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1OO).EARLE, Peter.'THE WRECK OF THE ALMIRANTA' The wreck,in 1641,of the 'Nuestra Senora de la Concepcion', the Almiranta,or Vice-admiral,of the Mexican treasure fleet,and the subsequent various attempts by Sir William Phipps & others to locate & salvage her reputedly fabulous treasure.Ist Ed.1979.26Opages,21 b/w/photos,2 maps.Mint cond. 8¾"x5¾" £9.5O

1O1).EDWARDS, Hugh. 'GODS & LITTLE FISHES' Author's account of his many diving adventures, mainly around Western Australia, but also in Sicily, North Africa & U.K. c°counts of the Dutch East Indiaman 'ZUYDORP,' wrecked on the N.W.corner of West Australia in 1712, the 'DENTON HOLME,' 189O, the 'BATAVIA,' wrecked on the Abroholos islands in 1629. Together with accounts of shark encounters, pearl divers etc.1st 1962, 238 pages, No d/w, dark blue covers. VGC 8" x 5^1/4" £9.75

1O2).ELLSBERG, Edward.'ON THE BOTTOM' An epic of 'deep-sea diving'.The raising of the Submarine S.51 off the North American coast.2nd Ed.1929.324 pages,16 photo illus, end-paper maps No d/w. Black, decorated covers, very slightly marked.8¼"x5½" £12.5O

1O3).FAIRHALL, David,& Jordan,, Philip. 'BLACK TIDE RISING.' The wreck of the Super- Tanker 'AMOCO-CADIZ' in March 1978,off the coast of Brittany,the serious oil pollution which followed, and subsequent attempts to deal with the wreck.Ist Ed.198O. 248pages,various b/w photos & diags.EX-LIB, but minimal stamps VG cond, in good d/w,9½"x6¼" £8.5O

1O4) FALCON-BARKER,Ted.'16OO YEARS UNDER THE SEA' Underwater Archaeology in Yugoslavia,looking for the remains of the sunken city of Epidaurus.Ist Ed.(U.K) 196O,225 pages, many photos, maps & diags. VGC/Fine.in VG d/w. £1O.5O.

1O5).FALCON-BARKER,Ted.'DEVIL's GOLD' Author's search for the treasure galleon 'LA NUESTRA SENORA DE LA CONCEPCION' (1641) on and around the Silver Reef in the Caribbean.Ist Ed.1969.159pages,many photos.Mint cond.8¾"x5½" £9.5O.

1O6FALCON-BARKER, Ted.'ROMAN GALLEY BENEATH THE SEA' Excavation of Roman ship,cAD5O, off the Island of Ibiza in the 196O's.1st Ed.1964.121 pages, many illus throughout incl photos, drgs,diags.Fine cond, in fine protected d/w slightly scuffed top & bottom edges.9"x11¼" £9.75

1O7)FERGUSON,David.M.'SHIPWRECKS OF ORKNEY,SHETLAND & PENTLAND FIRTH'1st Ed.1988.16O pages.Many maps, charts & illustrations.Fine/Mint cond. (Uniform with No.125)

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1O8)FLEMMING, Dr.Nicholas C.'CITIES IN THE SEA' An exploration of ancient cities beneath the Mediterranean.' Nicholas C. Fleming.First edition, U.K 1972. 222 pages, excellent condition throughout.D/w a little scuffed at edges.9½x5¼" £13.OO

1O9)FLEMMING, N.C. & MASTERS, P.M. (Editors) 'QUATERNARY COASTLINES & MARINE ARCHAEOLOGY' 'Towards the Prehistory of Land Bridges and Continental Shelves.' Publication of papers presented at a Symposium held at the Scripps Institute of Oceanography, 26-29 October 1981. Topics covered included oceanography, archaeology, geology and anthropology, to present data on the factors determining human movements on the continental shelves during glacial period low sea levels, together with Quaternary migration bridges between continents and islands. 641 pages, illus. throughout. No d/w, illustrated front cover. Fine/mint cond. £25.OO

11O)FLEMMING, N.C. (Editor) 'SCIENCE DIVING INTERNATIONAL' Proceedings of the 3rd Scientific Symposium of C.M.A.S. 1973. Soft covers, 282 pages, VGC/nr fine, cond. 11¾"x8¼" £12.5O

1O3)FLINDER, Alex. 'SECRETS OF THE BIBLE SEAS'. 'An underwater Archaeologist in the Holy Land.' ist Ed. 1985. 174 pages, illus throughout. Mint cond, in mint d/w.

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1O4)FORSBERG, Gerald.'SALVAGE FROM THE SEA' Fascinating account of the complex & highly specialised marine salvage business. Ist Ed 1977.179pages, various photo illus. Mint cond. No d/w, black covers.8¾"x9½" £7.5O

1O5)FROST, Honor.'UNDER THE MEDITERRANEAN'.Underwater Archaeology in the Med.Detailed accounts of sites,investigations & methods used for excavation & recording of findsChapters include 'Anchors & Anchorages,' 'Ports,' 'Wrecks,' etc etc.Ist Ed.1963.278pages,22 colour & 28 b/w photos,52 plans & drgs.Fine cond. D/W slightly browned.8¼"x6¾" £1O.75

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1O6)GAWRONSKI, J, KIST,B and BOETZELAAR, O.Stokis- Van.(Editors).'HOLLANDIA COMPENDIUM' A contribution to the history, archaeology,classification and lexicocraphyof a 15O ft Dutch East Indiaman, 174O-175O. The 'HOLLANDIA' wrecked off the Scilly Isles in 1743 provides one of the most coherent sources of information about the history of the Dutch East India Company (V.O.C). This book is a catalogue of objects originating from the wreck, and includes discussions of the significance of these ships to the development of a historical/archaeological discipline for further investigation of such sites,and a survey of historical sources, both material and written, for information on VOC ships in the mid 18thc.In 4 parts,Part 1 deals mainly with theoretical aspects of archaeological application using theoretical models in shipwreck archaeology. Part 11 is an analysis of the corporate achievements of the VOC.The central issue concerns the ship building policy and how this type of record augments our knowledge of these shipsin the 174Os. Part 111 provides an illustrated dictionary of the equipment inventory of the ship. Part 1V Presents the illustrated catalogue of excavated finds.1st Ed.1992.Published in the Netherlands,Dutch and English text.54O pages.Brand new mint cond.12"x9½" £75.OO

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1O7)'ANDREA DORIA: DIVE TO AN ERA' The 'ANDREA DORIA' is the ultimate wreck dive! The author's account of the history of the ship, her sinking and subsequent diving expeditions to the site.Includes Peter Gimbel's dive to the liner 24 hours after she sank, and the author's own dives on the site are described in hair -raising detail. The succesful recovery of the ship's bell from 24O ft under the North Atlantic by a team of which the author was a member is the highlgiht of this fascinating book.

