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... Author: Falconer, William Place Published: London Publisher: Printed for T. Cadell Date Published: 1784 Description: Unpaginated. 12 folding engraved plates. (4to) 26.5x21 cm (10½x8¼"), period full calf with joints repaired. A new edition, corrected. Updated edition of a work of “extraordinary care and scientific thoroughness” which became the standard nautical dictionary. Condition: Boards worn, spine rubbed and spine tips chipped; front board starting despite repair; light foxing, some plates offsetting and with short tears; very good. Item#: 359952 Headline: Universal Dictionary of the Marine 1784
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... Author: Falconer, William Place Published: London Publisher: Printed for T. Cadell Date Published: 1784 Description: Unpaginated. 12 folding engraved plates. (4to) 26.5x21 cm (10½x8¼"), period full calf with joints repaired. A new edition, corrected. Updated edition of a work of “extraordinary care and scientific thoroughness” which became the standard nautical dictionary. Condition: Boards worn, spine rubbed and spine tips chipped; front board starting despite repair; light foxing, some plates offsetting and with short tears; very good. Item#: 359952 Headline: Universal Dictionary of the Marine 1784
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