Vintage Maritime Book Bundle

Set of four vintage books exploring maritime history, sailing ships, traditional seamanship, and coastal cottages. A mix of illustrated hardcover editions with cloth covers in blue, brown, and cream, including two with original dust jackets.

Includes:

Ships and the Sea, 1975
Published by Time-Life Books, this illustrated volume explores the history of ships, sailing, and life at sea. Includes a large foldout titled Ships of the Golden Age of Piracy, featuring detailed illustrations of historic sailing vessels and their different designs.

Hardcover with cream-colored cover and original dust jacket.

Cottages by the Sea, 2000
Written by Linda Leigh Paul and published by Universe Publishing, a division of Rizzoli. Features the handmade homes and coastal cottages of Carmel, California, with architectural photography and details.

Ivory hardcover with original illustrated dust jacket. 

The Young Sea Officer’s Sheet Anchor, 1963
Published by Edward W. Sweetman Co. in 1963, this reproduction of the 1819 second edition features Darcy Lever’s illustrated guide to ship rigging, sails, and seamanship, with detailed historical diagrams.

Hardcover with brown cloth cover and printed anchor details on the spine. 

The Cradle of the Deep, 1929
Written by Joan Lowell and illustrated by Kurt Wiese, this maritime memoir recounts the author's claimed childhood experiences aboard a sailing ship. Published by Simon & Schuster in 1929.

Hardcover with faded blue cloth cover. 

Condition note: All books are pre-owned and show varying signs of age, wear, and use.

Books ship separately via USPS Media Mail unless otherwise specified.

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