Guide to Boatmanship, Seamanship, and Safe Boat Handling
Philadelphia: Chilton, 1960. Many photo Illus. 116pp. Small 8vo, tan cloth, d.w. slightly chipped. Philadelphia: Chilton, 1960. Very good. More
Philadelphia: Chilton, 1960. Many photo Illus. 116pp. Small 8vo, tan cloth, d.w. slightly chipped. Philadelphia: Chilton, 1960. Very good. More
Elkton: Batek Marine Publishing, 2011. Well-printed color and black & white illustrations throughout. 184 pages. Square 4to, blue cloth with gilt lettering, pictorial d.w. Elkton: Batek Marine Publishing, (2011). First edition. A fine copy in a fine dust wrapper. More
New York: Norton, 1974. Lightly illustrated with b/w photos. 237 pages. 8vo, blue cloth, d.w. New York: Norton, (1974). First American edition. A near fine copy in a very good(-) wrapper, edgeworn with small chip to lower corner. More
New York: St. Martin's, 2004. Illustrated in black and white throughout. 254 pages. 8vo, black boards, dust wrapper. New York: St. Martin's, (2004). A very good(+) copy, clean except for jottings on back free end paper, in a poor dust wrapper, water damage along bottom edge and back cover. A rare mix of compelling history and classic adventure story. Brimming with tales of ships, sailors, and baffling bureaucracy. More
Newport: Seven Seas Press, 1985. Illustrated in black and white. xiii, 210 pages. 8vo, white leatherette with red lettering, d.w. (spine sunned, lightly edgeworn). Newport: Seven Seas Press, (1985). Very good(+) in a very good(+) dust wrapper. More
Annapolis: Naval Institute Press, 2001. Illustrated abundantly in black and white. 224 pages. 4to, navy cloth with gold lettering, d.w. Annapolis: Naval Institute Press, (2001). Near fine in a very good(+) dust wrapper. More
New York: Bonanza, 1949. Extensively illustrated. 552 pages, 4to, cloth; frayed at foot of spine, some play to front hinge. New York: Bonanza Books, (1949). A very good copy. More
New York: Bonanza, 1949. Extensively illustrated. 552 pages, 4to, cloth, d.w.; dust wrapper chipped at spine ends. New York: Bonanza Books, (1949). A very good copy in a very good(-) dust wrapper. More
Illustrated with 62 large double-page folding plates. 103pp of text. Tall 4to, brown silk with pictorial cover, d.w. New York: Praeger, (1971). A fine copy in a very good dust wrapper. More
London: Sidgwick & Jackson, 1913. 130 illustrations, including several folding plans at rear. xvi + 308 pages, thick 8vo, blue cloth with inlaid color plate front cover; gilt lettering on front cover gone, rubbed, spine ends and hinges neatly mended, ex library. London: Sidgwick & Jackson, 1913. First edition. Internally clean and tight, a very good copy. More
London: Seeley, Service & Co., 1912. Color frontispiece and over 150 illustrations and plans. 347pp. + ads. Thick 8vo, blue cloth with color pictorial label on cover (rubbed and corners a bit bumped; some light foxing). London: Seeley, Service & Co., 1912. First edition. A very good copy. More
New York: Argosy Antiquarian, 1968. 131 illustrations, 9 plans. With chapter X added. 8vo, pale blue cloth. New York: Argosy- Antiquarian, 1968. Reprint. A very good(+) copy. Long out of print and much sought after, this is the preferred edition with chapter 10 added, now available complete with glossary, bibliography and index. A historical treatise showing the evolution through which these wind-driven ships have passed. More
New York: Putnam, 1977. Primarily b/w illustrations and photos throughout. 232 pages. 4to, blue cloth, d.w. New York: Putnam, (1977). First American edition. A very good(-) copy in a very good(-) dust wrapper, dampstaining to lower edges of front panel and cloth. More
Preface by R.B. Cunninghame Grahame. 8vo, dark green cloth, d.w. London: Fisher Unwin, (1925). First Edition. Near fine copy, with slight browning of the endpapers; bright, pictorial dust wrapper with one small chip at the top corner of the spine. More
London: Fisher Unwin, 1925. Preface by R.B. Cunninghame Grahame. 8vo, dark green cloth, d.w. London: Fisher Unwin, (1925). First Edition. Fine copy in a chipped dust wrapper. More
New York: Scribner, 1949. Illustrated profusely in black and white. 253 pages. Tall 8vo, tan cloth with blue lettering. New York: Scribner, 1949. Corners worn, outer edges of text block spotted. Internally clean and tight. Very good. More
London: Jonathan Cape, 1937. 96 photographic illustrations and drawings. Introduction by Basil Lubbock. Small 4to, blue cloth, ex-libris. London: Jonathan Cape, 1937. Very good(+). More
