This unique and very special book is a facsimile of a Victorian children's alphabet of ships and the sea, recently discovered in the National Maritime Museum's Ephemera archives. With lovely rhyming descriptions and beautifully detailed colour illustrations it evokes the simplicity and charm of a bygone age. The book also features a special simple glossary explaining the Victorian maritime terms used in the ABC. A unique find from the Museum's collections Evokes the charm of a Victorian childhood. The perfect special gift for adults and children alike. Wonderful illustrations and short rhymes.
- ISBN10 0948065540
- ISBN13 9780948065545
- Publish Date 24 May 2004
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 4 April 2007
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint National Maritime Museum
- Edition Facsimile edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 16
- Language English