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Collectors' guide to world stamps;: An up-to-date handbook,
Published in Unknown Binding by Bantam Books (1967)
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Collectible price: $10.00
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Great basic collectors' reference
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2005-03-03
Review Date: 2005-03-03
THE COLONIAL CLIPPERS
Published in Hardcover by Brown, Son, & Ferguson, Ltd. (1955)
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Yet another incredibly thorough work.
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Review Date: 2007-08-03
Review Date: 2007-08-03
As mentioned in an earlier review, "Basil Lubbock (1876-1944) was a man of the sea who wrote many fine books about ships of
the 19th Century" and this is just another example of his excellent work. If you are interested in that period when sailing
ships worked for a living, then Lubbock's work is the key which unlocks a veritable treasure chest of knowledge and information.
The word "Colonial" in the title may be a reference to the British Empire and her colonies, but the ships described travelled to almost all corners of the globe in order to deliver and collect whatever cargoes they were assigned.
There are two ingredients I like best about Lubbock's work; Firstly, he dedicates all his books to those seafarers which made his work possible. In this case the dedication reads; "Dedicated to all those who learnt the art of the sea so thoroughly and practised it so skilfully aboard the Colonial Clippers." Before I mention that second element I favour so strongly, I would like to remind the reader of the fact that Basil Lubbock was born to wealthy parents, was educated at Eton and later won the Military Cross during the First World War (1914-1918). He could, therefore, have chosen any of the accepted "gentlemen's" occupations such as, for example, medicine, armed forces or business. Instead, he signed on as an ordinary seaman on a four-masted barque and rounded the horn before the mast. For me, that says a great deal about the man. That second quality, however, is his own personal research which is the mainstay of all his books. This author travelled far and wide and spoke with a great many fellow seamen in order to write this book. Then he did it all over again with his next book - and so the process continued.
It is only through the work of Basil Lubbock - and he has few equals on this subject, that the true stories of the famous sailing ships of the 19th Century are told. This book deals with the Colonial Clipper ships, other titles deal with Opium Clippers, Nitrate Clippers, China Clippers and so forth.
They are excellent books and I only wish I had the full set. The historic pictures of once great ships add an extra dimension which, when combined to Lubbock's narrative, bring the whole subject to life.
NM
The word "Colonial" in the title may be a reference to the British Empire and her colonies, but the ships described travelled to almost all corners of the globe in order to deliver and collect whatever cargoes they were assigned.
There are two ingredients I like best about Lubbock's work; Firstly, he dedicates all his books to those seafarers which made his work possible. In this case the dedication reads; "Dedicated to all those who learnt the art of the sea so thoroughly and practised it so skilfully aboard the Colonial Clippers." Before I mention that second element I favour so strongly, I would like to remind the reader of the fact that Basil Lubbock was born to wealthy parents, was educated at Eton and later won the Military Cross during the First World War (1914-1918). He could, therefore, have chosen any of the accepted "gentlemen's" occupations such as, for example, medicine, armed forces or business. Instead, he signed on as an ordinary seaman on a four-masted barque and rounded the horn before the mast. For me, that says a great deal about the man. That second quality, however, is his own personal research which is the mainstay of all his books. This author travelled far and wide and spoke with a great many fellow seamen in order to write this book. Then he did it all over again with his next book - and so the process continued.
It is only through the work of Basil Lubbock - and he has few equals on this subject, that the true stories of the famous sailing ships of the 19th Century are told. This book deals with the Colonial Clipper ships, other titles deal with Opium Clippers, Nitrate Clippers, China Clippers and so forth.
They are excellent books and I only wish I had the full set. The historic pictures of once great ships add an extra dimension which, when combined to Lubbock's narrative, bring the whole subject to life.
NM
The Colonial Clippers
Published in Hardcover by Brown, Son & Ferguson (1968)
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Yet another incredibly thorough work.
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2007-08-03
Review Date: 2007-08-03
As mentioned in an earlier review, "Basil Lubbock (1876-1944) was a man of the sea who wrote many fine books about ships of
the 19th Century" and this is just another example of his excellent work. If you are interested in that period when sailing
ships worked for a living, then Lubbock's work is the key which unlocks a veritable treasure chest of knowledge and information.
The word "Colonial" in the title may be a reference to the British Empire and her colonies, but the ships described travelled to almost all corners of the globe in order to deliver and collect whatever cargoes they were assigned.
