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The Marine Research Society was organized in 1922 at Salem, Massachusetts, "for the purpose of collecting and publishing worthwhile material relating to the ship, its construction, rig and navigation; to the ways of the sailor and his adventures in uncharted seas; to the days of the pirates and the merchant adventurers; and to any other matter of general interest that pertains to the commercial marine. In this connection it is also proposed to reprint certain publications that have now become rare and inaccessible to the average collector in this field. It is the aim of the Society to restrict its work to the publication of matter of scientific or historical value...."

Preface of Sailing Ships of New England by Robinson and Dow, the first publication by the Society

Books by The Marine Research Society
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Roll over Image to expand American Clipper Ships 1833-1858 Volume I and II by Octavius T. Howe and Federick C. Matthews, First Editions Published by Marine Research Society in Salem, Mass.: 1926 and 1927. Both volumes of this two volume set are in very good- condition in dark blue cloth covered boards with gilt text on the spines. Volume I: The cloth at the head and heel of the spine is faded and rubbed and the front and rear end sheets are tanned around the edges. Volume II: The cloth at the head and heel of the spine is faded and rubbed and the rear hinge is cracked. Without their issued dust jackets. Volume I contains pages v through 372 and is illustrated with line art and photographic reproductions of contemporary works of art. Volume II contains pages vi to ix and 373 through 780 including an index for Volume I and II, text and is illustrated with line art and photographic reproductions of contemporary works of art. The two volumes together comprise the thirteenth volume in the series of publications by the Marine Research Society. Per Albion this title is one of the three outstanding works on American Clippers (Albion, p31 and 32)
TB22605 $200.00

Roll over Image to expand American Merchant Ships 1850-1900 by Frederick C. Matthews, First Edition First printing. Published by Marine Research Society in Salem, Mass.: 1930. Very good+ in dark blue cloth covered boards with gilt text on the spine. The cloth at the head and heel of the spine is slightly faded and rubbed and the title page is slightly tanned due to the tissue guard on the frontispiece. The binding, hinges and joints are all strong and all pages are present. In a good dust jacket with 1/2" deep chips across the upper edge of the spine area and with small chips from the corners of the front panel. A small quarto measuring 10" tall by 7" deep containing 399 pages including an index, text and illustrated with 127 photographic plates of merchant sailing ships. The twenty-first volume in the series of publications by the Marine Research Society. (Howes M-424)
TB22582 $125.00

Roll over Image to expand American Merchant Ships 1850-1900 (Series II) by Frederick C. Matthews, First Edition First printing. Published by Marine Research Society in Salem, Mass.: 1931. Fair in dark blue cloth covered boards with gilt text on the spine. The cloth on the rear board is well wrinkled due to dampness which has invaded the lower half of the rear 125 pages of the text. Fortunately, there is no "high water mark" as a result of this water damage. Without a dust jacket (if it ever had one). 358 pages including an index. Illustrated with 53 photographs or photographic reproductions of works of art. The twenty-third volume in the series of publications by the Marine Research Society.
TB22579 $25.00

Roll over Image to expand American Merchant Ships 1850-1900 (Series II) Limited Edition by Frederick C. Matthews, Limited Edtion Published by Marine Research Society in Salem, Mass.: 1931. Very good in 1/4 black cloth and marbled paper covered boards with gilt text stamping on a faded cloth spine and with marbled end sheets. A small quarto measuring 10 1/4" by 7 1/4" with the tips of the boards worn and several short closed tears to the cloth at the head and heel of the spine. One of only ninety-seven printed of which only 87 were for sale and this volume is identified as number 81. 358 pages including an index. Illustrated with 53 photographs or photographic reproductions of works of art. The twenty-third volume in the series of publications by the Marine Research Society.
TB25074 $125.00

Roll over Image to expand The Built-Up Ship Model by Charles G. Davis, First Edition First printing. Published by Marine Research Society in Salem, Mass.: 1933. Very good+ in blue cloth covered boards with gilt text on the spine with a prior owner's name neatly written at the upper edge of the first free end page. A very tight, clean and attractive copy in a a very good-, unclipped dust jacket with heavy rubbing to the folds to the flaps. The fold to the front flap has a 4" long closed tear as a result and there is wear and rubbing to the ends of the spine area and to the upper edge of the front panel. 206 pages containing an index, text with many line drawings through-out o provide a very detailed reference scource for rigging and on-deck features. Plans are included for the construction of a plank on frame, 16-gun brig within the text. The twenty-fifth volume in the series of publications by the Marine Research Society.
TB22638 $75.00

