Buy this book on-line Falconer, William : AN UNIVERSAL DICTIONARY OF THE MARINET.Cadell, London, 1769
4to. Unpaginated.[440pp]. Dedication page, Preface, Subscribers list.The scarce first edition which went to several issues.10 of 12 plates [lacks no 6 + 12] 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 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. A FINE COPY [lacking 2 plates]. Old half-calf, gilt lettering, marbled boards. Armorial bookplate of The Laird of Altyr's. PLEASE EMAIL FOR PHOTOS. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Original Half Calf Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Falconer, William : AN UNIVERSAL DICTIONARY OF THE MARINE. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including livres anciens, rare books, livres illustrées, out-of-print books and first editions. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |