The Book of the Sextant, with Ancient and Modern Instruments of Navigation

Hughes, (A.J.)

Published by Brown, Son & Ferguson, Ltd, Glasgow, 1944

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Seller: The Petersfield Bookshop, ABA, ILAB, Petersfield, Hampshire, United KingdomThe Petersfield Bookshop, ABA, ILAB

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Blue cloth backstrip with printed paper covered sides, illustrated in black & white. Some discolouration to covers and previous owner's name to endpaper, but contents otherwise clean and sound. Size: Octavo. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Science & Technology; Inventory No: 92727.

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Title
The Book of the Sextant, with Ancient and Modern Instruments of Navigation
Author
Hughes, (A.J.)
Publisher
Brown, Son & Ferguson, Ltd, Glasgow
Publication year
1944
Condition
Good
Dust jacket
No Dust Jacket
Binding
Hardcover (Quarter Cloth)
Edition
Reprint.
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Science & Technology

The Petersfield Bookshop, ABA, ILAB

Petersfield, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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Are opening hours are from 10:00 to 17:00, Monday to Saturday. (Other times available by appointment). There is nearby "Pay & Display" parking available, and we are short walk from Petersfield Station (On the London to Portsmouth route). "The Petersfield Bookshop" specialises in buying and selling Antiquarian and second-hand books, but also sells antique maps and prints and. Inside the shop there is a display of antique dolls from Ann Westwood's private collection. A special feature of the premises is a canopied forecourt where second-hand books can be bought 24 hours a day, 365 days a year! "The Petersfield Bookshop" was founded in 1918 by Dr Harry Roberts, an East End doctor who had helped set up the Panel Scheme (the predecessor of the National Health Service). In 1958, Frank Westwood bought the business and relocated it to Chapel Street. Sadly Frank passed away in January 2006 but the shop continues as a family business, with Frank's wife Ann and sons David and John being partners.…

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The Petersfield Bookshop

16A Chapel Street
Petersfield, United Kingdom GU32 3DS

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