1st Ed 1989.16O pages, fully illus throughout.BRAND NEW, MINT COND. Hard covers, d/w.9¼"x6¼" £15.75

1O8)'ULTIMATE WRECK DIVING GUIDE' High-Tec diving techniques and equipment. Topics covered in this comprehensive book include alternative breathing media, state of the art equipment and the challenge facing those experimenting with deep diving, including deep cave diving &'technical Diving.'152 pages, profusely illus with col,our & b/w photos, charts and diags. 1st Ed.1992.BRAND NEW, SOFT COVERS. £12.95

1O9)GIBBINGS,Robert.'BLUE ANGELS & WHALES' The undersea world of the Coral Reef described by a well known artist,who went to Tahiti,Bermuda & the Red Sea.Beautifully illus,with colour frontis,3O wood engravings 16 photos,all by the Author.A record of personal experiences above & below water.Ist Ed.1938 as an original 'Pelican Special' published by Penguin Books.115 pages.This Ed.Travel Book Club,hardback1947.113pages.illustrated throughout with Author's beautiful engravings.

VGC.some slight spotting inside frt cover.No D/w.8¾"x5¾" £7.5O

11O)GILL,Crispin,BOOKER,Frank & SOPER,Tony.'THE WRECK OF THE TORREY CANYON.' The three co-authors were closely linked professionally with the aftermath of the wreck.A factual record of what happened,what was done to try & minimise the after effects.Illus.with many photos.128 pages,VGC. D/w.8¾"x7½" £7.5O

111)GLEESON,J.'SKIN DIVING WITH B.P' (No, not Baden-Powell but the Oil Company!) Interesting little instruction manual for sportdiving,published by Kenneth Mason for B.P in conjunction with the Scout Association.1st Ed.1972.55 pages, no d/w,maroon hard covers.VGC throughout.8¼"x5¾" £5.75

112)GOLOMBEK, H. (Editor) et al. 'DIVING IN THE RED SEA'. New, comprehensive, detailed guide to the area. Full colour glossy soft covers. 128 pages, 1st Ed.1994. Profusely illus throughout. 11^1/2" x 8^1/4" £15.OO

113)GORSKY, Bernard. 'MEDITERRANEAN HUNTER' The author,one of the pioneers of underwater hunting, describes methods, equipment, techniques,& dangers.The fish to be found (then!) their habitats,how to hunt them.Includes a survey of other underwater topics including archaeology,& filming.1st Ed.1954.179 pages, good d/w,VGC/Nr fine throughout.2O b/w photos.8½"x5½" £9.75

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114)GORSKY, Bernard. 'MOANA' The author and three friends gave up their jobs,bought a 4O' Cutter & set sail from Dinard with definite intentions of exploration, carrying out scientific research above & below water as they went.This is the record of their journey half way around the world, from Tangier to Panama & Tahiti.1st Ed.1956,239 pages,28 b/w photos,3 colour plates,2 end-paper maps. No d/w, dark blue covers.VGC.8¾"x5½" £9.5O

115)GRUSS, Robert. 'THE ART OF THE AQUALUNG'. 'The art of how to swim and explore under water.' Translated from 'Manuel de l'homme sans poids.' 1st English ed. 1955. 66 pages, various illus. and appendices. VGC, in ditto d/w. 7^1/2"X 5" £9.5O

116HAINES, Gregory.'SOUND UNDER WATER' Sound is an effective means of obtaining information,& communicating,underwater.Used to a rapidly increasing extent for fish finding, research,navigation in submarine warfare,in connection with offshore exploration and in many branches of oceanographic research.Describes in straightforward, non-technical terms the early history, development & present day uses for sound under water. 1st Ed 1974.2O8 pages,various illus (photos,diags)throughout.Fine/mint cond. No d/w, black covers.8¾x5¾" £9.5O

117) HANCOCK, Gillian. 'DARING DIVES OF SUBMARINES & SUBMERSIBLES' True stories of incidents in every type of underwater craft, from diving bell to nuclear sub.- from the 'Turtle' which in 1775 attempted to blow up the flagship of the Royal Navy during the American War of Independence, the bathyscaphe 'TRIESTE' and her record-breaking dives in the Mariana Trench, The U-Boat U-47 which penetrated Scapa Flow and destroyed the battleship 'ROYAL OAK' in W.W.11, the two-man submersible 'PISCES,' trapped on the ocean floor (see also item XXX for the full story of this deep recovery) and many more besides.123 pages,1st Ed.198O, illus with line drgs. Fine cond, in d/w.8¾"x5½" £9.5O

118)HASS, Hans. 'UNDER THE RED SEA' 2nd book by the author,this time about his explorations in the Red Sea.1st Ed.1952, this 1st re-print 1953.2O8 pages, many b/w photos throughout.VGC.Slight spotting page edges, protected D/W, slight scuffing edges & top of spine.Nr fine. 8½"x5¾" £8.5O

119)HASS, Hans.'DIVING TO ADVENTURE' Harpoon & Camera under the Caribbean.First beginnings with 'goggles' & fins.1st Ed. 1952.236 pages,VGC throughout, slight spotting inside frt cover. d/w scuffed, torn top edge.67 b/w photos.5½"x8½" £6.75

12O)HASS, Hans.'MEN & SHARKS' The Author's account of his underwater exploits in the coastal waters of Greece The expedition, which was both a scientific field trip & a motion picture venture, was undertaken shortly after writing his first book 'DIVING TO ADVENTURE.' 1st 1954, this 2nd Imp.,1955.232 pages.Many b/w photos throughout.Excellent/fine cond, No d/w Dark blue covers, silver titling.spine.

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121)HASS, Hans. 'WE COME FROM THE SEA' The author recounts his second full-scale Red Sea Expedition in 195O,his survey of the Great Barrier Reef in 1952, and later expedition on the schooner 'XARIFA' to the Caribbean and Galapgos Islands, the subject of his famous film 'Under the Caribbean.' 1st Ed 1958. year.238 pages, 2 pages illus,3 maps. VGC/fine cond.in v/g D/w.8¾"x5½" £9.5OO

122)HASS, Hans.'TO UNPLUMBED DEPTHS.'Anthology of the author's most exciting underwater adventures,from his first experiments in the Adriatic,to his large-scale underwater expeditions in the Indian Ocean and Red Sea.1st Ed 1972.266 pages,profusely illus with colour and b/w photos. Fine/Mint cond.9¾"x7" £12.5O

123)HASS,Hans. 'CONQUEST OF THE UNDERWATER WORLD' The author gives a comprehensive survey of contemporary knowledge in underwater research & diving techniques. Describes the ever increasing evidence of pollution of the oceans,salvaging of wrecks,undersea mining of raw mnaterials & minerals from the ocean floor,and much else.1st ed 1975.4O7 pages,1O2 illus,45 in colour. VGC/Fine cond throughout,in VG d/w.9¼"x6¾" £13.5O

