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1. Anon. A DESCRIPTION OF GIBRALTAR WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE BLOCKADE, SIEGE, THE ATTEMPT BY NINE SAIL OF FIRE-SHIPS, THE SALLY MADE FROM THE GARRISON, AND EVERY THING REMARKABLE OR WORTHY NOTICE THAT HAS OCCURRED IN THAT PLACE SINCE THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SPANISH WAR: LIKEWISE THE VAST IMPORTANCE OF THIS VALUABLE FORTRESS TO GREAT BRITAIN CLEARLY STATED AND EXPLAINED. Lon. 1782. b/w folding map, plate. 52, (2) pp. Scarce contemporary account of the Seige of Gibraltar, and an important source for later historians. It includes a large folding plan of the peninsula, with detailed annotations, a plate of a Spanish gun boat, and a list of British ships. OCLC shows 5 institutional holdings of the book, though there are more in microform. However, it is quite scarce in the trade. Bound in original marbled boards, rebacked in period calf with label. $1200 |
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2. Anon. AN INTRODUCTORY DISCOURSE CONTAINING THE WHOLE HISTORY OF NAVIGATION... n.p. n.d. b/w map. Folio, pp. ix-lxxii. Extracted from Churchill’s Voyages, Lon. 1732. Contains a history of exploration up to the mid 1600s. See Sabin 13015. Fine condition, redound in crimson morocco over matching boards. $150 |
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3. Anon. BRITISH SPORTS AND SPORTSMEN: THE STORY OF SHIPPING. Lon. n.d. b/w plates. Folio, xv, 497 pp. Part of a series which included works on Yachtsmen, Hunting and suchlike, in the years following the First World War. It is hard to say what defined shipping as a British sport, except that many of the men involved in it were sportsmen in their spare time. Over one hundred of these gents are profiled here, along with the shipping lines they worked for, and the ships of those lines. In addition there are historical articles on London River, Clyde, Mersey, Tyne, Humber, Bristol and other shipping centers, as well as Lloyd's, and other insurance companies, the fisheries, and shipping in WWI. A huge, impressive volume, bound in full red morocco with gilt decoration. #158 in a limited edition of 1000 copies. Minor wear to covers, text clean. $150 |
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4. Anon. LETTERS INTERCEPTED ON BOARD THE ADMIRAL APLIN, CAPTURED BY THE FRENCH; AND INSERTED BY THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT IN THE MONITEUR... Lon. 1804. iv, 107, 48 pp. Apparently, a propaganda piece from the Napoleonic Wars. The book purports to be a series of communications proposing and planning for an invasion of France by the British, which, naturally enough, was being used to whip up anti-British sentiment in France. The editors publish them here in hopes of vindicating Britain “from those erroneous interpretations of their feelings.” Title page tipped in with tape, bottom edge torn with slight loss to imprint. Otherwise a nice copy, bound in later full calf. Scarce. $225 |
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5. Anon. NAVIAGTION. n.p. n.d. b/4 engraved plates. Folio, pp. 1449-1476. Two long articles on 18th century naval architecture and navigation illustrated with four engraved plates, probably extracted from Hallam’s Encyclopedia of 1788 or the first Encyclopedia Britannica, Alexander Hogg, 1788. Fine condition, rebound in blue boards. $150 |
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6. Anon. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF MASTER SHIPWRIGHTS ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF SHIPS OF WAR... Lon. 1843. folding b/w plates. Folio, 70, (1) pp. plus plates. “With the observations of the surveyor of the Navy thereon.” State of the art design and construction in this important transitional period. Ten folding plates, some of them extending several feet, and twenty full page plates. Ex-libris the Admiralty library. Bound in half calf over marbled boards. VG $500 |
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7. Anon. THE LAWS OF OLERON. Color facsimiles. Unpaginated. This is the so-called “Black Book” text of the Laws of Oleron, color facsimiles of the 21 leaves of rubricated manuscript, comprising the oldest menieval sea laws known to survive. They date from at least the 12th century. This illuminated manuscript was made in the 15th century. It was reproduced in 1960 in a limited edition of 200 copies to celebrate the Sexentary of the Court of Admiralty. #114 of 200 copies, in Fine condition with presentation slip. $50 |
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8. (Anson, George) A VOYAGE ROUND THE WORLD IN THE YEARS MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV Lon. 1748 b/w folding plates, charts. 4to (34), 417, (2) pp. A handsome, tall copy (11 1/4/inches) of the true first edition, one of only 350 copies, on large paper and with the subscribers’ list (p. 319 is misnumbered 219, plates are unnumbered). It is also one of the great sea adventures in the literature. Anson was sent to the Pacific with eight ships to cut off Spain’s wealth at its sources in South America. His raids yielded more than a million pounds sterling and turned the balance of power in the Pacific against the Spanish. Wonderfully illustrated, with 42 plates and maps, many of which fold. See Hill 1817. Borba de Moraes I, p. 38. Cowan, pp. 5-6. Cox I, p. 49. Plates and pages lightly and evenly tanned. Bound in quarter calf over marbled boards with vellum corners and spine label. A handsome copy of a classic voyage. $5000 |
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9. Anson, George (Compiled by Richard Walter). A VOYAGE ROUND THE WORLD IN THE YEARS 1740, 1741, 1742, 1743, 1744... Lon. 1821. b/w fldg chart. xvi, 444 pp. 19th century edition of a book that remained a best seller for a century after Anson’s epic cruise. Bound in full calf with spine label. Some cover wear. Folding map in good condition. Text clean. $125 |
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10. Anstruther, Robert H. and Raffaele Settembrini. SEA-FARING PHRASES AND TECHNICAL TERMS ENGLISH AND ITALIAN FOR THE USE OF NAVAL OFFICERS Portsmouth, UK. 1894. Color plates. 134 pp. With color plates of insignia and flags. Copy of author and collector Mario Witt, with his bookplate. VG $50 |
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11. Ballantyne, R.M. MAN ON THE OCEAN. Lon. 1877. b/w ills. 12mo. 368 pp. “A book about boats and ships” by this prolific author of juvenile fiction, and veteran of the Hudsonb’s Bay Company. Some cover wear. Good. $20 |
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12. Barker H.M. THE OLD SAILOR'S JOLLY BOAT,LADEN WITH TALES,YARNS,SCRAPS,FRAGMENTS,ETC,TO PLEASE ALL HANDS. Lon. 1844. b/w plates. vii, 456 pp. Collection of nautical gags, tales, poems and essays. With twenty-four engraved plates by Cruikshank. Occasional tanning and foxing to plates. Bound in half calf over marbled boards. Some cover wear, Good $50 |
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13. Barrington, George Winslow.50 REMARKABLE VOYAGES AND SHIPWRECKS. Lon. n.d. b/w plates. 432 pp. “Being a popular collection of extraordinary and authentic sea narratives relating to all parts of the globe.” Second ed. VG in maroon cloth with gilt spine decoration $35 |
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14. Beckett, W. N. T. A FEW NAVAL CUSTOMS, EXPRESSIONS, TRADITIONS AND SUPERSTITIONS. Portsmouth, UK n.d. 12mo. 86, (5) pp. Second edition. An interesting work written in narrative rather than alphabetized dictionary style2 $25 |
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15. Benham Hervey. ONCE UPON A TIDE. Lon. (1955) b/w line ills., plates. 240 pp. Fishing industry and craft of Britain’s North Sea fishery. VG $20 |
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16. Board of Trade (London.) INSTRUCTIONS AS TO THE SURVEY OF THE HULL, EQUIPMENTS, AND MACHINERY OF STEAM SHIPS CARRYING PASSENGERS. (BOUND WITH) INSTRUCTIONS AS TO THE SURVEY OF PASSENGER ACCOMODATION, CREW SPACES, LIGHTS AND FOG SIGNALS. Lon. 1883. b/w plates with red highlights. Two vols. xiii, 51; vi, 64, (6) pp. Bound in original cloth. Cover lettering worn. $75 |
