The Humpty Book of Ships?

[ljandrews]

Hello guys,

I wonder if anyone could help me find a book called 'The Humpty Book of Ships' (I think that's how you spell it!) for my Dad. He served on many submarines and ships in the Royal Navy many years ago and would dearly love to get hold of this book to bring back some nice memories.

Thanks!

Lee.

[astraltrader]

Welcome to the forum Lee.

I have never heard of this book, however I do remember a book that I used to own many years ago called:

THE DUMPY BOOK OF SHIPS
by Carpenter, R, & R.V.P Blackman.

Maybe it was this one you were thinking of??

[Stan.J]

Terry is right..And you can still get copies on Amazon.
Cheers,Stan

[spruso]

The Dumpy Book of Ships.Still have my copy ssomewhere from 1957, though cover missing and in poor shape. Has good general info and some good line drawings. Full of notes and additions I made when 12 years old. It always took position beside my old copies of "The Modern World Book of Ships" and "The Wonder Book of the Navy".

Cheers
Bruce

[astraltrader]

Yes certainly brings back good memories.

I seem to think that I also had a "matching" Dumpy book of both Aircraft and Cars?

[ljandrews]

Ah, yes! You guys are right, it was indeed the dumpty book of ships. Thanks for the replies, but I have tried searching on Amazon for this book with NO results! Any ideas guys? Thank You.

[astraltrader]

Lee you need to get Humpty-Dumpty clean out of your thinking as it is [the] DUMPY book - not Dumpty!


If you click on this link below you will see there are some used copes for sale from only £5 each which seems pretty reasonable to me if they are in good condition.


http://www.amazon.co.uk/dumpy-book-ships-sea/dp/B0000CJIZA/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1256681293&sr=1-11


Good hunting on behalf of your father! :)

[tim lewin]

happy memories, i still have mine as well, and the Observers book of ships.....
tim

[Francis Stanley]

What ever you do don't mention Humpty Dumpty otherwise you will get this thread locked and I will have egg on my face again ;)

[ljandrews]

Thanks Terry! Much appreciated.

I used the link you kindly supplied and have now ordered a copy of The Dumpy Book Of Ships for my Dad. Thanks to everyone else for their replies as well.

All the very best.

Lee.

[astraltrader]

A pleasure Lee. Please convey the forums good wishes as well to your father.

[ljandrews]

Will do Terry. Thanks again mate! :D

[airlana]

Here I am, totally bored, so decide to read through some old threads, and I come across Dumpy books. No it can't be true. I must have failing eyesight or perhaps suffering from one of those 'seniors moments'. OK I'll read the thread again. Yep. it does say DUMPY BOOKS.

Now guys I have to be honest. Prior to this thread I would have been embarassed to admit I knew what a "Dumpy book" was, let alone own up to having one. Well 3 actually.

I can still remember as a lad in the late 1950's getting these from Dymocks bookshop in Pitt St, Sydney. But now they are like their owner - showing their age and a bit worse for wear:)

Perhaps the photo will bring back memories for some.

Anyone else for the "Dumpy book fan club":)

regards Ash
airlana

[astraltrader]

I agree Ash - for their time they were great little books!