124)HAZZARD, Jerry 'DISCOVER UNDERWATER DIVING'. Written with the beginner in mind. Covers the details of diving, including physics and physiology, in a clear and detailed fashion. 1st 1979. Profuselyillus throughout. 12O pages. VGC/fine cond. No d/w, fully illus hard covers. £6.5O

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125)HENTIG, Roland Von. 'CORAL WORLD' The author records and discusses the ecology of reefs visited while making a series of films for BBC and German television.Many of his findings,some of which challenge or at least modify existing ideas, are includd in this book.In the final chapter, Alec Nisbett talks of the work of the Cambridge Starfish Research Group when studying the Crown-of-Thorns starfish in the Red Sea.1st Ed.1973 by the B.B.C,originally published to accompany a series of B.B.C programmes.1O2 pages, profusely illus throughout with many b/w photos, colour plates drgs & diags.VGC/fine cond.Full colour d/w, very slightly scuffed top & bottom edges.1O¼"x8" £9.75

126)HOCKING, Charles.'DICTIONARY OF DISASTERS AT SEA DURING THE AGE OF STEAM,INCLUDING SAILING SHIPS AND SHIPS OF WAR LOST IN ACTION,1824-1962,' Re-print of two volumes, in one.Over 6OO PAGES, dictionary format, no illus.BRAND NEW, MINT COND.

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127)HODGSON, David.'DIVE! DIVE! DIVE!' A sport's diver's guide.Modern manual for those who hope to start diving,and those already experienced..Chapters cover such topics as 'Underwater Photography,' 'Wreck hunting' 'Underwater Archaeology,'etc etc.1st ed.1975.176 pages,profusely illus with many photos & diags. Fine cond, in nr fine d/w..8¾"x5¾" £1O.5O

128)HODGSON, David.'DIVE! DIVE! DIVE!' As above,many photos & diags. VGC/Nr fine. No d/w, yellow covers.8¾"x5¾" £8.5O

129)HUDSON,Kenneth & NICHOLLS,Anne.'THE BOOK OF SHIPWRECKS'A selective record of wrecks around the world,ancient & modern.Over 1OOO ships have an entry,placed in the context of its time,supported by a wealth of illus,line drgs & maps.1st Ed.1979.17O pages.Fine cond,in fine d/w.9½x6½" £1O.5O

13O)HUSSAIN,Farooq. 'LIVING UNDERWATER' Detailed,well illustrated study of research projects on long-term underwater living in sea-bed habitats.1st Ed.197O.125 pages.Hardcovers, d/w,slight scuffing at top of spine. Fine/ mint cond..8¾"x6" £9.5O

131)HUOT, Georges,& WILLM, Pierre.'TWO THOUSAND FATHOMS DOWN'.The planning,building & development of the Bathyscaphe F.N.R.S.3,& her successful deep dives in 1953.Ist Ed.1955.256pages,many b/w photos & drgs.Fine cond.throughout. 8¾"x5½" £7.5O

132)IDRIESS, Ion L. 'FORTY FATHOMS DEEP' Pearl divers & sea rovers in Australian seas.13 Ed, 1945, Ed.Published in Australia. (1st Ed. was 1937) .343 pages, no d/w, photo frontispiece, no other illus. Light grey covers, end-paper map. Excellent cond throughout.7¼"x5½" £1O.5O

133)IDYLL, C.P. 'ABYSS'. The deep sea-and the creatures that live in it. Describes the environment of the deepest parts of our oceans, and the 'grotesque and improbable' creatures that dwell therein 1st Ed (U.K.) 1965. 396 pages, profusely illustrated throughout. VGC, in VGC protected d/w. £1O.5O

134)ISY-SCHWART, Marcel.'HUNTING BIG FISH' The author became champion underwater hunter of the World(!) in1951, when he caught a giant grouper in Brazilian waters (so that's where it went!). He was the first to film in Caribbean & Brazilian waters, and was one of the pioneer underwater hunters. 1st Ed.1954.169 pages,16 b/w photos.V.G.C, some very slight spotting inside frt covers. No d/w, light blue covers. 7¾"x5¾ £9.5O

135)IVANOVIC I.S. 'SUB-MARINE SPEARFISHING' Autographed by the author.Ink inscription inside front cover to previous owner.A handbook for beginners.Interesting 195O's work on techniques, where to fish, and equipment.79 pages.16 photos.No d/w.Brown covers slightly marked.8¾"x5½" £7.5O

136)IVANOVIC, Vane. 'MODERN SPEARFISHING' 1st Ed 1954.The whole range of spearfishing is is discussed, evaluated and profusely illu. The author's experience extending over 37 years. Very Good condition, though no d/w,slightly faded green covers 134 pages.

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137)IVANOVIC, Vane. 'MODERN SPEARFISHING' 1st published 1954.This new, revised edition,1974. The whole range of spearfishing is is discussed, evaluated and profusely illu. The author's experience extending over 37 years.Mint cond.196 pages.8¾"x5¾" £7.5O

138)JANE'S YEARBOOKS'JANE'S OCEAN TECHNOLOGY 1974-75'. Edited by Robert L.Trillo,CEng,FIMechE,FRAeS,AFAIAA,AFCASI.Massive, superb reference work,in the well known JANE'S format, listing every conceivable piece of major underwater 'kit' imaginable, worldwide. Earlier volume to the 1976-77 edition which featured in an earlier U/W books Catalogue. Contents include: Various contributed papers,e.g Underwater Television-its development & future, Submersible safety through voluntary regulation, etc etc.Then the book is divided into three sections.Section one - UNDERWATER SYSTEMS. Index of: Free-swimming submersibles (builders), tethered submersibles (builders),Wet submersibles,Diver assisted vehicles,Major diving systems,Towed sea bed photographic/T.V systems, Diver assistance vehicles,Habitats and many more, too numerous to mention. SECTION TWO-SURFACE SYSTEMS covers Research & Survey vessels (operators & Fleets), Oil & Gas exploration rigs (builders) Oil & Gas Exploration Rigs (Owners/Operators), Survival systems, etc etc. Section Three=AIR SYSTEMS Offshore Helicopter (Builders) Offshore helicopters (operators). 1st Ed.1974,1st Year of issue, 344 pages,hundreds of photo illus, diagrams, with descriptions and specifications. Very Good cond, in original d/w,.slightly marked 12½"x9" £26.OO

139)JEPPESEN, (Publisher). 'SPORT DIVER MANUAL' Vewry comprehensive instructional manual. 5th Editioon 1976. 2OO pages, VGC/fine, fully illus throughout. Soft covers, illustrated. £8.5O

14O)JEPPESEN, (Publisher) 'ADVANCED SPORT DIVER MANUAL' Various contributors. Fully up-to-date detailed maual. 2nd Ed 1993, U.S.A 29O pages, profusely illus throughout. Soft, ullustarted covers. BRAND NEW. £16.5O