There are two ingredients I like best about Lubbock's work; Firstly, he dedicates all his books to those seafarers which made his work possible. In this case the dedication reads; "Dedicated to all those who learnt the art of the sea so thoroughly and practised it so skilfully aboard the Colonial Clippers." Before I mention that second element I favour so strongly, I would like to remind the reader of the fact that Basil Lubbock was born to wealthy parents, was educated at Eton and later won the Military Cross during the First World War (1914-1918). He could, therefore, have chosen any of the accepted "gentlemen's" occupations such as, for example, medicine, armed forces or business. Instead, he signed on as an ordinary seaman on a four-masted barque and rounded the horn before the mast. For me, that says a great deal about the man. That second quality, however, is his own personal research which is the mainstay of all his books. This author travelled far and wide and spoke with a great many fellow seamen in order to write this book. Then he did it all over again with his next book - and so the process continued.
It is only through the work of Basil Lubbock - and he has few equals on this subject, that the true stories of the famous sailing ships of the 19th Century are told. This book deals with the Colonial Clipper ships, other titles deal with Opium Clippers, Nitrate Clippers, China Clippers and so forth.
They are excellent books and I only wish I had the full set. The historic pictures of once great ships add an extra dimension which, when combined to Lubbock's narrative, bring the whole subject to life.
NM
The word "Colonial" in the title may be a reference to the British Empire and her colonies, but the ships described travelled to almost all corners of the globe in order to deliver and collect whatever cargoes they were assigned.
There are two ingredients I like best about Lubbock's work; Firstly, he dedicates all his books to those seafarers which made his work possible. In this case the dedication reads; "Dedicated to all those who learnt the art of the sea so thoroughly and practised it so skilfully aboard the Colonial Clippers." Before I mention that second element I favour so strongly, I would like to remind the reader of the fact that Basil Lubbock was born to wealthy parents, was educated at Eton and later won the Military Cross during the First World War (1914-1918). He could, therefore, have chosen any of the accepted "gentlemen's" occupations such as, for example, medicine, armed forces or business. Instead, he signed on as an ordinary seaman on a four-masted barque and rounded the horn before the mast. For me, that says a great deal about the man. That second quality, however, is his own personal research which is the mainstay of all his books. This author travelled far and wide and spoke with a great many fellow seamen in order to write this book. Then he did it all over again with his next book - and so the process continued.
It is only through the work of Basil Lubbock - and he has few equals on this subject, that the true stories of the famous sailing ships of the 19th Century are told. This book deals with the Colonial Clipper ships, other titles deal with Opium Clippers, Nitrate Clippers, China Clippers and so forth.
They are excellent books and I only wish I had the full set. The historic pictures of once great ships add an extra dimension which, when combined to Lubbock's narrative, bring the whole subject to life.
NM
The Colonial Clippers
Published in Hardcover by Brown, Son and Ferguson, Ltd (1948-01)
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New price: $170.00
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Collectible price: $54.00
Used price: $27.50
Collectible price: $54.00
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Yet another incredibly thorough work.
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2007-08-03
Review Date: 2007-08-03
As mentioned in an earlier review, "Basil Lubbock (1876-1944) was a man of the sea who wrote many fine books about ships of
the 19th Century" and this is just another example of his excellent work. If you are interested in that period when sailing
ships worked for a living, then Lubbock's work is the key which unlocks a veritable treasure chest of knowledge and information.
The word "Colonial" in the title may be a reference to the British Empire and her colonies, but the ships described travelled to almost all corners of the globe in order to deliver and collect whatever cargoes they were assigned.
There are two ingredients I like best about Lubbock's work; Firstly, he dedicates all his books to those seafarers which made his work possible. In this case the dedication reads; "Dedicated to all those who learnt the art of the sea so thoroughly and practised it so skilfully aboard the Colonial Clippers." Before I mention that second element I favour so strongly, I would like to remind the reader of the fact that Basil Lubbock was born to wealthy parents, was educated at Eton and later won the Military Cross during the First World War (1914-1918). He could, therefore, have chosen any of the accepted "gentlemen's" occupations such as, for example, medicine, armed forces or business. Instead, he signed on as an ordinary seaman on a four-masted barque and rounded the horn before the mast. For me, that says a great deal about the man. That second quality, however, is his own personal research which is the mainstay of all his books. This author travelled far and wide and spoke with a great many fellow seamen in order to write this book. Then he did it all over again with his next book - and so the process continued.
It is only through the work of Basil Lubbock - and he has few equals on this subject, that the true stories of the famous sailing ships of the 19th Century are told. This book deals with the Colonial Clipper ships, other titles deal with Opium Clippers, Nitrate Clippers, China Clippers and so forth.
