Large 8vo,[v],6-70,[2]pp., presentation inscription from the author to Sir Thomas Phillipps (the famous book and manuscript collector) at head of title, new endpapers, two small engravings in the text, orig. boards, re-backed, new printed label on upper cover, uncut. One of the earliest recorded descriptions of the use of hermetically sealed vessels to maintain buoyancy when ships are taking water. In addition he proposes using similar sealed globes as buoyancy aids for the crews of foundered ships.

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Title

A Brief Explanatory Statement of the Principle and Application of a Plan for Preventing Ships Foundering at Sea, and thereby Rendering every Ship a Life Ship.

Publisher

Printed by A. Hancock

Publication Date

1829

Binding

Hardcover

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Forest Books, ABA-ILAB
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unsatisfactory may be returned within seven days of receipt. I accept credit/debit cards - Visa, Mastercard, Maestro. Payment by cheque is also accepted - pounds Sterling only - payable to Forest Books. Telephone contact William Laywood - on (44) 01400 251865 for debit card payments or if you prefer to contact me personally. postal address: 17 Main Street, Normanton, Grantham, Lincs. NG32 3BH. Libraries can be billed. Pos...

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