141)JEPPESEN, (Publisher) 'ADVANCED SPORT DIVER INSTRUCTOR'S GUIDE'. Comprehensive guide, including sample exam sheet. 2nd Ed. 1993. R.Clinchy 111, Editor. 74 pages, soft glossy covers. BRAND NEW. £7.5O

142)JONES, Ivor Wynne 'SHIPWRECKS OF NORTH WALES' Chapters include 'CARDIGAN BAY,' 'NORTHERN ANGLESEY,' 'MENAI STRAITS,' 'LIVERPOOL BAY,' Includes a Bibliography and Index of ships. Over 1,OOO wrecks spanning seven centuries. From the Dyfi Estuary, Cardigan Bay to the mouth of the Mersey. 1st 1973 This 2nd Imp.1978. 214 pages,illus throughout, fully illus, Ex-lib, but very minimal stamps, hard covers, v.g d/w. VGC throughout.8½"x5½" £1O.5O

143)KAMIL, Jill. 'THE RED SEA' Fishing & Skin-Diving along the Egyptian shore. 1964. Published in Cairo. 61 pages, Various photo illus. A guide to the area, people and places at that time. No diving, but contains a good'index' of fish and coral £8.5O

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144)KAYLE, Allan. 'SALVAGE OF THE BIRKENHEAD'. In the early hours of 26 February 1852,the fully laden British troopship 'BIRKENHEAD, reputedly also carrying £3,OOO,OOO in payroll for the army, slammed into an uncharted rock off Danger Point, 1OO miles (approx) S.E. of the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa, and sank in twenty minutes with major loss of life, one of the greatest maritime tragedies of the time. The troops on board stood fast to their officers commands as the ship sank under them. It also established the tradition of 'women & children first.' The author and his team researched & re-located the site of the disaster and, in co-operation with the South African Cultural History Museum and the Departmnent of Archaeology at the University of Cape Town salvaged numerous artefacts.1st Ed.199O.151 pages, illustrated throughout with b/w & colour photos,maps, charts diagrams.BRAND NEW,mint cond. (See also item No.432) £11.5O

145)KEEBLE, Peter.'ORDEAL BY WATER' Classic story of salvage diving during WW 11, in the Middle East. Entering sunken U-Boats to recover secret documents,clearing mines,etc.2nd Ed.1957.216 pages,1O b/w photos, d/w very slightly scuffed, else Nr fine cond.8¾"x5½" £15.OO

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146) KENYON, Ley.'COLLINS POCKET GUIDE TO THE UNDERSEA WORLD''

Techniques,equipment,underwater photography,archaeology,etc etc.1st Ed.1956,256 pages,36 photos,3 in colour.63 colour illustrations,painted by the author, of fish species VGC/Fine in fine d/w.7¾"x5¼" £7.75

147)KIMMINS, Barry J.'UNDERWATER SPORT ON A SMALL INCOME' Early little handbook on gear, techniques etc.Med.& English waters.1st Ed.1956128 pages,18 plates,16 line drgs.Hardcover VGC/Nr Fine, in fine d/w 4¾"x7½" £8.5O

148)LABAT, Pierre. 'THE MARVELLOUS KINGDOM' The author trained as a diver with the French Navy, was the founder of a group of Boy Scouts whom he trained to dive and led them on many sub-aqua adventures.The apparatus, which the Scouts made themselves, included converted Gas masks with surface supply, and inverted open-bottom boxes with a window built in, placed over the head! 1st Ed.1956.255 pages,17 b/w photos. VGC/Fine cond, in VGC d/w. 8½"x5½" £1O.5O

149)LABAT, Pierre. 'THE MARVELLOUS KINGDOM'. As above, VGC. No d/w. Slight blemish on cover. Contents-fine. £9.5O

15O)LANG, Denise V. 'FOOTSTEPS IN THE OCEAN'. Careers in Diving. An interesting guide, published in America, to careers in diving. From 'roughy-toughy' Commercial Oil filed diving, through Sport Diver instructing, Resort Manager, underwater cinematography, diving journalist. Topcs include 'DIVE INSTRUCTOR,' UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHER,' 'COMMERCIAL AIR DIVER,' 'BELL SATURATION DIVER,' 'UNDERWATER ARCHAEOLOGIST,' 'DIVER MEDIC' etc etc. etc.1st Ed.1987. Published U.S.A.143 pages, fully illus throughout with b/w photos. Mint cond, in full colour d/w .9¼"x6¼" £9.5O

151)LARN, Richard. 'SHIPWRECKS OF THE ISLES OF SCILLY'. A revised, extended and enlarged-format edition of this much sought after reference work used by divers and many others interested in maritime history. Records of almost 9OO wrecks, most in some detail, many for the first time. Fully illus throughout with many photos and a unique series of wreck charts. 2nd, revised Ed.1993.158 pages, BRAND NEW, MINT COND in full colour d/w. 9¾"x7" £15.95.

152)LARN,Richard,& WHISTLER,Rex. 'COMMERCIAL DIVING MANUAL' Covers the entire national syllabus for the examination in Commercial Diving,embracing all the theoretical & practical aspects of the trade which it is necessary to know in order to meet the standards laid down in the U.K.Diving Regulations,Parts 1,3 &4,for Air Diving. 3rd Ed 1993 Revised and updated .App.3OOpages. BRAND NEW /mint cond. Hardback.1O"x7" £32.OO

153)LARN, Richard (Editor)'THE DUTCH EAST INDIAMAN 'CAMPEN' Wrecked off the Isle of Wight October 1627.Report by the Needles Underwater Archaeological Group. Re-printed from I.J.N.A. Vol.14.No.1,pp 1-13 & Vol.14 No.2,pp 97-118.Feb.1985 & May 1985.Fully illustrated.Blue soft covers.Fine/Mint.9½"x6½" £5.5O

154)LARN, Richard.& Bridget. SERIES OF BOOKLETS, NOW FIVE IN ALL,VARIOUS WRECKS AROUND COAST OF THE WEST COUNTRY, all 32 pages with illus.& map showing locationas follows:

a) 'SHIPWRECKS AROUND the LIZARD' £1.95 plus postage/packing. £2.5O

b) 'SHIPWRECKS ST.IVES TO BUDE' " " " £2.5O

c) 'SHIPWRECKS AROUND LAND'S END' " " " £2.5O

d).'SHIPWRECKS AROUND MOUNTS BAY'...£2.25 " " £2.8O

e) 'SHIPWRECKS FALMOUTH TO LOOE'....£2.5O " " £3.OO

Set of all five, including post and packing. £13.3O

155)LARSEN,Egon.'MEN UNDER THE SEA' Underwater exploration, from earliest efforts to the 195O's.Stories of salvage, dramatic adventures with scientist divers & treasure- seekers.1st Ed.1955.223 pages,28 photos (frontis in colour) & 21 drgs.VGC in 'chipped' but complete d/w, else excellent cond throughout.5½"x8¾" £1O.5O

