An Universal Dictionary of the Marine: Or a Copious Explanation of the technical terms and Phrases Employed in the Construction, Equipment, Furniture, MacHinery, Movements and Military Operations of a Ship...
by Falconer, William
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good/Good Minus
- Seller
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Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: David & Charles, 1970. ...Illustrated with variety of original designs of shipping in different situations together with separate views of their masts, sails, yards and rigging. To which is annexed a translation of the French sea-terms and phrases, cllected from the works of Mess. du Hamel, Aubin, Saverien etc. The 1970 reprint of the 4th edition, originally published by T. Cadell in 1780. Aside from a few dirty marks the book itself is excellent. The d/w is rubbed, slightly discoloured and heavily chipped to head and foot of spine. Spine very sunned.. Reprint. Hard. Very Good/Good Minus. 4to.
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- Bookseller
- Bookcase (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 39644
- Title
- An Universal Dictionary of the Marine: Or a Copious Explanation of the technical terms and Phrases Employed in the Construction, Equipment, Furniture, MacHinery, Movements and Military Operations of a Ship...
- Author
- Falconer, William
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good Minus
- Edition
- Reprint
- Publisher
- David & Charles
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1970
Terms of Sale
Bookcase
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Bookcase
Biblio member since 2009
Carlisle, Cumbria
About Bookcase
A Georgian four-floor antiquarian bookshop in Carlisle's historic quarter specialising in Cumbria, Scotland, Mountaineering and rare finds. We are a friendly business, which was started by a local family and is run by friendly and experienced team members.
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- Reprint
- Any printing of a book which follows the original edition. By definition, a reprint is not a first edition.
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Sunned
- Damage done to a book cover or dust jacket caused by exposure to direct sunlight. Very strong fluorescent light can cause slight...