SAILING from Chilton Books

London: Harold Starke Limited, 1963.. 1st edition. The author was born in Manchester in 1890 and he sailed on his first voyage two momnths before his fifteenth birthday. He seved four years apprenticeship in the full-rigged ships Main and Arno. This book covers his first three years on the Main, giving an absorbing, authentic account of hardship, courage and… Read more about this item

London: Thames and Hudson, 1951.. 1st edition in Englsih. Translated from the Swedish original 'Djupjoseglare' by M.A.Michael. An Account of the Last Circumnavigation of the Globe by a Sailing Ship and the Last Grain Race from Australia to England. A straightforward account of life on board, of the crew as individuals and collectively, and of the sea… Read more about this item

London: Herbert Jenkins Limited, 1944.. 2nd printing. Herbert Jenkins Green Label series. "Adventure, romance, excitement and the fresh breezy tang of the sea are readily invoked by this new volume of first-rate yachting stories by Francis B Cooke." Pp.191. Orange cloth, dustwrapper has minor edge wear but is now in a removable clear protective wrap. VG/VG.

Toronto: Doubleday, 1976.. It was a snowy, stormy night, that February 23, 1918, when the sturdy S.S.Florizel steamed out of St.John's harbor, bound for Halifax and New York. Captain William Martin, a cautious and competent skipper, encountered sish ice and heavy winds as he headed down the treacherous Newfoundland coast...Just before dawn, over none hours after leaving port, Captain… Read more about this item

Surrey: Kandy Publications, 1962.. 1st ed. "The book describes the equipment required and the various factors which should be considered before leaving harbour, as well as during the passage. Wherever appropriate simple drawings and examples have been introduced so that the text can be kept concise but clear." Pp.64, figure illustrations throughout. P/b. VG.

London: Phoenix House Ltd., 1950.. 1st ed. "Three Mile Limit is a book for the intelligent landsman, but will prove no less interesting to those whose business or pleasure is upon the seas." Pp. 126, 50 line drawings (by the author). Beige cloth, illustrated d/w edges rubbed and 2cm. loss to base of spine. … Read more about this item

Princes Risborough: Shire Publications Ltd., 1974.. 1st ed. "Although written to appeal to the general reader, this book contains a wealth of information to interest the maritime enthusiast." Pp. 96, b/w illustrations throughout, owner'sname to fep. Blue cloth, gilt title to spine, illustrated d/w has small tear to rear top edge. G+/G+.

London: Faber & Faber, 1979.. Rep. "This standard pilot book for yachtsmen summarizes all essential information for easy reference ..." 16cms. x 22cms. Pp. 192, b/w illustrations throughout, 38 pps. harbour plans, charts & diagrams to endpapers. Blue cloth, gilt title to spine, illustrated d/w. VG/G+.

Woking: Royal Yachting Association. 1983.. 1st ed. "Paints word-pictures of the personalities and characters who have been responsible for the Association's progress. Gives the reader the 'colour' of each age in which these yachtsmen lived, and to recall to those still living something of the fascination of those past years". Pp 224, slight toning to pages. P/b. Illustrated cover.… Read more about this item

London: Fernhurst Books, 1983.. 1st ed. "Dedicated to reluctant sailors everywhere, 'Must I go down to the sea again?' reveals the hilarious truth about family cruising." 96, 29 illustrations. Illustrated laminated boards. VG.

Southampton: Adlard Coles,1959.. 1st ed. Bosun Books No.10. "An exceptionally clear and thorough book covering: chart locker - navigation instruments - tide work and tide heights - navigating by lead - leeway and tidal streams - sextant - compass fixes - compass checking and swinging ship - echo sounders and navigational aids - radio navigation." Pp.61/1(ad),39 figure illustrations.… Read more about this item

London: Hamlyn, 1982.. This ed. published exclusively for W.H. Smith. All about sailing and boardsailing. Pp. 80, colour illustns. throughout, illustd. endpapers. Inscrip. to fep. Illustrated laminated boards, bottom edge slightly rubbed. 32cms. x 23.5cms. G+.

London: Paul Hamlyn, 1966.. 1st ed. "Beginning with the earliest recorded sailors, George Goldsmith-Carter traces the history and achievements of seamen through the centuries". 28.6cms. x 21.3cms. Pp.152, over 40 colour plates & over 220 b/w illustrations, with illustrated. endpapers, slight waviness to lower portion of pages caused by previous dampness. Grey cloth, … Read more about this item