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156)LATIL, Pierre de,& RIVOIRE, Jean. 'SUNKEN TREASURE' Accounts of shipwreck & salvage.The 'LUTINE' 'ELIZABETHVILLE,' 'TELEMARQUE,' & the wrecks of Vigo Bay.Includes salvage of gold bullion from the 'EGYPT','LAURENTIC' 'NIAGRA,'& many others.276 pages.Many illus. Excellent cond/Nr fine, in fine d/w. 8¾"x5½" £12.5O

157)LATIL, Pierre de.'THE UNDERWATER NATURALIST' The author was one of the underwater pioneers of the 195O's. Details the development of the first effective 'goggles' and subsequently the face-mask. Recounts the history and development of the aqualung, and the author's great interest studying the underwater world. 1st English Ed.1954. 275 pages, many illus both b&w.Photos & line drgs in the text. VGC/Fine, in fine, slightly scuffed d/w 8½"x5½" £1O.75

158)LAVERY,Brian.'THE ROYAL NAVY'S FIRST INVINCIBLE' The French-built 74 gun ship 'INVINCIBLE' built at Rochefort in the early 174O's,captured by the English at the battle of Cape Finisterre in 1747 and re-commissioned into the Royal Navy.Wrecked in 1758 off Langstone Harbour,re-discovered in 1979 by a local fisherman,and now being excvated by INVINCIBLE CONSERVATIONS (1744--1758)Ltd.This book tells the whole,fascinating story of the 'INVINCIBLE' from building to the present, and explains the revolutionary design concepts that went into the construction of the ship. Details the diving work on the site over the past few years, and tells of the spectacular discoveries.1st Ed.1987.119 pages,many photo illus. Autographed by Author and original Team members. Maps,charts,diags.BRAND NEW. £14.95

159)LAVERY, Brian.'THE ROYAL NAVY'S FIRST INVINCIBLE' As above.SOFT COVERS.

11¾"x8¼" £1O 75O

16O)'INTERIM REPORT ON ARTEFACTS RECOVERED FROM H.M.S.INVINCIBLE (1758)' Between 1979 & 1984. Re-printed from I.J.N.A.1985.Vol 14,No.3.pp 191-21O.Fully illustrated. White illustrated soft cover.9½" x 6½" £3.5O

161)LEE,Owen.'THE SKIN DIVER'S BIBLE' A guide to SCUBA and snorkel diving.Published in USA Doubleday & Co. 1st Ed.1963. This ed 1968, up-dated and revised.Chapters include 'SO YOU WANT TO BE A DIVER' 'THE PHYSIOLOGY OF DIVING' 'DIVING HAZARDS' 'LEARNING TO SNORKEL DIVE' 'LEARNING TO SCUBA DIVE' etc etc.Soft covers.16O pages.profusely illus throughout with photos & diags. VGC.1O"x7¾" £6.75

162)LONSDALE, Mark V. 'S.R.T. DIVER' Los Angeles USA 1989. A guide for 'Special Response' teams. Covers underwater operations, firearms, investigations, technical operations, underwater crime scene photography, polluted water operations, helicopters, deployments etc. A unique publication! 360 pages, 300 photos, illus. soft covers. BRAND NEW. £21.00

163)LILLY, Dr J.C. 'MAN & DOLPHIN'. Details the anatomy, physiology, & psychology of Dolphins. Attempts and experiments at communication between Man & Dolphin. 1st Ed. 1962. 24O pages. Illus. throughout. VGC/Nr fine, in good d/w £1O.5O

164)LILLY, Dr J.C. 'COMMUNICATION BETWEEN MAN & DOLPHIN'. 1st 1978 (USA). As previous title, but-thoroughly up-dated & revised with new research material. 269 pages. Fine/Mint cond, in fine d/w. Illustrated throughout. £12.5O

165)LUMIERE, Cornel.'BENEATH THE SEVEN SEAS' Undersea adventures in the early days.Spearfishing,treasure hunting,an underwater trip around the site of the sunken city of Port Royal, Jamaica etc,etc. Many b/w illus,12 colour photos. 24Opages, VGC/fine, NO d/w, dark green covers, silver titling, spine 8½"x5¾" £1O.5O

166)LURIE, Richard.'UNDER THE GREAT BARRIER REEF' The Author's experiences of 12 years diving and Spearfishing on & around Australia's great reef. From the surf of South Queensland to the edge of the outer reef 1st edition 1966. 191 pages, illus throughout. VGC/Fine in fine d/w 8½"x5½". £9.5O

167)MAAS, Peter 'THE RESCUER' The story of one of the greatest submarine rescues.33 men from the sunken 'SQUALUS' 237ft under the Atlantic in 1937.1st Ed 1968.256 pages,various b/w illus.Fine/mint cond, in fine d/w 8"x5½" £9.5O

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168)MACE, Mac.'H.M.S.ASSOCIATION'.An illustrated account compiled by Mac Mace of the excavation of H.M.S.'ASSOCIATION,' sunk in 17O7 off the Scilly Isles. Booklet format, published by Scillonian Diving Service.16 Pages, illus throughout, soft covers,mint cond. £5.5O

169)MALLAN, Lloyd 'SECRETS OF THE SEA'. An interesting concise history of underwater exploration and our knowledge of the sea. Soft back, fully illus. covers. 1976 1st Ed, U.S.A. 112 pages. Chapters include: 'LIVING UNDER THE SEA (Sealab experiments), 'SUBMARINE WARFARE,' 'SEA ANIMALS, BIRDS AND FISHES,' etc etc.VGC. £6.5O

17O)MARAINI, Fosco.'HEKURA,THE DIVING GIRL'S ISLAND' Fascinating account of the pearl diving industry in Japan.1st Ed.1962.95 pages, very profusely illus with many b/w & colour photos.Fine cond throughout. Nr fine D/W, slightly torn top edge,scuffed at corners. 9"x6¼" £12.5O

171)MARAINI, Fosco.'THE ISLAND OF THE FISHERWOMEN' As above, but 1ST ED U.S.A.1962, with U.S.title. ontents identical to above. No d/w, black covers, 96 pages, End paper maps, VGC/Fine £1O.5O

172)MARCANTE, Duilio.'THIS IS SPORT DIVING TECHNIQUE' A handbook for beginners.Explains the basic techniques for underwater swimming without equipment, with snorkel gear,and with SCUBA.Author was a member & Committee chairman of CMAS.1st Ed,English,Nautical Publishing Co.1977.144 pages,profusely illus throughout with many colour photos and drgs.Fine cond.7¾"x8" £8.5O

173)MARSH, Sid. 'DIVER'S TALES' Some of the best diving in the world is to be found off the coast of New Zealand. The Author's stories are set in widely varied locations around New Zealand. 1st Ed. 1991 113 pages. Illus throughout with line drgs & sketches. Soft illus covers. £6.50

174)MARX, Robert F. 'SHIPWRECKS OF THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE' 1492--1825. A complete guide to every major shipwreck in the Western Hemisphere, & an introduction to underwater archaeology, diving for treasure, & exploring underwater. 1st Ed, 1971

