A full historical account of the famous Around the World voyage, undertaken under secret instructions by Queen Elizabeth, under cover of raids on Spanish shipping in the South Atlantic.

Research including Drake's little-known private documents makes this uniquely enjoyable read.

400 pp. hard cover, Some illustrations mainly portraits, drawings, some maps. all B&W

Fine condition.

A triumph of historical narrative, brilliantly woven tale of the fearful privations endured by all involved. Villainy and heroism vie for the readers attention.

The depth of research and Fitzsimons' absorbing insights into the minds of those involved make it an awe-inspiring read. One comes away feeling everything that happened has been fully explained. The villains turn out to be not quite those expected.

Prologue Epilogue Bibliography Index and Dramatis Personae add to the impressive tale

613 pp. published 2018 two sections of illustrations in colour. Maps.

Very Good condition with some scuffing of spine. Dust cover Fine.

Each service during both World Wars produced fascinating volumes of contributions by service personnel. The Anzac Book of 1916 was a first.

The Australian Navy's first two such books were well-received: leading to this, Vol 3

First edition 1944 over 200 contributions including accounts of battles, verse, cartoons, memoirs by men and officers, photos, drawings,  and some fine paintings by war artists. Much history and much good humour.

Unique and valuable. 

200 pp. over 120 illustrations ; photos paintings drawings etchings and cartoons . some very funny

Very good firm condition. Dust cover in tatters. pages toned by sunlight.

Many small ports once existed to serve small communities and were often the only means of communication with the world outside. Some were large trading ports. The book describes 40 of them, from Apollo Bay to Ulladulla. 

186 pp. over 150 photos and maps. hard cover 

Very Good condition

A wonderful collection of historic photos in and around Circular Quay, with ample descriptive text.

A  picture tells a thousand words ...

Hard cover 192 pp. full index, appendices, bibliography

Very Good condition

A detailed history of NSW coastal harbours where passengers and freight were essential to the communities there. 31 ports deeply researched, from Tweed River to Eden, Merimbula and a plus: Lord Howe Island.

Soft cover,     218 pp. over 80 photos, and maps. Bibliography, Glossary Indics of ports, people and ships.

A very readable scholarly work.

Flinders' name is well recognised by most Australians, but the enormous extent of his many voyages is little known, as is his tragic period of imprisonment on Mauritius by the French.

This book is well-written fully illustrated and a scholarly history.

148 pp. hard cover over 100 illustrations, some colour, and many maps. Index, acknowledgements.

A history of pearling in Australia and adjacent islands is encapsulated in this account of one man's life on the north western seas off Australia.  It was at once a colourful but dangerous career.

Elegantly produced by his descendants.

338 pp. approx 30 photos and maps.  Hard cover large format

A bible of preserved historic ships including our own James Craig, John Oxley, Lady H. and Waratah

A work of amazingly complete detail. Arranged alphabetically by country

320 pp. soft cover Very Good condition

A important book for any reader with an interest in vintage ships which are still afloat

hard cover 218pp.

Many photos drawings tables and diagrams. A fine research source.

Very Good condition

see images for an overview of contents. 

Essentially a pictorial study with much detailed text.

70 pp. over 300 images.

A most informative book full of unexpected insights

Fine condition

see image for an overview selection of contents

Hard Cover. 260 pp. over 300 photos drawings maps 

Very Good condition.

This is a deeply  researched comprehensive study of vessels found, unearthed and described, along with artefacts, drawings from the period of those ships. A book to refer to time and again

Large format 240 pp. hard cover Very Good condition

see image for contents. Very readable and lavishly illustrated over 150 photos drawings and maps. Glossary. Full index

A srory of life on square riggers in the  Baltic

258 pp. some photos.

hard cover Good condition dust cover slight tears

Pictorial and text. The story includes much detail on the work of others, from Jansz to Cook, 1606 to 1770.

Many illustrations, paintings drawings and maps, most in colour.

Nicely produced.

64 pp hard cover Very Good condition but dust cover ragged.

