This book, titled "Old K.P.M. - Ships From The Past", is a fascinating read for anyone interested in shipping. Written by Captain Lucas Lindeboom aka Pohon-Linde. This illustrated paperback book is part of the Old K.P.M. Ships From The Past series, published in 1990 by Maritieme Stichting Koopvaardij Historie Van De Oost-Indien.
It is written in both English and Dutch, making it accessible to a wider audience. If you're interested in transportation and history, this book is definitely worth adding to your collection.
Includes different ships built for the K.P.M. by: The Nederlandsche Scheepsbouw Maatschappij at Amsterdam. The Koninklijke Maatschappij de Schelde at Flushing. The shipyard Fijenoord at Rotterdam. The shipyard Wilton at Schiedam. A shipyard at Singapore. The shipyard Bonn en Mees at Rotterdam. The shipyard J.C Tecklenborg at Geestemunde (Germany). And shops purchased by the K.P.M from The Norddeutscher Lloyd at Bremen (Germany) and The Anglo Saxon Petrol Company Ltd. (London)
Pages have no rips or tears. No loose or missing pages. No water damage or sun bleaching.
Cover is the same, no rips etc. it is a little grubby through time. With a tiny bit or wear around the corners.