Twenty one of the twenty two books ('FIGHTING SAIL' is unfortunately missing) by Time-Life Books. 1980-82 first European English language edition. Black leatherette embossed covers and spines with bright gilt titles and banding. In superb condition throughout. A superbly illustrated maritime history from ancient to modern times. TITLES: The Ancient Mariners by Colin Thubron The Armada by Bryce S. Walker The Atlantic Crossing by Melvin Maddocks The Clipper Ships by A. B. C. Whipple The Dreadnoughts by David Armine Howarth The East Indiamen by Russell Miller The Explorers by Richard The Frigates by Henry Gruppe The Great Liners by Melvin Maddocks The Luxury Yachts by John Rousmaniere The Men-of-War by David Armine Howarth The Northwest Passage by Brendan Lehane The Pacific Navigators by Oliver E. Allen The Pirates by Douglas Botting The Racing Yachts by A. B. C. Whipple The Spanish Main by Peter Wood The U-Boats by Douglas Botting The Venetians by Colin Thubron The Vikings by Robert Wernick The Whalers by A. B. C. Whipple The Windjammers by Oliver E. Allen Some books have not been even looked at! £25
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