condition with only minor signs of wear. All Volumes firm and all plates complete and in really excellent condition and strong imprints. All plates folded beautifully without tears ! From the library of Daniel Conner (Connerville / Manch House), with his Exlibris / Bookplate to pastedown. Rare in this complete and excellent condition. It is common to find this work with plates missing which makes this complete set extremely scarce.

41. Rynne, Colin.

The Industrial Archaeology of Cork City and its Environs.

Dublin, The Stationery Office, 1999. Folio. XIII, 325 pages. Illustrated throughout the whole volume with photographs, diagrams etc. Original Hardcover with original dustjacket in protective collector’s mylar. Excellent, close to new condition. A very substantial, extremely Rare and Important Publication !

42. Scott, Michael.

Tom Cringle’s Log. With Illustrations by Frank Brangwyn.

Two Complete Volumes. London, Gibbings & Co., 1894. 11 cm x 18 cm. Vol I: 397 pages / Vol II: 415 pages. Black and white illustrations throughout. Original illustrated hardcovers. Very good condition with only very minor signs of external wear. Minor signs of foxing only. From the reference library of Hans Christian Andersen – Translator Erik Haugaard. With his Exlibris to the pastedown of Volume one.

43. [Selkirk, Alexander] / [A.B. Becher (Editor)].

The Nautical Magazine and Naval Chronicle, for 1837. A Journal of Papers on Subjects connected with Maritime Affairs [with detailed accounts by Captain P. Masters of Liverpool in his “Notes on a Voyage from Cape Horn to Mazatlan” reporting on Juna Fernandez Island and its connection to Alexander Selkirk (Robinson Crusoe)].

London, Simpkin, Marshall and Co., 1837. Octavo. XII, 864, 12, [12] pages with numerous folded and full-page plates and maps. Original Hardcover / Publisher’s half-leather with original gilt ships as spine-ornament. Original spine-label missing. Otherwise in excellent condition with some minor signs of wear only. Some minor signs of foxing to the plates only (due to different paper being used for the maps and illustrations). The text absolutely clean.

44. Seymour, Capt. W.D. [William Deane Seymour from Queenstown, Co.Cork].

Journal of A Voyage Round the World.

Cork, Printed and Published by Francis Guy, 1877. Octavo. Portrait (Original Albumen Print of Seymour’s Photograph], VII, 169 pages. Original publisher’s cloth with gilt lettering and armorial Motto of Seymour on front board. Very good condition. Binding a bit shaky. Extremely Rare !

45. Smith Homans, J. (senior) / Smith Homans Jr., J. (junior).

A Cyclopaedia of Commerce and Commercial Navigation. With Maps and Engravings.

Facsimile of the 1858-edition. New York, Harper & Brothers, 1858. Large Octavo. Volume I and II: VI, 2007 pages (continued pagination). Hardcover with dustjacket. Dustjackets stronger rubbed / Volumes in very good condition with only minor signs of wear.

46. Usherwood, Stephen.

Treat Great Enterprise – The history of the Spanish Armada. As revealed in contemporary documents selected and edited by Stephen Usherwood.

London, Folio Society, 1978. Slim Quarto (16.5 cm x 25 cm). 192 pages. With 31 excellent illustrations. Decorative Hardcover. Excellent condition.