A Complete Epitome of Practical Navigation, Containing All Necessary Instructions for Keeping a Ship's Reckoning at Sea: With the Most Approved Methods of Ascertaining the Latitude by Meridian, Single or Double Altitudes, and the Longitude, By Chronometers, or Lunar Observations; Including A Journal Of A Voyage From London To Australia; and every other requisite to form the Complete Navigator; etc etc

20th Stereotype Edition, 'considerably augmented & improved and adapted to the New Nautical Almanac'. A standard work for seamen of the nineteenth century. Publisher's ( I think ) half morocco binding, gilt lettered. Front joint starting to crack but remains very sound, some wear to extremities, old sealing wax stains to endpapers. Inscription on front free endpaper 'Ailsa', presumably the former owner's boat/ship at the time. Presentable, clean and sound copy. Main text xii + 344 + Tables xliv + 359 pages, 9 engraved plates, Approx. size 8.5" by 5.5". Quantity Available: 1. Category: Ships & the Sea; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 28619.