They are excellent books and I only wish I had the full set. The historic pictures of once great ships add an extra dimension which, when combined to Lubbock's narrative, bring the whole subject to life.
NM
The word "Colonial" in the title may be a reference to the British Empire and her colonies, but the ships described travelled to almost all corners of the globe in order to deliver and collect whatever cargoes they were assigned.
There are two ingredients I like best about Lubbock's work; Firstly, he dedicates all his books to those seafarers which made his work possible. In this case the dedication reads; "Dedicated to all those who learnt the art of the sea so thoroughly and practised it so skilfully aboard the Colonial Clippers." Before I mention that second element I favour so strongly, I would like to remind the reader of the fact that Basil Lubbock was born to wealthy parents, was educated at Eton and later won the Military Cross during the First World War (1914-1918). He could, therefore, have chosen any of the accepted "gentlemen's" occupations such as, for example, medicine, armed forces or business. Instead, he signed on as an ordinary seaman on a four-masted barque and rounded the horn before the mast. For me, that says a great deal about the man. That second quality, however, is his own personal research which is the mainstay of all his books. This author travelled far and wide and spoke with a great many fellow seamen in order to write this book. Then he did it all over again with his next book - and so the process continued.
It is only through the work of Basil Lubbock - and he has few equals on this subject, that the true stories of the famous sailing ships of the 19th Century are told. This book deals with the Colonial Clipper ships, other titles deal with Opium Clippers, Nitrate Clippers, China Clippers and so forth.
They are excellent books and I only wish I had the full set. The historic pictures of once great ships add an extra dimension which, when combined to Lubbock's narrative, bring the whole subject to life.
NM
The Colonial Clippers
Published in Hardcover by Brown, Son & Ferguson (1955)
List price:
Used price: $19.99
Average review score:
Yet another incredibly thorough work.
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2007-08-03
Review Date: 2007-08-03
As mentioned in an earlier review, "Basil Lubbock (1876-1944) was a man of the sea who wrote many fine books about ships of
the 19th Century" and this is just another example of his excellent work. If you are interested in that period when sailing
ships worked for a living, then Lubbock's work is the key which unlocks a veritable treasure chest of knowledge and information.
The word "Colonial" in the title may be a reference to the British Empire and her colonies, but the ships described travelled to almost all corners of the globe in order to deliver and collect whatever cargoes they were assigned.
There are two ingredients I like best about Lubbock's work; Firstly, he dedicates all his books to those seafarers which made his work possible. In this case the dedication reads; "Dedicated to all those who learnt the art of the sea so thoroughly and practised it so skilfully aboard the Colonial Clippers." Before I mention that second element I favour so strongly, I would like to remind the reader of the fact that Basil Lubbock was born to wealthy parents, was educated at Eton and later won the Military Cross during the First World War (1914-1918). He could, therefore, have chosen any of the accepted "gentlemen's" occupations such as, for example, medicine, armed forces or business. Instead, he signed on as an ordinary seaman on a four-masted barque and rounded the horn before the mast. For me, that says a great deal about the man. That second quality, however, is his own personal research which is the mainstay of all his books. This author travelled far and wide and spoke with a great many fellow seamen in order to write this book. Then he did it all over again with his next book - and so the process continued.
It is only through the work of Basil Lubbock - and he has few equals on this subject, that the true stories of the famous sailing ships of the 19th Century are told. This book deals with the Colonial Clipper ships, other titles deal with Opium Clippers, Nitrate Clippers, China Clippers and so forth.
They are excellent books and I only wish I had the full set. The historic pictures of once great ships add an extra dimension which, when combined to Lubbock's narrative, bring the whole subject to life.
NM
The word "Colonial" in the title may be a reference to the British Empire and her colonies, but the ships described travelled to almost all corners of the globe in order to deliver and collect whatever cargoes they were assigned.
There are two ingredients I like best about Lubbock's work; Firstly, he dedicates all his books to those seafarers which made his work possible. In this case the dedication reads; "Dedicated to all those who learnt the art of the sea so thoroughly and practised it so skilfully aboard the Colonial Clippers." Before I mention that second element I favour so strongly, I would like to remind the reader of the fact that Basil Lubbock was born to wealthy parents, was educated at Eton and later won the Military Cross during the First World War (1914-1918). He could, therefore, have chosen any of the accepted "gentlemen's" occupations such as, for example, medicine, armed forces or business. Instead, he signed on as an ordinary seaman on a four-masted barque and rounded the horn before the mast. For me, that says a great deal about the man. That second quality, however, is his own personal research which is the mainstay of all his books. This author travelled far and wide and spoke with a great many fellow seamen in order to write this book. Then he did it all over again with his next book - and so the process continued.
