Beschreibung:

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. Illustrated with a 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 Collected from the Works of Mess. Du Hamel, Aubin, Saverien, &c. Author: Falconer, William Place: London Publisher: T. Cadell Date: 1784 Description: Unpaginated. 12 folding engraved plates. (4to) 26.5x21 cm (10½x8¼"), period full calf with recent rebacking, original spine label retained, marbled endpapers renewed. Fifth Edition. An updated edition of a work of “extraordinary care and scientific thoroughness” which became the standard nautical dictionary until the end of sail. Extensive contemporary and scholarly marginal notes throughout, including additions, corrections and deletions, done in ink in a neat hand, by a very knowledgeable former owner. According to a penciled note on the front blank, one of the former owners was an experienced midshipman who served under Sir Robert Calder in the early 1800s, but it is unclear whether the marginal notes are by him. A unique, personalized copy, undoubtedly with much information gained first-hand through experience, and possibly with information found nowhere else. Lot Amendments Condition: Some scuffing to boards; a few minor repairs within; very good. Item number: 233418