Roll over Image to expand Goin' Fishin' The Story of the Deep-Sea Fishermen of New England by Wesley George Pierce, First Edition First printing. Published by Marine Research Society in Salem, Mass.: 1934. Very good+ in blue, pebbled cloth covered boards with gilt text and rules on the spine. There is a prior owner's book plate on the first free end page and the cloth on the spine is a bit faded with the head and heel rubbed and very slightly worn. Without a dust jacket. 323 pages including an index and illustrated with line drawings and black and white photographs. One of the volumes in the series of publications by the Marine Research Society. Per Albion, this title is a "Good firsthand description of methods." (Albion, p. 207)
TB22548 $50.00

Roll over Image to expand The Making Of A Sailor Or Sea Life Aboard A Yankee Square-Rigger by Frederick Pease Harlow, First Edition First printing. Published by Marine Research Society in Salem: 1928. Very good in dark blue cloth covered boards with gilt text stamping on the spine. The cloth on the spine is faded and head and heel of the spine are rubbed and there are a number of pages within the text which show mild, light foxing. Without its issued dust jacket. 377 pages of text illustrated with black and white photographs. The seventeenth volume in the series of publications by the Marine Research Society.
TB22609 $60.00

Roll over Image to expand Sailing Days On The Penobscot The River and Bay as They were in The Old Days by George S. Wasson, First Edition First printing. Published by Marine Research Society in Salem, Mass.: 1932. Very good- in blue cloth covered boards with gilt text on the spine and map end sheets. The cloth on the spine is quite faded and the cloth at the head and heel are rubbed, worn is fraying. The hinges, joints and binding are tight and strong with the text block tight, no pages missing and exceptionally clean and free of foxing or any damage. Without its issued dust jacket. 465 pages including an index and followed by a one page ad for other publications by The Marine Research Society. Illustrated with black and white photographs throughout.. "With a record of vessels built there [Penobscot River] compiled by Lincoln Colcord." (Albion, p. 135) One of the volumes in the series of publications by the Marine Research Society.
TB22557 $175.00

The Sailing Ships of New England Series III by George Francis Dow, First Edition First printing. Published by Marine Research Society in Salem, Mass.: 1928. Poor in blue cloth covered boards with gilt text on the spine. This volume has been heavily damaged by water leaving stains across the boards and making all the pages wrinkled. Without a dust jacket. 45 pages of text followed by 770 black and white photographic reproductions of sailing vessels from New England. The twenty-eighth volume in the series of publications by the Marine Research Society.
TB22612 $25.00

Roll over Image to expand The Sea, The Ship and the Sailor Tales of Adventure From Log Books and Original Narratives by Various Authors, First Edition First printing. Published by Marine Research Society in Salem: 1925. Very good- in 1/4 black cloth and marbled paper covered boards with gilt text on the spine and illustrated end sheets. The cloth at the head of the spine shows a 1/4" deep closed tear with shallow related chipping of`1/32" on either side. There is the ghost of a prior owner's book plate on the first free end page. The title page and many of the illustrated plates within the text show mild foxing. Without its issued dust jacket. One of only ninety-seven copies printed and this copy is identified as number "95". 353 pages including an index of text illustrated with maps and black and white photographs. With an introduction by Captain Elliot Snow. The seventh volume in the series of publications by the Marine Research Society.
TB22610 $100.00

The Ship Model Builder's Assistant by Charles G. Davis, First Edition First printing. Published by Marine Research Society in Salem, Mass.: 1926. Good- in dark blue cloth covered boards with gilt text on the spine. The cloth on the spine is well faded and rubbed at the extremes. The front and rear hinges are cracked and the binding is shaken. Without its issued dust jacket . 275 pages containing an index, appendices, text and drawings throughout to provide a very detailed reference source for rigging and on-deck features. The twelfth volume in the series of publications by the Marine Research Society.
TB22559 $30.00

Roll over Image to expand Wrecked Among Cannibals In The Fijis A Narrative of Shipwreck & Adventure In The South Seas by William Endicott, First Edition First printing. Published by Marine Research Society in Salem, Mass.: 1923. Fair to poor in 1/4 black cloth and light blue cloth covered boards with gilt text on the spine. The cloth at the head of the spine shows a 1/4" deep single tear with related creasing and rubbing. The front board shows water damage with related "high water marks" across the lower 1/3rd of the board both inside and out. A dampness stain invades the lower 1/2 of the first ten pages of the text and there is the ghost of a prior owner's book plate on the first free end page. In a poor dust jacket which is missing the complete spine area with at least the complete front and rear panels and flaps present. The dampness stains noted above are present on the lower half of both panels. A small quarto measuring 9 1/2" tall by 6" deep containing 76 pages of text illustrated with photographs. The third volume in the series of publications by the Marine Research Society.
TB22583 $75.00

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Books by The Marine Research SocietyArranged alphabetically by Date of Publication.

Books by The Marine Research Society
Arranged alphabetically by Date of Publication.