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Maritime Catalogs

Every four to six weeks we publish illustrated lists of maritime books, documents, manuscripts and ephemera here on our website. If you wish to be informed when these lists are posted, sign up for our mailing list  by going to the “Keep Informed” section at the bottom of the page, and filling in your name and email address. When a new list is posted, you will receive an email from us. Please bear in mind that many of the items in our lists sell within a few days, so it’s important to read and respond quickly!

Our Most Recent Catalog

Maritime List 365 – What’s New?

November 17, 2025

Thought I’d try to squeeze one more list in before we hit the BLACK FRIDAY – XMAS CONSUMPTION FRENZY in which Ten Pound Island Book Company, short on frenzy this year, will not be participating. Instead, I’ll be completing the 2025 Annual Report for the Galen Fund, our 501(c).(3) charity that supports survivors of gun violence. To put you in a happy, relaxed mood for donating, each of these annual reports comes with a little piece of original writing. If you’d like a copy of this year’s Galen Fund Annual Report just send me an email. They’re free! Meanwhile, here’s a list of 26 recent arrivals – as diverse and interesting a lot as I’ve put up in a while.

We rely on email orders, which are time-stamped and can be processed fairly, in order of receipt. To order a book from this list, simply send an email to tenpound@tenpound.com stating the item number and ID number of the item(s) you wish to purchase. Domestic orders will be sent postpaid and insured, at no cost to you. Overseas and oversize orders shipped at cost. Massachusetts state tax of 6.25% will be added for MA residents. We accept cash, credit card, check, or Paypal.

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