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17. Bouguer, Pierre. TRAITE DU NAVIRE, DE SA CONSTRUCTION, ET DE SES MOUVEMENS. Paris. 1746. b/w folding plates. engraved chapter head. to. xl, 682, (4) “First edition of the first treatise on naval architecture written on a scientific basis.” Horblit sale, 153. According to the Scott catalog, Bouguer knew his stuff. “He succeeded his father as professor of hydrography ... in 1713. In 1730 he was appointed professor of hydrography at Havre. In 1735 he accompanied Charles Marie de La Condamine on a scientific expedition to Peru...” He was awarded several prizes by the Academie Royale des Sciences for his work in mathematics and navigation. Bouguer was one of the first to investigate mathematical principles as related to shipbuilding, and devised methods for calculating displacement and stability. Scott 256. Polak 1050. Contemporary mottled calf, spine gilt, joints worn but attached, quite an attractive copy. $2000 |
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18. Bowditch, Nathaniel. THE NEW AMERICAN PRACTICAL NAVIGATOR. NY. 1837. b/w charts. xv, 317, 439 pp.. Tenth edition, and the first published after the death of Nathaniel Bowditch, his son Jonathan having taken over editing responsibilities. It contains a notice of Bowditch’s death and has a somewhat confused chronology. “Although the title page is dated 1837... this edition was probably printed late in the year of 1838.” - Campbell 14. A nice copy in original full calf binding with spine label. The hinges have been professionally reinforced. $300 |
| 19. Bradshaw, A. R. ENGLISH-FRENCH NAVAL TERMS. Lon. 1932. 284 pp. “With alpohabetical indices.” Craig p. 90. VG $25 | |
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20. Brady, William. THE KEDGE ANCHOR; OR, YOUNG SAILOR’S ASSISTANT... NY. 1857. b/w ills. 400 pp. Ninth edition of the text that defined standard practice in its day, “...appertaining to the practical evolutions of modern seamanship, rigging, knotting, splicing, blocks, purchases, running rigging...tables of rigging, spars, sails, canvass, cordage, chain and hemp cables, hawsers... ” Light waterstain on upper corner of first few pages, else VG. Solidy rebound in red buckram with spine label. $100 |
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21. Brewington, M.V. and Dorothy. KENDALL WHALING MUSEUM PAINTINGS (AND) KENDALL WHALING MUSEUM PRINTS. Sharon, MA. 1965, 1969. Color and b/w plates. 2 vols. xiii, 137; vii, 209 pp. First editions of these useful and well-produced references. Hundreds of paintings and prints reproduced with descriptions. Very light stain at base of spine of “Paintings” volume” else VG. 2 volumes. $200 |
| 22. (British Admiralty). TRIAL OF THE ADMIRABLE JOHN BYNG, AT A COURT MARTIAL... Lon. 1757. Folio. 130, 19 pp. (with additional pp. *37, *38, *73-*76 inserted) First edition. On his way to relieve the garrison on Minorca during the Seven Years’ War, Byng was surprised by the French fleet. After an indecisive engagement with the French he retreated without making any effort to resupply the garrison. With public and official opinion against him, Byng was found guilty of dereliction of his duties, and was executed. See DNB. NMM V, part 1, 1168. Title page remounted, text otherwise clean and in good condition. Contemporary marbled boards rebacked in modern cloth with gold spine lettering. $350 | |
| 23. Campbell, Dr. J and John Kent. BIOGRAPHIA NAUTICA: OR, MEMOIRS OF THOSE ILLUSTRIOUS SEAMEN, TO WHOSE INTREPIDITY AND CONDUCT THE ENGLISH ARE INDEBTED... Dublin 1785. b/w engravings. 5 vols. Various paginations. Campbell was a career author, and a friend of Samuel Johnson’s. This is probably his most popular work, going through several editions since its initial appearance in 1742-4. It covers the period from the Norman invasion to 1779, and in one of the sources of the tradition of British naval hagiography. This is the most widely printed edition, and is the edition cited in NMM “Biography” II, #67. Smith I, 292. Sabin 10237. A clean set in original full calf. Labels are present but have faded. 5 vols. $750 | |
| 24. Campbell, John F. HISTORY AND BIBLIOGRAPHY OF THE NEW AMERICAN PRACTICAL NAVIGATOR AND THE AMERICAN COAST PILOT. Salem, MA. 1964. b/w plates. xvi, 134 pp. Standard reference for these works. One of 1000 copies printed, and out of print. VG $100 | |