U.S.A. 482 pages, illus throughout, Fine/mint, in fine d/w. £15.OO

179)MARX, Robert F. 'SHIPWRECKS IN THE AMERICAS' 1st 1971, this Ed 1987 USA.CONTENTS IDENTICAL TO ABOVE, FEWER ILLUS, Soft covers, 481 pages. Detailed history in 2 parts (1 Vol) Part 1, History of salvage, locating ship wrecks etc. Part 2 comprises a carefully researched guide to every major shipwreck in the Western Hemisphere, from the 15th c to about 1825. Fine/Mint cond soft covers. £12.50

18O)MARX, Robert F with MARX, Jenifer. 'THE SEARCH FOR SUNKEN TREASURE'. The Authors describe the remarkable stories behind the discoveries of famous wrecks from around the world, as well as those less well known. Ancient & modern underwater exploration techniques are also covered, from the earliest diving contraptions to modern, sophisticated equipment. 1st Ed. 1993. 192 pages, profusely illus throughout, colour & b/w photos, maps, diags, charts. BRAND NEW, HARDBACK, D/W £19.OO

181)MASTERS, David. 'DEEP-SEA DIVING' 1st Ed 1935. No.1O in the series of 'Discovery Books' published by Thomas Nelson & Sons.94 pages, various illus, photos & drgs, throughout. No d/w, faded light green covers.VGC, though some spotting/foxing some page margins. .7¾ x 5¼" £9.75

182)MASTERS, David.'I.D. NEW TALES OF THE SUBMARINE WAR' Submarine warfare, and the development of the submarine as a sophisticated & potent weapon during the first world war.1st Ed.1935. 296 pages,12 b/w illus. No d/w. Green covers. Excellent cond.throughout..8¾"x5¾" £9.75

183)MASTERS, David. 'WHEN SHIPS GO DOWN' Wonderful stories of divers' adventures at great depths & escapes from sunken submarines, epics of salvage diving. 1st Ed. 1932. This 4th re-print, 1936.356 pages,17 photos, good condition though most pages slightly spotted here and there. In original good, complete d/w, a little torn at spine top and bottom. Covers a little stained, but good, sound copy else, so £1O.OO

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184)MASTERS,David.'WONDERS OF SALVAGE' 1946 Edition, revised and re-printed, comprising the greater part of two of this author's earlier works combined namely: 'Wonders of Salvage' itself, and 'S.O.S' 292 pages various photos throughout. Original d/w a little torn & scuffed, otherwise VGC.8¾"x5¾" £9.5O

185)MATKIN, R.B.& BROOKES, G.F. 'SCUBA DIVER' The path to underwater adventure continues from the authors's earlier work,'SNORKEL DIVER' Takes the reader on to the next stage the use of the aqualung.1st Ed.1965.152 pages,19 photos, VGC/fine cond, in fine d/w Dedication by Author (Matkin) inside frt cover 7^1/2" x 8¼" £7.5O

186)MONKMAN, Noel. 'ESCAPE TO ADVENTURE' The author's travels with camera and microscope, adventures on land and underwater around the tropical jungles and the Great Barrier Reef in search of wild life for the movie camera. From snaring crocodiles, to 'Motion Pictures under the Sea.' Greater part of the book relates the author's diving experiences and underwater filming. 1st Ed.1956. 182 pages, numerous photo illus throughout, including many colour by the author. VGC, in VG, slightly scuffed d/w.Very slight spotting, inside frt cover. 9½"x6¼" £1O.5O

187)MONKMAN, Noel. 'ESCAPE TO ADVENTURE' As above, 2nd Ed 1956, No d/w, green covers, contents VGC/fine No d/w, green covers, slightly marked.VGC.9½"x6¼" £9.OO

188)MORRIS, Roland.'H.M.S.COLOSSUS' Story of the location & salvage of the Hamilton treasure from the wreck of 'COLOSSUS,' which foundered off the Scilly Isles in 1798.1st Ed.1979,238 pages,profusely illus,many b/w photos & line drgs. Fine/Mint cond.8¾"x5¾" £12.5O

189)MORRISON, Ian. 'THE NORTH SEA EARLS' The Shetland/Viking Archaeological Expedition led by Dr Morrison in 1972.148 pages.1st ed.1973. Mint cond. throughout.

£9.75

19O)MUCKELROY, Keith (Editor).'ARCHAEOLOGY UNDERWATER-AN ATLAS OF THE WORLD'S SUBMERGED SITES' The most significant underwater archaeological sites gathered together in atlas form.Locations range from Scandinavia to Middle America, and in time from about 12OO B.C to the last century.The sites are described by some of the leading Marine Archaeologists.Illus.throughout with maps, site plans,diagrams, photos,& specially commissioned reconstructions.1st ed.198O. 192 pages. BRAND NEW, LAST FEW REMAINING OF THIS NOW EXTREMELY SCARCE VOLUME 11¼"x8¾" £25.OO

191)MULLER, Kal. 'UNDERWATER INDONESIA' The first, comprehensive dive guide to the area. Covers sites from the Krakatau volcano off West Java, to Mapia atoll north of New Guinea. 1st 1992, over 12O colour photos, 33 maps, local geography etc etc. Full colour card covers, 285 pages. BRAND NEW.8 3/4"x5 1/2" £1O.OO

192)MACDONALD, Rod.'DIVE SCAPA FLOW'.A comprehensive and practical guide to the famous Orkney wrecks. The Author's intimate knowledge of these spectacular dives is supplemented by up-to-date information on charterers,travel and accommodation.BRAND NEW.2nd, revised Ed.1993. 16O pages,illus throughout with b/w & colour photos,diags, charts.Full colour Hard covers.9½"x6¾ £12.95

193)MACDONALD, Rod. 'DIVE SCOTLAND'S GREATEST WRECKS' A comprehensive and practical guide to ten carefully selected and most famous of Scotland's shipwrecks. The story of each sinking is dramatically recounted and accompanied by a detailed description of the wreck to-day. Beautifully illustrated throughout, together with charts and u/w photos. 1st Ed.1993. BRAND NEW. Fully illustrated Hard covers.176 pages.

9¾"x6¾" £12.95

194)McCORMICK, Harold, ALLEN, Tom, YOUNG, Capt. William E. 'SHADOWS IN THE SEA'. A complete, authoritative work on the shark & its related species, skates & rays. Habits, habitats etc.1st Ed.1963. 415 pages, illus throughout. VGC/fine cond in good d/w, slightly scuffed at edges. £1O.5O

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195)McDONALD, Kendall.'THE UNDERWATER BOOK' Edited by Kendall McDonald for the B.S.-A.C. with a Foreword by H.R.H Duke of Edinburgh.Anthology, various authors,all active divers and experts in their various fields.Chapters by Alex McKee,Harold Gould,Derek Cockbill, Hume Wallace, Horace Dobbs, et al.1st Ed.1968. 218 pages, no d/w, VGC/Fine throughout. Ink inscr inside frt cover, dedication by Hume Wallace to previous owner. .Many illus.throughout.8¾"x5¾" £8.5O

196)McDONALD,Kendall.(Editor)'THE SECOND UNDERWATER BOOK' Foreword by Admiral of the Fleet Earl Mountbatten of Burma.British divers around the world diving in varied locations.1st ed.197O.224 pages.Profusely illus with many b/w photos & 8 diags.VGC/nr fine D/w 8"x5¾" £8.5O

197)McDONALD, Kendall.'THE TREASURE DIVERS' The author tells,for general reader and diving enthusiast alike, fascinating stories of the discovery & examination of some 5O wrecks found in recent years, ranging from Bronze Age Traders to 18th cent.warships.246 pages,illus. with many b/w photos & diagrams. Fine/Mint cond.1st ed.1978. Neat Bookplate front free end-paper. 8¾"x5¾" £1O.75

198)McDONALD, Kendall.(Editor) 'MORE THAN SKIN DEEP' 1st Ed.1971.The author's fascinating autobiography of his diving experiences, from the very beginning of the sport in this country.The real story behind the rapid growth of 'skin diving'. 22O pages, 25 photos,fine cond.throughout, in good d/w .9"x5½" £8.5O

199)McDONALD, Kendall,& SMITH, Phil.'SPEARFISHING IN BRITAIN' Interesting manual for the spearfisherman / spearfisherperson(!) 1st Ed.1963.16O pages, 16 b/w photos,numerous line drgs VGC/Nr fine, throughout in good d/w.5"x7½" £7.5O

2OO)McDONALD, Kendall, & TODD, Malcolm.. 'THE INFLATABLE BOAT BOOK' Concentrates entirely on inflatable boats. A practical & comprehensive guide to the correct usage of these craft. Includes advice on R.I.B's, and has a section for the 'D.I.Y.' builder. 1st Ed. 1975, 134 pages, illustrated with drgs & photos. VGC/Fine, fine d/w. V slight staining to top corners, some page edges. Dedication to previous owner by Authors, inside frt cover.

£9.5O

2O1)McDONALD, Kendall.'FISH WATCHING & PHOTOGRAPHY' With Tony Baverstock,Colin Doeg,Geoff Harwood,John Lythgoe,Peter Scoones,Phil Smith.A catalogue of fish by species,sub-divided in to Northern,Mediterranean & Tropical waters.An extensive guide to u/w photography, which has detailed advice on equipment & techniques.1st Ed.1972.Mint cond.,fine d/w 27O pages,8½"x7½" £1O.5O

2O2)MacINNES, Joe.'THE SEARCH FOR THE BREADALBANE' In 198O the remains of a three masted British barque were discovered in 1OOm of water south of Beechey island in the Canadian Arctic.In May 1983, Dr MacInnes led an expedition to the site, the northernmost shipwreck known.191 pages.1st Edition (U.K.) 1985. as a revised edition of the original publication by CBC Enterprises, U.S.A. Mint cond throughout. £1O.75

2O3)MacINNES, 'THE SEARCH FOR THE BREADALBANE'. As above, no d/w, esle fine throughout

£9.5O

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2O4)McKEE, Alexander.'FARMING THE SEA.' Deals with the subject in the broadest sense,as the exploitation of all undersea resources,from fish to minerals,& using all means,from depth stations to underwater vehicles.Ist Ed.1967.314pages.Profusely illus with b/w photos. VGC/Nr Fine,.in slightly.scuffed d/w. £1O.5O

2O5)McKEE, Alexander.'DEATH RAFT' In 1816,the French frigate transport 'MEDUSA'was wrecked by stranding off the West Coast of Africa.This is the amazing story of mutiny,prolonged suffering & eventual cannabalism on the drifting raft constructed by the survivors.Ist Ed.1975. this ed Book Club, 1976 288 pages,various illus. Fine cond, in good d/w, slightly scuffed top spine edge. 8¾"x5½" £8.5O

2O6)McKEE, Alexander.'KING HENRY VIII's 'MARY ROSE'-ITS FATE & FUTURE' The first comprehensive account of the history of the 'MARY ROSE' and the story of the late Author's painstaking successful search for the site of the Wreck. 357 pages,35 illus, endpaper maps.VGC/fine cond.1st ED 1973. Scarce. £14.OO

2O7)McKEE, Alexander.'HOW WE FOUND THE 'MARY ROSE' 1st Ed 1982,141 pages, profusely illus. throughout.Soft covers. VGC/fine.9¼"x7" £8.5O

2O8)McLEAY,Alison. 'THE TOBERMORY TREASURE' The complete story of the Tobermory Galleon. Hundreds of divers and treasure hunters, including the Duke of Argyll, have risked their lives in the dangerous waters of the Isle of Mull trying to discover the reputed £3O,OOO,OOO in Gold carried by this vessel--the target of the most enduring treasure hunt in British history. 192 pages, illus.throughout with b/w photos.1st Ed.1986.MINT COND.9½"x6½" £11.5O

2O9)OHRELIUS, Commander Bengt.'VASA,THE KING'S SHIP' A fascinating account of the of the 'VASA,' the royal ship which sank at the start of her maiden voyage in Stockholm Harbour in 1628. Recounts the building and launching and, after the disaster, subsequent un- successful attempts at salvage until she was finally re-discovered in the late 195O's raised in 1961 and put on display in Stockholm. 1st Ed.1962.123 pages,profusely illus with b/w photos and drgs.VGC no d/w. Small ink inscr. inside frt cover. 124 pages.

8¾"x5¾" £8.75

21O)OWEN, D.M.'A MANUAL FOR FREE DIVERS' Interesting little 195O's manual,written by an American,but up-dated for the British market.Complete guide to the mechanics & techniques of diving with S.C.U.B.A. 1st Ed.1955.62pages,many b/willus.,charts & diags. VGC/Fine cond, in VGC d/w. £9.5O

211)PENROSE, Barrie. 'STALIN'S GOLD'. The story of H.M.S 'EDINBURGH,' sunk in the Barents Sea in W.W.11, and, subsequently in 1981, the successful, amazing salvage of £4O,OOO,OOO worth of Gold Bullion from the wreck. 1st Ed, 1982. 223 pages, illus with b/w photos. MINT COND, in Mint d/w. THIS TITLE IS NOW ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND, DUE TO LEGAL COMPLICATIONS AT THE TIME OF PUBLICATION. ALL REMAINING COPIES WERE WITHDRAWN FROM SALE.

