The Wonders of the Ocean: containing an account of the color, saltness, and probable depth of the ocean; of its mountains of ice, gulfs, whirlpools, currents, and of its coral and other formations and productions, so far as known, whether animal, mineral, or vegetable.

Blake, J. L.

Published by Henry & Sweetlands, Cazenovia, NY, 1845

About this Item

Fair condition leather bound first edition, 1845. No DJ. Binding is still tight and all pages are firm. Front cover is not fully shaken but is in the process of separating from the spine (from the bottom). The original leather and lettering have flaked off the right half of the spine and what remains is in poor condition. It appears that some brown tap was applied to secure the spine in the distant past, and two strips of it remain on the front and back covers. Shelf wear to top and bottom of spine, corners of covers are rounded and worn. Pages show mild tanning commensurate with age, but quite good overall. 1/8 inch creases to bottom corners of pages 50-90. 252 pages.

Seller Inventory # 000178

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Wonders of the Ocean: containing an account of the color, saltness, and probable depth of the ocean; of its mountains of ice, gulfs, whirlpools, currents, and of its coral and other formations and productions, so far as known, whether animal, mineral, or vegetable.
• Publisher: Henry & Sweetlands, Cazenovia, NY
• Publication Date: 1845
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fair
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket