Title: An Universal Dictionary of the Marine: Or, A Copious Explanation of the Technical Terms and Phrases Of a Ship
Author: Falconer, William
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Publisher: T Cadell
Year published: 1789
Place of Publication: London
Book Condition: Good & Sound
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Size: 4to
Binding: Full Leather
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Notes: Bound in full tan polished leather. Spine gilt in compartments with black and red labels. 12 folding engraved plates (occasional marginal tears). (4to) 26.5x21cm. An updated edition of a work of extraordinary care and scientific thoroughness which became the standard nautical dictionary until the end of sail. With occasional foxing otherwise clean and bright copy of this rare books.