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A collection of maritime and nautical books and publications, comprising approximately thirty items including hardcovers, paperbacks, charts, and technical manuals. The assortment focuses on navigation, seamanship, boat maintenance, and maritime history. Notable narrative titles include A Passion for the Sea by Jimmy Cornell and Force of Nature by Robin Knox-Johnston, published by Penguin Michael Joseph. Practical navigation and pilotage works feature multiple editions of The Shell Channel Pilot by Tom Cunliffe, Heavy Weather Sailing by K. Adlard Coles, and the West Coasts of England and Wales Pilot 1974. Technical reference material includes the Boatowner’s Mechanical and Electrical Manual by Calder and The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Knots & Ropework by Geoffrey Budworth. The lot also contains a Yamaha F4A Multi-Function Gauge manual and an Imray Yachting Chart C6 for Start Point to Lizard Point, published by Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson. A Collins Stewart London Boat Show 2007 Official Showguide is also included. Several volumes bear the imprints of Adlard Coles Nautical, Seuil, and Kingfisher.
Condition report:
The collection shows signs of significant use consistent with maritime environments. Tearing and creasing are visible on the paper covers and envelopes of the Imray chart and the 777 Slovenia guide (photo 3). Fraying and bumping to spine ends are evident on the Manual of Seamanship and Ocean Yacht Navigator (photo 2). General toning and foxing are present on the edges of the text blocks throughout the group. Laminated covers on technical manuals show abrasions and edge wear (photo 4). Spines on several volumes exhibit fading from light exposure (photo 1).
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