This is a superbly illustrated introduction to the finest collection of Scrimshaw in the world. By the middle of the 19th century, the New England port of New Bedford was one of the richest cities in America. Its wealth was derived from a single source - whale oil. The New Bedford whaling fleet was the most numerous and arranging in the world, setting off on voyages that often lasted for years and extended as far as the Antarctic and Siberia. When the whalemen were not engaged in hunting or maintenance, some of their time ...
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This is a superbly illustrated introduction to the finest collection of Scrimshaw in the world. By the middle of the 19th century, the New England port of New Bedford was one of the richest cities in America. Its wealth was derived from a single source - whale oil. The New Bedford whaling fleet was the most numerous and arranging in the world, setting off on voyages that often lasted for years and extended as far as the Antarctic and Siberia. When the whalemen were not engaged in hunting or maintenance, some of their time was spent carving materials harvested from the whales themselves: the teeth, bones and baleen. The resulting practical and decorative objects, often intricately carved and carefully crafted, would provide mementos and treasured souvenirs for loved ones back home, at voyage end. This comprehensive volume, featuring over 700 detailed photos, introduces readers to the world's finest collection of Scrimshaw - held by the New Bedford Whaling Museum.
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Add this copy of Ingenious Contrivances, Curiously Carved: Scrimshaw in to cart. $145.50, fair condition, Sold by Goodwill of the Olympics rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from TACOMA, WA, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by David R. Godine Publisher.
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Fair. An acceptable and readable copy. All pages are intact, and the spine and cover are also intact. This item may have light highlighting, writing or underlining through out the book, curled corners, missing dust jacket and or stickers.
Add this copy of Ingenious Contrivances, Curiously Carved: Scrimshaw in to cart. $145.51, good condition, Sold by Friends of the Johnson Co Lib rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lenexa, KS, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by David R. Godine Publisher.
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Good. Ex-library hardcover with stickers and labels. Shows some wear from use. The dust jacket is protected with a mylar covering. All items ship Monday-Saturday-Fast Shipping in a secure package. Your purchase will help support the programs and collections of the Johnson County (Kansas) Library.
Add this copy of Ingenious Contrivances, Curiously Carved: Scrimshaw in to cart. $204.50, good condition, Sold by Salish Sea Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bellingham, WA, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by David R. Godine Publishing.
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Good in a Very Good dust jacket; Hardcover; Withdrawn library copy with the standard library markings; Dust jacket is clean and glossy, and has not been price-clipped (Now fitted with a new, Brodart jacket protector); Library stamps to the endpapers; There is a small (about the size of the end of a thumb-nail) crease-mark to the right edge of about half of the text pages, otherwise the text pages are all clean and unmarked; Good binding with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Large Format (Quatro, 10.75"-11.75" tall); 4.4 lbs; Black dust jacket with photos of scrimshaw carvings, and title in white lettering; 2012, David R. Godine Publishing; 400 pages; "Ingenious Contrivances, Curiously Carved: Scrimshaw in the New Bedford Whaling Museum, " by Stuart M Frank.
Add this copy of Ingenious Contrivances, Curiously Carved: Scrimshaw in to cart. $254.50, good condition, Sold by Salish Sea Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bellingham, WA, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by David R. Godine Publishing.
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Good+ in a Very Good dust jacket; Hardcover; Withdrawn library copy with the standard library markings; Dust jacket is clean and glossy with no tears, and has not been price-clipped (Now fitted with a new, Brodart jacket protector); Light wear to the boards; Library stamps to endpapers; Text pages clean & unmarked; Excellent binding with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Large Format (Quatro, 10.75"-11.75" tall); 4.4 lbs; Black dust jacket with photos of scrimshaw carvings, and title in white lettering; 2012, David R. Godine Publishing; 400 pages; "Ingenious Contrivances, Curiously Carved: Scrimshaw in the New Bedford Whaling Museum, " by Stuart M Frank.
Add this copy of Ingenious Contrivances, Curiously Carved: Scrimshaw in to cart. $259.64, new condition, Sold by Just one more Chapter rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Miramar, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by David R. Godine, Publisher.
Add this copy of Ingenious Contrivances, Curiously Carved: Scrimshaw in to cart. $457.00, very good condition, Sold by Patrico Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Apollo Beach, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by David R. Godine, Publisher.
Add this copy of Ingenious Contrivances, Curiously Carved: Scrimshaw in to cart. $190.75, very good condition, Sold by Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Marietta, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by David R. Godine.
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VG, dj with some minor creases and tears, boards and pages in excellent condition. Black dj with color illustration and white text, blue boards with gilt design and lettering on spine. xv, (2) 384 pp. features many color illustrations. By the middle of the nineteenth century, the New England port of New Bedford was among the five richest cities in America. Its wealth was derived from a single source-whale oil, the "fossil fuel" of the early Industrial Revolution, providing light and lubrication to the burgeoning economy of young America. The New Bedford whaling fleet was the most numerous, adventurous, and far-ranging in the world, setting off on voyages that often lasted for three or four years and extended as far as the Antarctic and Siberia.
Add this copy of Ingenious Contrivances, Curiously Carved: Scrimshaw in to cart. $223.85, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by David R. Godine, Publisher.
