First Pharos of the Eastern Seas; Horsburgh Lighthouse

Pavitt, J.A.L.

Published by Donald Moore Press, Ltd., Singapore, 1966

Condition: Very Good Hardcover

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Clean, tight, small, rare 8vo, 52pp, multiple illustrations. Light fading and slight shelf wear. An extremely rare, book. It is the story of the spectacular Horsburgh Lighthouse built in the Straits of Singapore on Pedra Branca Island in the South China Seas in 1855 as a deterrent to shipwrecks in the Straits. One of the first lighthouses, hence "first pharos" (a lighthouse or beacon) or "lighthouse for all nations". Seller Inventory # 17244

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Title: First Pharos of the Eastern Seas; Horsburgh ...

Publisher: Donald Moore Press, Ltd., Singapore

Publication Date: 1966

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: missing

Edition: First edition.

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