Published by Unknown, Russia, 1893
Seller: Buybyebooks, Honiton, United Kingdom
First Edition
Glued Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Not Illustrated (illustrator). 1st Edition. Rare dictionary of naval terms from Russian to English & French from the days when tall ships were still abundant. Black card covers with remains of library stickers to front & back, spine beginning to split, some abrasion wear. 80 numbered pages, Officers Mess Depot RM (royal marines) Deal stamp in two places to front end paper, some phrases small pencil mark in margin otherwise unmarked. Pages yellowing from edges, some occasional light foxing. Glued binding holding all together, just. Size 12 x 15.8 cm This surely is a rare reminder of when Russian tall ships visited our shores and this booklet allowed naval people to communicate at least on a technical basis. I know of no other copy.