An Universal Dictionary of the Marine
first edition , list of subscribers, 12 folding engraved plates, several with tears repaired, plates browned, occasional spotting, long manuscript note in contemporary hand on verso of title concerning the binding & colours achieved in tanning and complaining that the binder had “injurd the colour greatly by using the iron too hot”, engraved Melville bookplate, contemporary green calf with gilt border, spine gilt in compartments with red morocco label, rubbed, joints split, spine a little worn at head and foot, preserved in board slip-case, [Scott Coll. 342], 4to, for T.Cadell, 1769.
An Universal Dictionary of the Marine
first edition , list of subscribers, 12 folding engraved plates, several with tears repaired, plates browned, occasional spotting, long manuscript note in contemporary hand on verso of title concerning the binding & colours achieved in tanning and complaining that the binder had “injurd the colour greatly by using the iron too hot”, engraved Melville bookplate, contemporary green calf with gilt border, spine gilt in compartments with red morocco label, rubbed, joints split, spine a little worn at head and foot, preserved in board slip-case, [Scott Coll. 342], 4to, for T.Cadell, 1769.
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