A Complete Epitome of Practical Navigation, Containing All Necessary Instructions for Keeping a Ship's Reckoning at Sea: With the Most Approved Methods of Ascertaining the Latitude by Meridian, Single or Double Altitudes, and the Longitude, By Chronometers, or Lunar Observations; Including A Journal Of A Voyage From London To Australia; and every other requisite to form the Complete Navigator; etc etc

Published by Charles Wilson, 1872

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Seller: Steve Liddle, ABA PBFA ILAB, Bristol, United KingdomSteve Liddle, ABA PBFA ILAB

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20th Stereotype Edition, 'considerably augmented & improved and adapted to the New Nautical Almanac'. A standard work for seamen of the nineteenth century. Publisher's ( I think ) half morocco binding, gilt lettered. Front joint starting to crack but remains very sound, some wear to extremities, old sealing wax stains to endpapers. Inscription on front free endpaper 'Ailsa', presumably the former owner's boat/ship at the time. Presentable, clean and sound copy. Main text xii + 344 + Tables xliv + 359 pages, 9 engraved plates, Approx. size 8.5" by 5.5". Quantity Available: 1. Category: Ships & the Sea; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 28619.

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Title
A Complete Epitome of Practical Navigation, Containing All Necessary Instructions for Keeping a Ship's Reckoning at Sea: With the Most Approved Methods of Ascertaining the Latitude by Meridian, Single or Double Altitudes, and the Longitude, By Chronometers, or Lunar Observations; Including A Journal Of A Voyage From London To Australia; and every other requisite to form the Complete Navigator; etc etc
Author
Norie, J.W. & Martin, A.B.
Publisher
Charles Wilson
Publication year
1872
Condition
Good
Dust jacket
No Dust Jacket
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
Later Edition.
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Steve Liddle, ABA PBFA ILAB

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Established ( as Patterson & Liddle ) Bristol 1982. Bookshops in Bristol and Bath from 1982 - 2005. Now sole trader working from home and at the larger PBFA/ABA book fairs. Occasional catalogues.

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