Lot #303 - FALCONER, William - A new and universal dictionary of the Marine
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Auction House:Leski Auctions
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Sale Name:Australian & Colonial
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Sale Date:26 May 2019 ~ 12noon (AEST)
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Lot #:303
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Lot Description:FALCONER, William - A new and universal dictionary of the Marine
being, a copious explanation of the technical terms and phrases usually employed in the construction, equipment, machinery, movements, and military, as well as naval operations of ships: with such parts of astronomy, and navigation, as will be found useful to practical navigators. Illustrated with a variety of modern designs of shipping, &c. together with separate views of the masts, yards, sails, and rigging. To which is annexed, a vocabulary of French sea-phrases and terms of art, collected from the best authorities. Originally compiled by William Falconer ... now modernized and much enlarged by William Burney. [Cadell & Davies, London, 1830] Thick 8vo. Rebound in navy half leather, with grey boards and with red and green labels to spine. -
Estimate:A$300 - 500
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Realised Price:
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Category:Books & Manuscripts
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