A detailed early history of New Zealand's naval development, policy and practice, including important naval occasions and visiting warships. Written by naval historian T. D. Taylor, this substantial illustrated volume is an important reference for collectors of New Zealand maritime, military and naval history.
This is the first edition, published in Wellington by A. H. & A. W. Reed in November 1948.
Author: T. D. Taylor
Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
Publisher: A. H. & A. W. Reed
Publication: Wellington, November 1948
Edition: First edition
Pages: 337
Condition: Used, fair to good overall. The hardcover book is sound. The original dust jacket is present but is in poor to fair condition, with substantial chipping, tears, creasing and losses around the edges and corners, especially at the top and lower front panel. General age-related wear and toning are visible. Please refer closely to the photographs.
Collections: ALL BOOKS, ALL PRODUCTS, NON-FICTION BOOKS, NZ BOOKS, NZ MARITIME, NZ MILITARY, NZ NON FICTION, VINTAGE BOOKS
Type: NZ NON FICTION
Category: BOOKS, HARDCOVER, MARITIME HISTORY, MILITARY HISTORY, NAVAL HISTORY, NEW ZEALAND, NEW ZEALAND HISTORY, NZ BOOKS, NZ MARITIME, NZ MILITARY, NZ NON FICTION, SHIPS, T D TAYLOR, VINTAGE
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