The Seaman's Complete Daily Assistant and New Mariner's Compass: Being an Easy Method of Keeping a Journal at Sea

John Hamilton Moore

Published by B. Law, London, UK, 1796

About this Item

An 18th century mariner's handbook that includes sections on arithmetic and navigation with emphasis on methods to find latitude and longitude, rules of common arithmetic, decimal fractions, various applications in measurements, record keeping and more. Includes a map, extensive charts and tables, and formulas. 104 pages plus tables. 5.5" by 8.75". Leather covers are significantly worn with the front board being completely detached and peeling along the left outer edges of the front and rear; leather is heavily scuffed and shows prominent black spots. Please see photos. Corners are heavily scuffed with exposed board. Rear shoulder is cracked though intact. Spine features 6 gilt bands and is worn with a chip from the head missing. Please see photos. Binding is secure. Pastedowns are darkened and show offsetting. Endpapers are missing though a portion of the ffep remains attached. Please see photos. Interior is age-toned with foxing. The title page of the Journal bears writing in pencil otherwise the inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks.Text block edges are darkened with an indentation to the bottom edge. Book may exhibit additional minor signs of age or wear. Postage for oversized and international shipping will be calculated by size and weight. AbeBooks shipping quotes are ESTIMATES only. If actual shipping cost is less than the AbeBooks estimate, it is our practice to REFUND the difference to the buyer.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Seaman's Complete Daily Assistant and New Mariner's Compass: Being an Easy Method of Keeping a Journal at Sea
• Publisher: B. Law, London, UK
• Publication Date: 1796
• Binding: Leatherbound
• Edition: 5th or later Edition
• Condition: Poor
• Seller catalogs:
  • Travel, Maps, Locations
  • Antiquarian
  • Craftmanship & Technical