BRITISH WARSHIPS IN THE AGE OF SAIL 1817-1863 Rif Winfield 2014 HC, 1ST ED, MINT

Description: British Warships in the Age of Sail 1817 - 1863 Design, Construction, Careers and Fates by Rif Winfield Published by Seaforth Publishing First Edition - First Printing 2014A very scarce title in any condition, this 2014 First Edition - First Printing is in Absolute Mint and Unread condition. This massive book measures 10 1/8 in by 11 1/2 in by 1 1/8 in. The front and back covers of the book itself are in near Perfect condition showing only minor wear. The dust jacket, (NOT Price-clipped and still showing its original retail price of £50.00) is in Perfect condition. The dustjacket has been placed in a mylar protective covering for added protection. The binding is tight and square without spine lean. The pages are crisp and clean and there are no markings, bookplates, or other signs of prior ownership in this book.Overall, this book is a grade collector's book. This book is very elusive in this superior condition, as only a limited number of them were ever published, so now is the time to act. Hopefully you can add this book to your collection and enjoy it in the years to come...The publication of this book sees the completion of a monumental work listing the technical details and career histories of every significant British warship between 1603 and 1863. Following three earlier volumes, this one carries forward the story from the post Napoleonic War reorganization of the Royal Navy’s rating system to the end of sail as the principal mode of propulsion.Although apparently well documented, this is a period of great complexity in the procurement and naval architecture of ships. The introduction of steam radically altered the design of vessels under construction and was later retrofitted to others, while many ‘names’ lived a ghostly existence on the Navy List: ships ordered but not started, and in some cases having their intended drafts altered more than once before being canceled entirely.This book meticulously sorts out and clarifies these confusions – a major contribution in itself – but for the first time it also provides outline service histories for an era that is largely neglected. Like its companion volumes, the book is organized by Rate, classification and class, with significant technical and building data, followed by a concise summary of the careers of each ship in every class.With its unique depth of information, this is a work of the utmost importance to every naval historian and general reader interested in the navy of the sailing era and the formative years of the steam navy that supplanted it. Please Email Me With Any Questions You Might Have! Shipping Info:Buyer to Pay Shipping and HandlingInternational Bidders Pay Extra ShippingSeller Not Responsible For Uninsured Items Lost or Damaged in Mail Good luck and happy bidding!

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