£19.OO

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212)PETROW, Richard.'THE BLACK TIDE' In the wake of the 'TORREY CANYON' Covers all the major problems caused by the wrecking of the enormous tanker on the Seven Stones Reef,Isles of Scilly in 1967. Includes extracts from the previously un-published transcript of the Liberian Inquiry which investigated the disaster.1st Ed.1968.256 pages.Illus.with b/w photos, maps.End-paper maps. Nr Fine cond.8¾"x5¾" £8.5O

213)PHILLIPS, Ken. 'SHIPWRECKS OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT' The busy waters around the Isle of Wight have claimed their toll of shipwrecks over the centuries.Some, like the 'MARY ROSE' & 'ROYAL GEORGE are well known and have become part of Maritime history. The author here un-earths the details of many lesser known ships and recounts their dramatic disasters.1st Ed.1988.16O pages,many illus. throughout. Hardback.Mint/as-new cond.(£9.95) 8¾x5¾ £7.75

214)PICCARD, Prof.Auguste.'IN BALLOON & BATHYSCAPHE' The story of the invention of the Piccard's stratospheric balloon and the incorporation of the principles and lessons learnt during its construction & subsequent successful flight,into the building of the submarine Bathyscaphe F.N.R.S 3(named 'TRIESTE')Interesting account of his work by a brilliant scientist.1st Ed.(English)1956 192 pages,of which 15 are b/w photos.28 diags. Near fine cond, no d/w, blue covers, slightly stained & marked on spine £9.5O

215)PICCARD, Jacques.'THE SUN BENEATH THE SEA' A thirty day drift of 15OO miles in the depths of the Gulf Stream, by means of the Mesoscaph 'BEN FRANKLIN' A fascinating study of the deep sea world, and the story of the development of the Mesoscaph,including a projected passenger-carrying version!.Original U.S.A. 1st Ed.1971. THIS SCIENTIFIC BOOK CLUB EDITION, 1974.269 pages, illustrated throughout.VGC, in Nr fine d/w 9½"x6½" £7.OO

216)PICKFORD, Nigel. 'THE ATLAS OF SHIPWRECKS AND TREASURE' The definitive illustrated guide to the History, Location and Treasure-Trove of ships Lost at Sea'.From Roman ships laden with bronze statues, to gold-carrying blockade runners of W.W.11, this profusely illustrated historical Atlas is the first comprehensive guide to ships lost at sea, and the treasures they have yielded. BRAND NEW, 1st Ed. 1994, 2OO pages,

12 1/2" x 1O 1/2". £24.OO

217)POTTER, John S.'THE TREASURE DIVERS GUIDE' Information on sunken ships & treasure throughout the world.Text includes descriptions & histories of sunken ships,from early vesels to modern day casualties.1st published in U.K.1973.567pages,profusely illus with photos,diags & historic prints.Fine/mint cond in fine d/w, slight tear at spine

9½"x6¼" £12.5O

218)POULET, Guy. & BARINCOU, Robert.'NEWNES COMPLETE GUIDE TO UNDERWATER SWIMMING.'

A complete & comprehensive guide to the sport.1st Ed.1964.291 pages,profusely illus with B/W photos,colour plates & diags. Good cond., in d/w.Slight tear at spine.

8¾"x5¾" £8.5O.

219)QUILICI, Folco.'THE BLUE CONTINENT'A first-hand account of adventure and discovery beneath the Red Sea undertaken by the Italian National Geographic Expedition led by the author.1st Ed.1954 169 pages,superbly illustrated with 26 colour plates,35 b/w photos.VGC/nr fine cond., in good D/w, though tatty at top edge.1O¼"x7" £1O.5O

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22O)QUILICI, Folco.'THE BLUE CONTINENT' As above, but no d/w. Dark blue covers, VGC.

£9.5O

221)REBIKOFF, Dimitri.'FREE DIVING' One of the diving 'classics,'by a renowned exponent.Chapters include 'History of Free Diving Apparatus.' 'The Aqualung,' descriptions of equipment etc.etc.Profusely illus with many b/w photos, full colour plates,numerous line drgs.1st English ed.1955.216 pages, Dust wrapper, slightly torn and 'scruffy' along top edge, has faintly drawn in 'speech bubble,' in pencil, by a previous owner. Just visible in light. Otherwise, excellent cond throughout. £12.5O

222)REBIKOFF, Dimitri.'FREE DIVING'. As above, d/w scuffed and chipped at edges. Contents near fine. £14.OO

223)RESECK, John. 'S.C.U.B.A. Safe & Simple' A simple but complete basic manual. The 14 chapters cover such topics as basic skin diving skills, emergency life saving & first-aid techniques, equipment, marine animals, speciality diving and U/W photography.1st Ed.1975.(U.S.A).24O pages.Soft covers.VGC/nr fine.8¾x5¾¾ £6.75

224)ROGHI, D & BASCHIERI, F.'DAHLAK' True story of the Italian expedition to DAHLAK,& beneath the waters of the Red Sea,1952-1953.1st Ed.1956.28O pages, 11 colour plates,4O B/W.VGC.in good , slightly scuffed D/W.8¾"x5¾" £1O.5O

225)ROUGHLEY, T.C.B.Sc,F.R.Z.S.'WONDERS OF THE GREAT BARRIER REEF'.Australia and the Great Barrier Reef.Details the colourful life of the reef A beautifully illustrated book,52 colour photos, and many b/w.A superb naturilsts guide to this area, packed with fascinating information. 4th Ed.1939.282 pages,VGC/fine except for slight tears in d/w.Interesting dedication inside frt cover.Colourful,illustrated d/w.9¼"x6½" £1O.5O

226)ROWLANDS, Peter. 'EXPLORING SHIPWRECKS'. Introduction by R.Vallintine. Brief History of Diving, then seven varied sites across the world. Med., Caribbean, Red Sea, Great Lakes, Scapa Flow etc. \profusely illus, with mases of colour photos. First Ed. was 1988. This re-print, 1993. 192 pages, MINT COND, AS NEW. £11.75

227)ROYAL NAVY DIVING MANUAL B.R.28O6. Published by H.M.S.O.1972, 185 pages, later Changes, (1, Sept 1973, 2--1975, 3--1979, 4--1979). Bound in original blue rexin hard covers, gilt tilting, with special loose leaf binding to facilitate removal/additions as required. Fine/mint cond throughout.Virtually unobtainable to day.12¼"x9" £45.OO

N.B. Price includes postage within U.K, but, as this item weighs in excess of 2½kg, SURFACE MAIL ADDITIONAL POSTAGE TO ANY ADDRESS IN EUROPE willl be £5.OO. For other overseas destinations, please ask.

228)RULE, Dr.Margaret R. 'THE MARY ROSE-THE EXCAVATION & RAISING OF HENRY V111's FLAGSHIP''Foreword by H.R.H.The Prince of Wales. Account of the long, complex and successful operation to excavate, survey and raise the remains of the 'MARY ROSE' 1st Ed.1982.224 pages profusely illus throughout with b/w &colour photos, maps, charts & diags.1O¾"x8" VGC/fine. Soft covers. £9-5O

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229)SCHROEDER, Robert E.'SOMETHING RICH AND STRANGE'.Marine biologist, pioneer night diver,reveals the marvellous spectacle of underwater life and the remarkable changes between