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Monday 13 January 2020

J M Thornton's illustrated books about warships

Almost five years ago I wrote a blog entry entitled INSPIRING ILLUSTRATIONS in which I mentioned several books, including the following:
  • WARSHIPS 1986-1970 (published in 1973 by David & Charles Limited [ISBN 0 7153 5998 3])

  • MEN-OF-WAR 1770-1970 (published in 1978 by Argus Books Ltd. [ISBN 0 85242 610 0])


A few days ago, J M Thornton's daughter contacted me via a comment on this particular blog entry. It appears that her father died in 2012, but that she still has copies of his books available for sale for $20.00 (Canadian) plus postage.

As I remember that several people were interested in these books, I thought that I would pass on her kind offer. If any of my regular blog readers is interested in buying a copy of either or both these books, please could they contact her directly via email.
Posted by Robert (Bob) Cordery at 1/13/2020 10:30:00 am
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8 comments:

  1. David CrookMonday, January 13, 2020 1:37:00 pm

    Hi Bob,

    I have the second of the two but not the earlier version so I may well take a look out for it.

    All the best,

    DC

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    1. Robert (Bob) CorderyMonday, January 13, 2020 2:02:00 pm

      David Crook,

      Like Fred Janes’ illustrations, these all gave a real feel for most salient features of a particular ship design. It’s well worth owning both books.

      All the best,

      Bob

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    2. Nigel DruryTuesday, January 14, 2020 1:40:00 pm

      I was immediately reminded of Jane's 1898 volume.

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    3. Robert (Bob) CorderyTuesday, January 14, 2020 1:58:00 pm

      Nigel Drury,

      Illustrations from Fred Janes’ book were featured in my original blog entry.

      All the best,

      Bob

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  2. Maudlin Jack TarMonday, January 13, 2020 1:43:00 pm

    Those are certainly beautiful drawings Bob, sounds like a good deal for anyone who wargames with ships of the period.

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    1. Robert (Bob) CorderyMonday, January 13, 2020 2:05:00 pm

      Maudlin Jack Tar,

      I think that these drawings give a much better idea about how particular ships looked than any number of photographs can.

      All the best,

      Bob

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  3. Justin PenwithMonday, January 13, 2020 11:29:00 pm

    I have contacted her and am in the process of arranging my purchase. So, thanks for the head's up, Bob.

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    1. Robert (Bob) CorderyTuesday, January 14, 2020 10:49:00 am

      Justin Penwith,

      I’m please to have been of help. That is good news, and I hope that you enjoy your purchase when it is delivered.

      All the best,

      Bob

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