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The Captain of the Mary Rose: A Tale of Tomorrow by W. Laird Clowes is a compelling piece of late 19th-century speculative fiction. This 1894 fifth edition features 60 detailed illustrations by Chevalier de Martino and Fred T. Jane, capturing the naval drama and futuristic military themes central to the narrative. The red cloth cover is adorned with striking gold gilt lettering and a black-stamped illustration of a naval officer. Inside, the volume includes a dedication to Rear-Admiral John Arbuthnot Fisher and retains its original charm, despite showing signs of its age such as spine wear and a cracked inner hinge. Title: The Captain of the Mary Rose Author: W. Laird Clowes Illustrators: Chevalier de Martino, Fred T. Jane Publisher: Tower Publishing Co. Limited Edition: Fifth Edition Publication Year: 1894 Format: Hardcover Language: English Subject: Naval Fiction, Speculative Fiction Special Features: Illustrated, Gilt Lettering Cover Color: Red Binding: Cloth Origin: London, England The back of book binder has given way due to age. Please look at all pictures posted! Thanks Antique Book, Victorian Literature, Military Sci-Fi, Naval History, Maritime Fiction, Rare Edition, 19th Century, Steampunk Aesthetic, Collectible Book, Nautical Decor, First Edition, Speculative History, British Literature.

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The Captain of the Mary Rose: A Tale of Tomorrow by W. Laird Clowes is a compelling piece of late 19th-century speculative fiction. This 1894 fifth edition features 60 detailed illustrations by Chevalier de Martino and Fred T. Jane, capturing the naval drama and futuristic military themes central to the narrative. The red cloth cover is adorned with striking gold gilt lettering and a black-stamped illustration of a naval officer. Inside, the volume includes a dedication to Rear-Admiral John Arbuthnot Fisher and retains its original charm, despite showing signs of its age such as spine wear and a cracked inner hinge. Title: The Captain of the Mary Rose Author: W. Laird Clowes Illustrators: Chevalier de Martino, Fred T. Jane Publisher: Tower Publishing Co. Limited Edition: Fifth Edition Publication Year: 1894 Format: Hardcover Language: English Subject: Naval Fiction, Speculative Fiction Special Features: Illustrated, Gilt Lettering Cover Color: Red Binding: Cloth Origin: London, England The back of book binder has given way due to age. Please look at all pictures posted! Thanks Antique Book, Victorian Literature, Military Sci-Fi, Naval History, Maritime Fiction, Rare Edition, 19th Century, Steampunk Aesthetic, Collectible Book, Nautical Decor, First Edition, Speculative History, British Literature.

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Cruisers – An Illustrated Design History by Norman Friedman 1984 Naval Institute Press, hardback w/dust jacket. Navy began with the authorization of 3 steel cruisers in 1883. Today, more than a century later, the cruiser is a crucial part of the naval revitalization program. What happened to this important warship the the last century is the subject of this book, the only account of U. Cruiser development based on internal Navy files. The item “U. S. Cruisers An Illustrated Design History by Norman Friedman” is in sale since Friday, August 21, 2015. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Transportation\Boats & Ships\Military\Other Naval Collectibles”. The seller is “kerri15″ and is located in Milpitas, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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