AN ACCOUNT OF SEVERAL NEW INVENTIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS NEW NECESSARY FOR ENGLAND, IN A DISCOURSE BY WAY OF LETTER TO THE EARL OF MARLBOURGH, RELATING TO BUILDING OF OUR ENGLISH SHIPPING, PLANNING OF OAKEN TIMBER IN THE FORESTS, APPORTIONING OF PUBLICK TAXES, THE CONSERVANCY OF ALL OUR ROYAL RIVERS, IN PARTICULAR THAT OF THE THAMES, THE SURVEYS OF THE THAMES, ETC
by WILLIAM PETTY
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/No Jacket
- Seller
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Crockett, California, United States
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LONDON: JAMES ASTWOOD, 1691. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall. FIRST EDITION. AN ACCOUNT OF SEVERAL NEW INVENTIONS SIGNED AT END: T.H. A TREATIS OF NAVAL PHILOSOPHY HAS A SEPARATE PAGINATION. A SURVEY OF THE ENCROACHMENTS OF THE RIVER THAMES ADDED ON AT THE END. WRITTEN IN AN EARLY HAND ON REAR END PAPER CONTINUED TEXT OF PAGE 116. PRINTED FOR JAMES ASTWOOD, AND ARE TO BE SOLD BY RALPH SIMPSON AT THE HARP IN ST. PAUL'S CHRUCHYARD. MDCXCI. DIMENSIONS: 6 1/16" x 3 5/8 x 1." PROVENANCE: OWNERSHIP INSCRIPTION OF HENRY BRIGHT (1810-1873). CONTENTS: table; t-t3 , table; 6 p., letter; i-cxxv, table; f4-f5, table; 14 p., 132 p., (2) folding tables at rear (Buildings and Encroachments, Survey). BOOK DESCRIPTION: 3/4 BROWN LEATHER HARDBOUND, MARBLE BOARDS, RED LEATHER TITLE LABEL, GILT TITLE AND (4) RIBBED BANDS ON SPINE COVER. CONDITION: VERY GOOD- GOOD; REPAIRED SPINE SEAMED ON EITHER SIDE WITH CONTEMPORARY CALF AT HINGES MATCHED WITH ORIGINAL LEATHER SPINE COVER AND ORIGINAL LEATHER BORDERS/CORNER CAPS, AREAS OF ORIGINAL EXTREMITIES CHIPPED IN SOME LEATHER AREAS, RUBBED MARBLE BOARDS (RUBBED THROUGH TO INNER BOARD IN A SMALL AREA ON FRONT BOARD, LIGHT PENCIL NOTES ON END PAPERS, TEXT PAGES LIGHT BROWN AT PAGE BORDERS, A SINGLE WORM HOLE IN EACH OF FOLD-OUT PAGINATIONS (NOT IN TEXT AREA). EX-LIBRIS (CORNELL UNIVERSITY BLIND STAMP ON BOTTOM EDGE OF TITLE PAGE).
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- De Coux and Associates Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 000961
- Title
- AN ACCOUNT OF SEVERAL NEW INVENTIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS NEW NECESSARY FOR ENGLAND, IN A DISCOURSE BY WAY OF LETTER TO THE EARL OF MARLBOURGH, RELATING TO BUILDING OF OUR ENGLISH SHIPPING, PLANNING OF OAKEN TIMBER IN THE FORESTS, APPORTIONING OF PUBLICK TAXES, THE CONSERVANCY OF ALL OUR ROYAL RIVERS, IN PARTICULAR THAT OF THE THAMES, THE SURVEYS OF THE THAMES, ETC
- Author
- WILLIAM PETTY
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- JAMES ASTWOOD
- Place of Publication
- LONDON
- Date Published
- 1691
- Keywords
- English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh", General, Letters
- Size
- 16mo
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De Coux and Associates Books
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Crockett, California
About De Coux and Associates Books
dC&A Books is a collection inspired by the world's "lost literary treasures." We specialize in antique/collectible books published during the 16th century through the 20th century (1500-present). Here you will find historical and literary works, of which include numerous Signed First Editions, many volume works, and individual books spanning various topics. This wealth of information has greatly influenced my passion for teaching. Consequently, many of the books and antiquities of my collection serve to inspire young minds by bringing world history to life in the classroom. Thank you for your business which supports the cycle of acquisition and contributes to the manifestation of new learning opportunities. Please visit often and share this site with others. Love and Light. Quality of content, condition and service go hand in hand at dC&A. Exceeding your expectations is our intention.
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