Full original blue cloth boards. Upper and lower with blind framing and blind motifs. Upper with title in gilt in gilt frame., Honore Sebastien Vial de Clairbois (1733 ? 1816) was a French soldier, naval engineer, and naval historian. His Traite Elementaire was originally published in 1787 and became an important reference work for naval engineers at the time. , Size : Thin 8vo.(225x140 mm), With 5 folding plates, all but one numbered, showing diagrams and cross-sections of ships and other pieces of naval architecture. Interior is clean and crisp. Plates loose inside. Spine sunned. Lower free endpaper with tear at gutter. A very good example. Seller Inventory # B6814

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Title: Elements of Naval Architecture: being a ...

Publisher: John Russell Smith. Translated by J.N. Strange., London

Publication Date: 1846

Binding: Hardcover

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Alexandre Antique Prints, Maps & Books are specialist dealers in 15th to 19th century Prints, Maps and Books. The gallery is able to offer one of the largest selections of Prints and Maps available in North America. The business was founded in 1982 and has supplied Prints, Maps and Books to many private and public art collectors. It strives to present a friendly and helpful atmosphere to both expert and amateur collectors. The shop has grown considerably since its humble beginnings to an internationally respected firm. We exhibit at major map & book fairs in North America and Europe and are happy to organize presentations of materials for corporations, interior designers and individuals. We are always interested in purchasing collections or individual items of quality. Catalogues and lists are issued periodically and we would be delighted to have details of customers specific interests, so we can contact them when examples come into stock.

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