Image 1 shows typical contents. I Image 2 shows style

222 pp. hard cover. no dust cover Fair condition, Pages unaffected by spooting of cover.

An interesting read covering everything from Viking galleys to nuclear subs.

Enthralling: the account of epic voyage, shipwreck, desertions, scurvy and hunger, yet a beautifully written, utterly enjoyable read.

Real history, made fascinating and exciting.

302 pp. soft cover. many drawings, maps and illustrations, portraits,  all B&W.

Good condition

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soft cover Good condition. 296 pp.0ver 300 photos

A close study of the many vessels in the huge US ship museum in Mystic, Connecticut

An almost unbelievable tale of a man born in Pennsylvania, fought in the American Revolutionary War, accompanied Phillip aboard Sirius, Nelson in Napoleonic wars, and served with the Royal Navy in the Caribbean.

This his autobiography, taken from his diaries, edited in his style after minute checking of the historical accuracy of actions described.

400 pp. hard cover illustrations mostly drawings plus colour print section. Maps, index

Fine condition

A very handsome pair of books, bound in green fleck patterned buckram, being the history of maritime activity in the Pacific Ocean from Polynesian and Micronesian through European exploration, colonisation, Gold Rushes, intensive trading,  to the late 1930s.  

There is adventure, heroism, romance and tragedy. Convict and kanaka transportation, shipwreck, piracy, murder, mutiny, cannibalism, whaling, pearling and trawling.

published 1936  FJ Thwaites, Sydney

A scholarly work, not for the casual reader. However it is not to say the work is dense and unreadable; it provides an absorbing chronicle to be enjoyed chapter by chapter.

There are multiple appendices, addendum and complete index.

vol I  410 pp.  

vol. 2 478 pp.   both printed on heavy art paper, hand cut

to be sold as one lot.  Fine condition some foxing of end papers and scuffing of spines, top.

Steam, sail, working, pleasure, speed all types are lavishly illustrated and with text giving history and specs.

see second image for a sample of contents

191 pp. hard cover Very Good condition. no dust cover, some sunning of spine.

The epic South Seas Expedition 1838 - 1842

see second image for precis

442 pp. many contemporary maps, over 30 drawings and portraits, all B&W

Very Good condition

320 pp. on heavy art paper. Hard Cover buckram binding sound and firm.  Only fair condition. appears to have been stored upright on its side in humid conditions. Pages unaffected and not discoloured

A somewhat discursive but thoroughly researched reference work making pleasing and instructive reading, written in a conversational style. Never boring.

320 pp. hard cover over 300 images, photos many in colour

Very wide-ranging from early Egyptian vessels, through to sail and steam and nuclear. Includes deep sea oil rigs as examples of ships.

Very informative: a book to dip into many times and a useful reference for aspects of maritime history.

Fine condition, ex-library but dust cover although clear plastic-wrapped has wrinkled front and rear. 

128 pp. hard cover.  First edition 1972

Book Very Good condition, dust cover Fair with tears.

Over 90 illustrations, photos B&W. Bibliography list of titles, index.

An expertly written  full biography of the sailor become famous author.

A beautifully illustrated , comprehensive history of the world's greatest ports; their growth and importance in our economic and cultural life today.

Hard cover, dust cover in fine condition. 310 pp. over 300 photos, many in colour. many maps of each port, and of their home cities. Full text.

Very fine condition, preserved in clear plastic wrapper.

Wide ranging taking a peek at some aspects of US ships from 17th century up to USS United States 

Entertaining and informative 

282 pp. Index photo sections ad drawings

A collection of all 4 volumes of this very readable series.         Each book approx 300 pages in length

Each includes approx 100 illustrations photos (vol IV) paintings and drawings all B&W,  with colour frontispiece   A marine historian's  delight.

Hard cover beautifully patterned and gold=embossed. All are in Fair to Good condition with some scuffing and occasional loosening of binding. No damage.            Weighty tomes each about 1.5 kg.

Offered as a full set at this special price

vol.. 1 to 1697

vol 2 1698 to 1783

vol. 3  1784 to 1814

vol. 4  1815 to 1875