The Model Ship Her role in History by Norman Napier Boyd ISBN 13: 9781851493272

Antique Collectors Club, 2001-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. 0.8110 11.0591 8.6614.

Hardback. Very Good.

Used - Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Antique Collectors' Club, 2000. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Hardcover. Book and Dust Jacket are in Near Fine condition.

Woodbridge, Suffolk: Antique Collector's Club, 2000. This from the dustwrapper:" The Model Ship is a compelling study of the role played by the model over six millennia of maritime development. Models of ships have been produced for many purposes since men first began to use the water as a means of transport, and this comprehensive book describes the wide variety of models which have survived, ranging from Ancient Egyptian funerary boats, Napoleonic prisoner of war models, shipbuilders' models, ships in bottles and instructional models. The more recent use of models for specialised testing in tanks and wind tunnels is discussed, as are the largescale models which are used for film work. Detailed attention has been given to acquiring a critical eye for the types of different ship models - an aspect of particular value to collectors, antique dealers andnautical enthusiasts. An informative chapter on modern modellers in the UK and the USA illustrates their skilled work and at the end of… Read More

Woodbridge. Antique Collectors' Club. 2000. lst edn. (4648) HEAVY large format hardback. Overseas buyers will require extra postage. Before ordering please contact us direct for a postage quote. 191 pages. Colour illustrations. Fine in navy cloth with gilt lettering on front board and spine, in a fine d.w. Ex shop stock. Unread book. This comprehensive book describes the wide variety of models which have survived, ranging from Ancient Egyptian funerary boats, Napoleonic prisoner of war models, shipbuilders' models, ships in bottles and instructional models..... ISBN: 1-85149-327-1.

Antique Collectors Club, 2001-01-01. hardcover. New. 8x0x11. A FINE Hardcover with a FINE dustjacket. AS NEW. All dustjackets wrapped in Archival protection, and delivery confirmation with all our orders!

Antique Collectors Club, 2001-01-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!