It is only through the work of Basil Lubbock - and he has few equals on this subject, that the true stories of the famous sailing ships of the 19th Century are told. This book deals with the Colonial Clipper ships, other titles deal with Opium Clippers, Nitrate Clippers, China Clippers and so forth.
They are excellent books and I only wish I had the full set. The historic pictures of once great ships add an extra dimension which, when combined to Lubbock's narrative, bring the whole subject to life.
NM
the complete book of garden magic
Published in Hardcover by j. g. ferguson publishing (2962)
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Used price: $0.79
Average review score:
An Absolute Treasure
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Review Date: 2007-09-10
Review Date: 2007-09-10
This book was first published 60 or more years ago, but the information contained is still just as useful today. I've had
this book for several years now, & I refer to it many times. The information covers not just the vegetable garden, but everything
in the yard & all things related to the care & feeding of it. If one can only have one gardening book, this one would be
the one to choose.
The complete book of garden magic
Published in Hardcover by Ferguson c1961 (1961)
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Used price: $0.07
Collectible price: $10.00
Collectible price: $10.00
Average review score:
awesome book
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2005-01-26
Review Date: 2005-01-26
Although this book is older, it is the most comprehensive book I have found on gardening. It covers many topics that normally
you would have to purchase multiple books to find. If you are new to gardening this is a great book to start with.
The complete illustrated book of garden magic
Published in Unknown Binding by J. G. Ferguson Pub. Co.; distributed to the book trade by Doubleday (1970)
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The best, most comprehensive gardening and design book.
Helpful Votes: 5 out of 5 total.
Review Date: 1997-04-14
Review Date: 1997-04-14
This wonderfully illustrated book will stimulate your imagination and make you want to roll up your sleeves and get gardening.
For anyone who wants to expand the living space in your house to the outside, it will help you understand the potential that
is there, just waiting to be transformed. You will be able to design and plan any work to make your property beautiful and
enjoyable, therefore more livable. It has the best lists of flowers, broken down into easy to understand catagories including:
annuals, perennials and biennials, colors, height, time of bloom, soil requirements, etc. I have read this book every year
for over 20 years and consider it the best book for gardening. Just ignore the outdated information on dangerous chemicals
and you are on your way to having a wonderful, organic flower and vegetable garden. One that you can be proud of and enjoy
in all seasons. If I had one book to pick on gardening, this one is it
Computers (Careers in Focus)
Published in Hardcover by Ferguson Publishing Company (2001-08)
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Featuring 20 computer-intensive careers
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Review Date: 2001-09-18
Review Date: 2001-09-18
Ferguson Publishing's new Discovering Careers For Your Future: Computers is the latest entry in a truly excellent, "reader
friendly" children's series: "Discovering Careers for Your Future". Three other volumes in this fine collection deal with
careers in Art (0894343882), Constructions (0894343904), and History (0894343912). This particular volume focuses on careers
involving computers - and in today's age, nearly every well-paying task requires at least a passing familiarity with a word
processing program! Featuring 20 computer-intensive careers, with complete job descriptions, including salary ranges, job
outlook, and educational requirements, Discovering Careers For Your Future: Computers shows all and tells all for inquiring
young minds. The entire series is very highly recommended for students grades 3 through 6.
The Counterfeit Count
Published in Paperback by Zebra (1997-05-01)
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Great Romance & Adventure!
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2000-07-28
Review Date: 2000-07-28
First, I have to state that I like the majority of what Jo Ann Ferguson writes. This book was a great escape. The characters
were lively and interesting. I especially liked the character of "Count" Natalya Dmitrieff. Even though she was dressed like
a male Russian officer she still battled with just wanting to be a woman, but she never let that get in the way of fulfilling
her duty as an officer. The chemistry between her and Lord Ashcroft was great to follow. This is the kind of book that you
wouln't mind reading again.
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From the back cover:
???DO YOU KNOW???
what "A.M.G." means? Or "Charity Stamp"? Or "Lozenge Roulette"? Do you know the use of stamp hinges or a perforation gauge? Can you identify stamps that bear the words "Boyaca," or "Cabo Jubi," or "Milliemes," or any of hundreds of others? ...
Obviously not the latest word in the field, having been published in 1967, but pretty extensive for its size.