Anchor and Balance: Det norske Veritas 1864-1989 by Hakon With Andersen and John Peter Collett

This book is the history of a very special institution. Det norske Veritas was founded in 1864 as a classification society for the Norwegian merchant marine. Today Veritas is one of the largest and most important of the international classification societies, with activities around the world....

Hardback 1989, first edition, published by J. W. Cappelen Forlag A.S., 491 pages.

In very good condition, almost like new. Minor scuffing and a little shelf-wear to edges of dust jacket. Binding firm. Slight marking and scuffing to page edges but quite clean. Page surfaces very clean, no writing, underlining, etc. See pictures for further information.