| 25. Chandler, Charles Lyon. EARLY SHIP BUILDING ON THE RIVER DELAWARE. (SPINE TITLE) Phila. 1832. b/w ills., plates, some folding. vii, pp. 465-582 In fact, this is No. 5, Vol. 213 of the Journal of the Franklin Institute, containing three shorter articles and various notes, as well as Chandler’s piece, which occupies pp. 515-548. In quarter calf wrapper, with original paper wraps intact. A scarce and interesting article. $35 | |
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26. Chapelle, Howard I. THE HISTORY OF AMERICAN SAILING SHIPS. NY. 1935. b/w and color plates, signed etching. xvii, 400 pp. A standard and still useful survey of American craft, with lines plans and views. This is copy #43 in a limited edition of 125 signed by Chapelle, with a signed etching and tipped in color plates by marine artist George C. Wales. A A VGcopy bound in full blue cloth with red spine label. $250 |
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27. Chas. D. Durkee & Co. MARINE HARDWARE. LAUNCH, YACHT AND SHIP CHANDLERY SUPPLIES. Durkee. NY. n.d. (ca. 1900) b/w ills. throughout. 392 pp. A splendid catalog, with thousands of items pictured... steering mechanisms, windlasses, anchors, blocks, line wire ropes, tools... it just goes on and on. Pages interleaved with blanks. VG $150. A second copy, covers slightly worn, without interleaved blanks. $125 |
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28. Cooke, Francis B. . SEAMANSHIP FOR YACHTSMEN. Lon. 1923. b/w plates. (4), 187 pp. First ed. Toy 1983 calls it “interesting and well written.” VG $25 |
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29. Cooke, Francis B. SINGLE-HANDED CRUISING. Lon. 1931. b/w ills., plates, some folding. vii, 181 pp. Third ed. Toy 3849 says, “An interesting discussion of hulls, rigs, gear, and techniques of the first two decades of the century. Has a full description of the Wykeham-Martin roller-furling jib.” VG $30 |
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30. Coubro & Scrutton, Ltd. CATALOG 1922. Lon. 1922. 4to. lvii, 301 pp. A wonderfully illustrated trade catalog of this firm which billed itself as “ship store and export merchants. Ships’ furnishers and bonded stores. Steamship furnishers. Manufacturers of sails, Tarpailins, van covers, sheets and flags, wood and iron pulley and yacht blocks... masts, oars and sculls. Ships’ fendoffs of all kinds and shapes. Ship compasses, sounding machines and binnacles. Wireless masts and accessories. Engineers and ship smiths. Ship joiners. Brass and iron founders. Riggers. Tarpaulins, tents & marquees let on hire. Lifeboat equipments.” With subject index and photo illustrations. VG $150 |
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31. “Craven”. (Donald Walker.) WALKER’S MANLY EXERCISES. Lon. 1835. b/w plates, engravings. xix, 298, (7 catalog) pp. This is an early edition of the first book on rowing, with seven pages of text and four plates showing beginning, middle and end of the pull, and return of the sculls. There is also a twenty page chapter on sailing, with five plates. Swimming, running, skating, gymnastics and boxing are some of the other sports described and illustrated. First published in 1834, this is the third edition, “with important additions.” A clean copy, rebound in plain red boards. $250 |
| 32. Culver, Henry B. CONTEMPORARY SCALE MODELS OF VESSELS OF THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY... NY. (1926) Sepia toned photo plates. Folio. xiv, 48 (ie 96) pp. “Being a collection of illustrations of authentic productions of the model maker’s art of that period, gathered from many sources, together with brief descriptions and identifications thereof where possible.” #100 in a limited edition of 1000 copies. McDonald 474. About Fine in plain brown dj. which is chipped $150 | |
| 33. Cunningham, J. T. MARKETABLE MARINE FISHES OF THE BRITISH ISLANDS. Lon. 1896. b/w ills. xvi, 375 pp. History, natural history, and “practical methods of increasing the supply of fish.” Herring, family, garfish, flatfish, cod, mullet, bream, mackerel, john dory and others. Some edge wear, rubbing, scattered foxing. $75 | |
