Singapore. Graham Brash. 1924-88. [Reprint]. Some colour illustrations and black and white line illustrations, 142pp, slight rubbing on extremities, very good paperback copy. "Chinese Junks, both inexplicably romantic and deserving of informed comment, are explored here in a perfect balance of nautical detail and numerous drawings by the author that..... More
Cambridge. Harvard University Press. 1975. 2 volumes. Volume I: Maps, plans, illustrations, xxvi + 825pp, reverse of dustjacket trifle foxed. Volume II: Illustrations, vi + 829 - 1625pp, index, glossary. Dustjackets slightly worn on extremities. Good to very good set in lightly faded dustjackets. 18.5 x 26cm. The letters of..... More
New York. Greenwood Press. 1989. Maps, xvii + 175pp, index, bibliography, appendix, glossary, very good ex-library copy. "China's waning interest in maritime activities, from the late 15th century on, ended when the People's Republic of China came to power in 1949. The new government, with few shipping and shipbuilding resources..... More
Shanghai. Kelly & Walsh, Limited. 1921. Colour frontispiece and numerous black and white photographic plates, 16 pen & ink sketches by Ivon A. Donnelly, 4 sketch maps. 86pp, new endpapers. Lower corner chipped half title and frontis, a prior owner's handwritten name at the top of the lightly foxed title..... More
Annapolis. Naval Institute Press. n.d. (c. 1982). Maps including endpaper maps, black and white photographic illustrations, xiv + 348pp, appendices, notes, index, red pencil price upper corner front free endpaper, dustjacket mended on reverse by prior owner, edges lightly foxed, a good hardback copy. Eighth Voyage of the Dragon strikingly..... More
Hong Kong. Vetch & Lee. 1970. Illustrated in black and white by Doris Worcester. 90pp, small mark reverse of price-clipped dustjacket, good hardback copy. 19 x 25cm. A history and description of the various Chinese water craft. When referring to this item please quote stockid 168392. More
