Nord Ostsee Kanal. Kiel Canal by Werner Scharnweber

VINTAGESTAN BOOKS
Title: Nord Ostsee Kanal. Kiel Canal by Werner Scharnweber 
Language:  English and German
Summary: Kiel Canal, also called the Nord-Ostsee-Kanal, is a major artificial waterway in northern Germany that connects the North Sea with the Baltic Sea. Stretching about 98 km (61 miles) from Brunsbüttel on the Elbe estuary to Kiel-Holtenau on the Kiel Fjord, it allows ships to avoid the long and often dangerous route around the Jutland Peninsula in Denmark. Scharnweber gives account of the history of the canal, including the locks, bridges, ferries and siding areas.
The canal was constructed between 1887 and 1895 under the German Empire and was originally named the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Kanal. Its main purpose was both commercial and military: it enabled German naval vessels and merchant ships to move quickly between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea without entering international waters around Denmark. Due to increasing ship sizes and naval demands, the canal was significantly widened and deepened between 1907 and 1914. 
Today, the Kiel Canal is considered one of the busiest artificial waterways in the world, with tens of thousands of ships using it annually. It greatly reduces travel distance, fuel consumption, and transit time for vessels trading between Northern Europe and the Baltic region. The canal includes large lock systems at both ends, several high bridges, and strict navigation controls for safe passage. 
Author: Werner Scharnweber
Publisher: Edition Temmen
Year Published: 2009
Edition: Original
Binding type: Hardcover
ISBN: 9783837850031
Dimensions: 26.5cm x 20.5cm 
Notes: 
SKU: VSS / 257 / H / 7399 / 5680
Condition 
Dust Jacket Condition: Very good. Handling marks
Book condition: Good. Handling marks, marks
Binding: Intact
Pages: 235 pages
 
Postage
Postage weight: 1.3Kg
Package size: Parcel
Price UK postage: Free (On UK postage only)
Price Europe / Rest of the World:  Please contact us for quote to your individual destination. 
Note:
All UK items are (unless other stated) posted Royal Mail 2nd Class
All quotes given are inclusive of postage and packing. (A breakdown of which can be given if asked)
If postage is cheaper than quoted we will refund the difference
 
Grading explained
As New: Same condition as a new, unread book. In perfect condition
Fine: Book or dust jacket that is not quite a crisp as a as new book
Very good: A read book. Minimal wear to book / dust jacket. No tears on either binding or paper. No marks or highlighting of text, may have identifying marks on inside cover. 
Good: Describes the average used book that has all its pages or leaves. Light foxing or age toning may be present. Dust jacket may be missing, cover and binding may have wear. Majority of pages are undamaged. May have creasing or tearing and pencil underlining of text. No permanent highlighting to text or writing in margins. 
Fair: Describes a worn book that has complete text pages (including those with maps or plates), May lack end papers, half title page, etc. Binding and jacket may also be worn
Poor: Book shows considerable wear, only merit is as a reading copy. Book or dust jacket listed as poor may be soiled; scuffed, stained, book may have loose joints, hinges, pages etc.  
Ex-Library: Former library copy. May have marks and stamps.
From library of: From a privately owned library.
Conditions of Sale
If you have any problems with your item please contact us first so we can resolve them as quickly as possible.
We do accept returns (please see our returns policy)