| 34. (Currier, Nathaniel) Print. CLIPPER SHIP FLYING CLOUD A colored lithograph of the famous extreme clipper ship built by Donald McKay and launched in 1851. The print was issued by Nathaniel Currier in 1852, five years before his partnership with James Ives. Done by E. Brown after a painting by Buttersworth. Dimensions, title and dedication printed in the bottom margin. This is not a hand colored copy or one of the later restrikes issued in 1915, but is done from the original stone with tint stone coloring. Light breaks in the lettering suggest it may be a later state, issued following a record run by the Flying Cloud a few years after 1852. A clean image with deep, rich color and wide margins. Faint smudge on right margin, not touching image. Image size is approximately 23 1/2 x 19 inches. Matted and framed, it measures 34 x 28 inches. $2500 | |
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35. Davis, Charles. THE BUILT-UP SHIP MODEL. Salem, MA. 1933. b/w plates, ills. viii, 206 pp. “Good on built-up techniques”—McDonald 370. Number 44 of 97 limited large paper copies published by the Marine Research Society. Fine in worn slipcase $100 |
| 36. Davis, Charles G. HOW SAILS ARE MADE AND HANDLED. NY. (1931) b/w ills. 12mo. 156 pp. “With a chapter on racing kinks.” Reprinted from Rudder Magazine.VG, dj. $35 | |
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37. Davis, Charles G. SHIP MODELS: HOW TO BUILD THEM. Salem, MA. 1925. b/w plates, ills. xii, 139 pp. “A standard account, with plans for Sea Witch in a ‘reconstruction’ by Davis, the conjectural deck layout of which has served to influence many other clipper plans.”—McDonald 367. Number 53 in a limited edition of 97 copies. About a Fine copy in worn, chipped slipcase. $100 |
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38. Davis, Charles G. SHIPPING AND CRAFT IN SILHOUETTE. Salem, 1929. b/w ills. 8 pp. text plus full page silhouettes. One hundred two silhouettes of working craft from around the world, with brief descriptions. This is copy #16 in a limited edition of 97 copies issued by the Marine Research Society. Fine in worn and chipped slipcase. $100 |
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39. Davis, Charles G. THE SHIP MODEL BUILDER’S ASSISTANT. Salem. 1926. b/w plates, ills. 275 pp. “Perhaps the best longer introductory manual still on all techniques... very useful reprints of masting and sparring proportions and tables.” —McDonald 368. Number 58 in the special large paper edition limited to 97 copies. Fine in worn slipcase. $100 |
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40. De Roos, Fred. Fitzgerald. PERSONAL NARRATIVE OF TRAVELS IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA IN 1826... WITH REMARKS ON THE PRESENT STATE OF THE AMERICAN NAVY. Lon. 1827. b/w litho plates, one folding. xii, 207 pp. De Roos travelled the east coast from Washington up through Baltimore, Philadelphia, Boston and Eastport, as far north a Halifax, then to Quebec. The 14 lithographed plates picture New York, Philadelphia, Halifax, as well as Niagra Falls and inland locations. His comments on naval affairs occur throughout, and are, as Smith notes, delivered from a British viewpoint. First ed. Howes D-268. Smith II, 2344. In very pretty 19th century calf over marbled boards, with gilt and blind stamped spine. $350 |
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41. (Dick, William Brisbane,) DICK’S YACHTING AND SAILING. NY. n.d. b/w ills. 12 mo. 139 pp. plus publisher’s catalog. “Containing practical instructions in all that pertains to the construction, rigging and management of sloop, yawl, ketch-rigged, cutter, cat and other yachts.” Toy 1852. VG in decorated cloth cover.. $35 |
| 42. Drowne, Solomon. JOURNAL OF A CRUISE IN THE FALL OF 1780... NY. 1872. 4to. 27 pp. “In the private-sloop of war Hope. By Solomon Drowne, M.D. of Providence, R.I. with “notes” by Henry T. Drowne.” Journal of a Revolutionary War privateering cruise. The “notes” are primarily genealogical.” According to Howes, D-510. This book should have plates, which are not present here. Text complete. $50 | |
