This new edition of Racundra's First Cruise includes the original maps, text and photos from the 1923 first edition, of which only 1500 copies were printed. The book also contains a detailed introduction detailing Ransome's Baltic sailing in Slug and Kittiwake and includes unpublished articles and essays together with many original Ransome pictures and present day photographs of the area. The manuscript has been researched, edited and introduced by Brian Hammett, who received critical acclaim for his work on Racundra's Third Cruise. Details of Racundra's life after Ransome are also included. It has the full support of Ransome's literary executors who are delighted to see it republished.
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Brian Hammett has compiled this unique edition of Racundraa s First Cruise. The preface leads us into a treasure trove of unpublished writings, essays and photographs. The life of Ransomea s beloved Racundra is chronicled to its conclusion and there is an explanation of how he came to write the book. The original illustrations are enhanced by the inclusion of present--day photographs of the same locations. Brian Hammett researched the introduction by following Racundraa s route through Latvia and Estonia in his 33 foot gaff AVOLA.
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Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Hardback. Etat : Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR013637483
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Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. This new edition of Racundra's First Cruise includes the original maps, text and photos from the 1923 first edition, of which only 1500 copies were printed. The book also contains a detailed introduction detailing Ransome's Baltic sailing in Slug and Kittiwake and includes unpublished articles and essays together with many original Ransome pictures and present day photographs of the area. The manuscript has been researched, edited and introduced by Brian Hammett, who received critical acclaim for his work on Racundra's Third Cruise. Details of Racundra's life after Ransome are also included. It has the full support of Ransome's literary executors who are delighted to see it republished. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR002214201
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Vendeur : B-Line Books, Amherst, NS, Canada
Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. First Edition Thus. Tight unmarked book in clean burgundy cloth; in glossy dust jacket.; 9.3 X 6.2 X 0.9 inches; 256 pages. N° de réf. du vendeur 57270
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Vendeur : Birkitt's Books, SARASOTA, FL, Etats-Unis
hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. Jacket has minor shelf wear, binding tight, pages clean and unmarked. This new edition of Racundra?s First Cruise includes the original maps, text and photos from the 1923 first edition, of which only 1500 copies were printed.The book also contains a detailed introduction detailing Ransome?s Baltic sailing in Slug and Kittiwake and includes unpublished articles and essays together with many original Ransome pictures and present day photographs of the area.The manuscript has been researched, edited and introduced by Brian Hammett, who received critical acclaim for his work on Racundra?s Third Cruise. Details of Racundra?s life after Ransome are also included. It has the full support of Ransome?s literary executors who are delighted to see it republished. N° de réf. du vendeur 241124015
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Vendeur : World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Etats-Unis
Etat : Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. N° de réf. du vendeur 00102253123
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Vendeur : Bramble Books, Ipswich, Royaume-Uni
Hard Cover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. Maroon boards with gilt lettering to spine. Firm binding and clean pages. Jacket is not price clipped. Signed and inscribed by Brian Hammett, compiler and writer of the introduction. Professional seller. All pictures are of the actual book that is for sale. Books are dispatched in cardboard packaging and dust jackets are placed in removable protective covers. Signed By Compiler. N° de réf. du vendeur 13876
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Vendeur : Trumpington Fine Books Limited, Gilmilnscroft, Ayrshire, Scotland, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 255pp. (grey-brown spine) large 8vo. sized. 2003 edition. A lovely, fresh, clean, tight, bright near fine copy in very good jacket. Original publisher's burgundy boards - gilt embossed to the spine. The text supported by a number of photographic reproductions and a map to the front endpapers. Two slight faint marks - each about 5mm in diameter to the rear board. The jacket has not been price-clipped: it has some fading to the spine, though all the titles remain completely legible and a crease to the head of the spine. There are also light creasing to the upper two corners of the jacket. A lovely, fresh, clean, tight, bright well preserved copy in very good jacket. N° de réf. du vendeur 022840
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Vendeur : Martin Bott Bookdealers Ltd, Felixstowe, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. Reprint. Reprint of this classic sailing by Ransome, first published in 1923.with extensive notes etc by Brian Hammett. 253pp, illustrated. Fine copy in dust wrapper. N° de réf. du vendeur 027881
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Vendeur : Jean-Louis Boglio Maritime Books, CYGNET, TAS, Australie
Reprint of 1923 original. 256 PP with b/w illustrations. FFEP map showing Racundra's Course. Illustrated rear endpapers. Hard cover, dust jacket. A fine copy. 24 x 15.5. Building of the yacht in Riga, Latvia and sailing her to Estonia and Finland. This recent edition is In two parts: The Preface covers various vessels: Slug, Kittiwake, Racundra and the writing of Racundra's First Cruise and On the Pirate Ship. The second part is Racundra's First Cruise with Appendix, Chronology, Bibliography, etc. N° de réf. du vendeur 76718
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Vendeur : GoldBooks, Denver, CO, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. N° de réf. du vendeur 50P33_70_1898660964
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