The Ocean Man's Conquest of the Sea Alan Villiers 1st Ed 1963 VG HC DJ Nautical
$ 8.32
Description
The Ocean Man's Conquest of the Sea Alan Villiers 1st Ed 1963 VG HC DJ Nautical. This is a hard-to-find title in this condition and edition. Excellent addition for collectors of nautical, naval, and exploration history. Very Good – Internally clean and tightly bound. Pages are unmarked and well-preserved. This is a first edition hardcover of The Ocean: Man’s Conquest of the Sea by maritime historian and sailor Alan Villiers, published by E.P. Dutton & Co. in 1963. Villiers, best known for his voyages aboard square-rigged ships and naval histories, brings together historical insight, firsthand knowledge, and vivid storytelling in this compelling narrative on humanity’s long and dangerous journey mastering the oceans. 📖 Key Features: First Edition, printed in the USA Richly illustrated with historic maritime photographs and diagrams Covers seafaring from ancient times to modern naval engineering Written by a respected maritime author with extensive sailing experience Excellent addition for collectors of nautical, naval, and exploration history This is a hard-to-find title in this condition and edition. A valuable addition for maritime collectors or anyone interested in naval exploration and history. --- Condition Very Good – Internally clean and tightly bound. Pages are unmarked and well-preserved. The dust jacket shows some edgewear and chipping, particularly at the top and bottom edges and corners, with minor creasing on the front. Spine is strong with no lean, and boards are sturdy and sharp beneath the jacket. A solid, collectible copy of an important maritime work.