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43. “E.M.” MANUEL POUR LA NAVIGACION EN ESCADRE Paris. 1836. b/w plates, handcolored ills. 12mo. 136, VI tables, plus 12 pp. manuscript. “Extraits de la tactique navale de 1832, par EM, lieutenant de fregate.” Manual in French on naval battle tactics and maneuvers, with many diagrams of sailing formations in text. This copy has, in addition, a frontispiece plate of 34 small handcolored flags in tabular fashion corresponding to particular vessels. At the back are another 11 pages in tidy manuscript, including 2 pages showing how to employ flags (again, handcolored) in various combinations for signals. Polak 6339. A very attractive little item, bound in full black leather with gold spine lettering. $1000 |
| 44. Eames, Aled SHIPS AND SEAMEN OF ANGLESEY, 1558-1918 (Anglesey. 1973). b/w plates. 674 pp. “Studies in maritime and local history.” Thorough and engrossing piece of work on Welch maritime history. VG, dj. $75 | |
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45. Eggers, Jacob von. NEUES KRIEGS-INGENIEUR - ARTILLERIE- SEE- UND RITTER-LEXICON. Dresden. 1757. b/w engraved folding plates. Two vols. Various paginations, over 1500 pp. total. “Worinnen Alles, was einem Offizier, Ingenieur, Artilleristen und Seefahrenden aus der Tactique, der Civil-Militair-und Schiffbaukunst, der Artillerie, der Mechanic, dem Seewesen ec. zu wissen nöthig...” An interesting old technical dictionary. See Craig p. 13. Includes shipbuilding, rigging, ship handling, and naval tactics. With twenty-nine folding engraved plates of fortifications, shipbuilding, artillery, flags, etc. With bookplate of collector and author Mario Witt. Waterstain at top of first pages in Vol. I, else VG. Bound in orginal calf boards, rebacked with gold lettering and decoration on spines. Two vols. $750 |
| 46. Elliott, Henry, James Swan and Howard Clark, Frederick True, and others. EXCERPT FROM FISHERIES AND FISHERY INDUSTRIES OF THE UNITED STATES. Wash. xxxx n.d. (ie., 1887) b/w ills. 4to. pp. 319-881 Sections 18 through 21, covering reports on fisheries of seals, turtles, oysters, lobsters etc. Leather binding worn, scuffed and some tears, internally VG. $75 | |
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47. Ellis, Leonard Bolles. HISTORY OF NEW BEDFORD AND ITS VICINITY. 1602-1892. Syracuse. 1892. 731, 175 pp. Revolution, War of 1812, whaling, shipbuilding, mills, oil industry, genealogies (including histories of the Crapo and Rotch families), as well as the less exciting aspects of local history — average rainfall, annals of the Odd Fellows, etc. in this comprehensive work. Haskell, “Mass. Bib.” 2175. Howes E-120. Sturdily rebound in red buckram with label. VG $150 |
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48. England, Richard. SCHOONERMAN Lon. (1981). b/w plates. 293, (1) pp. England was “former Master-Owner of Nellie Bywater , Britain's last fully-rigged merchant schooner.” VG, dj. $20 |
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49. Ephemera. BROADSHEET “SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE” 1782. Folio sheet, 7 1/2 x 12 inches. This broasheet extra announces English victories against the French in the West Indies - specifically Hood’s captures of the Caton, Jason, L’Amiable, amd the Ceres, and the capture of Comte de Grasse’s Ville de Paris at the Battle of the Saites, in April, 1782. This is a contemporary news flash, printed by Thomas Harrison in Warwick Lane, 1782. With halfpenny tax stamp in lower right corner. Rare. $750 |
| 50. Esquemeling, John . THE BUCCANEERS OF AMERICA A TRUE ACCOUNT OF THE MOST REMARKABLE ASSAULTS COMMITTED IN LATE YEARS UPON THE COASTS OF THE WEST INDIESBY THE BUCCANEERS OF JAMAICA & TORTUGA (BOTH ENGLISH & FRENCH) CONTAINING ALSO BASIL RINGROSE'S ACCOUNT OF THE DANGEROUS VOYAGE & BOLD ASSAULTS OF CAPTAIN BARTHOLOMEW SHARP & OTHERS. Lon. 1893. b/w plates. xxxv, 508 pp. Clean copy of one of the best modern reprints, solidly bound in black buckram. Library call numbers on spine. No other markings. $75 |
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