London: Jonathan Cape, 1937. Introduction by Basil Lubbock. 96 photographic illustrations and drawings. 415 pages, 4to, blue cloth; some foxing and toning to page edges, endpapers and title page. London: Jonathan Cape, 1937. A very good copy. More
London: David & Charles, 1985. Instructional black & white photographic illustrations. 95 pages. 8vo, blue cloth-backed boards with gilt lettering at spine, pictorial d.w. (scuffed). London: David & Charles, (1985). Reprint. Pages slightly toned. A near fine copy in a very good(+) dust wrapper. More
London: Conway Maritime Press, 1992. Illustrated in black and white. 208 pages. 4to, navy boards, d.w. London: Conway Maritime Press, (1992). A fine copy in a fine dust wrapper. More
Annapolis: Naval Institute Press, 1994. Black & white illustrations throughout. 188 pages. Slim 4to, blue cloth with gilt lettering at the spine, pictorial d.w. Annapolis: Naval Institute Press, (1994). A fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper. Part of the "Conway's History of the Ship" series. More
Rome: Istituto Polografico e Zecca dello Stato, 1996. Translated from the Italian by Lucio Bertolazzi and Luciano F. Farina. Illustrations throughout, several in color. 309 pages. 4to, pictorial boards. Rome: Istituto Polografico e Zecca dello Stato/Libreria dello Stato, (1996). First English edition. A fine copy. More
New York: Norton, 1988. Illustrated abundantly in color and in black and white. 128 pages. Square 4to, blue and white decorative cloth, d.w. (price clipped, lighty scuffed). New York: Norton, (1988). Near fine in a very good(+) dust wrapper. More
New York: Farquhar, 1931. 64 black & white plates. 127 pages. Small 4to, decorative beige cloth (spine sunned and boards foxed). New York: Farquhar, (1931). First Edition. A very good(-) copy, internally clean. Boldly signed on half title with small pen & ink sketch and previous owner's inscription. More
New York: Cowles, 1971. Lightly illustrated with b/w images. 249 pages. 8vo, cloth-backed boards, d.w. New York: Cowles, (1971). First edition. A very good copy--previous owner info written on pastedown, light foxing to endpapers; in a very good(-) wrapper, wear to spine ends, sunning to rear. More
I thought you'd find this interesting: I learned of Argosy by reading a bit of "bad" publicity in the book "Used and Rare" by Lawrence and Nancy Goldstone; no doubt you're familiar with it. (It was unfortunate that the authors had to grind their ax in print in what was an otherwise enjoyable book.) But I had never heard of Argosy before and my curiosity was piqued, so negative comments notwithstanding, I decided to pay a brief visit to the store. I reserved a book (long sought-after) ahead of time because I knew I'd be on an extremely tight schedule with several stops to make in just a few hours' time. Calling to reserve the book was a pleasant, very efficient experience, with a prompt return call to confirm availability. When I stopped in to purchase the book, the greeting (by one of the sisters, I'm not sure which) was extremely pleasant, the service so prompt and also she informed me of a signed letter by the subject I was interested in (unfortunately, I was unable to purchase the letter that day). I found the photo of Lawrence Olivier and Vivien Leigh as Caesar (or Antony?) and Cleopatra which hangs over the register very interesting-- had seen it before in a book. My only disappointment was that I was unable to actually spend time in the store-- it looked so inviting! But I will make it a point to spend time there on my next visit. So you see, even bad publicity can be very beneficial! Thank you for an enjoyable, if brief, experience!
As an Interior Decorator I am on the constant lookout for source material for my clients. I recently completed a Studio pied a terre in the Georgian period for Mr. David Brown at Lincoln Center. That is, we were almost finished with only the artwork to be designed and purchased. I have a passion for antique architectural prints and I can't believe that I didn't know about Argosy Books. After all Designers don't really like to share their finds with others. I was in a cab, looking out the window as we passed by Argosy Books and noticed a fine selection of framed prints hanging in the window. I had found my oasis! I now head first to Argosy for all my print work and framing. What a treasure and a real lifesaver for design business! Thanks eternal.