Rare Antique Book 1860 Rovings on Land and Sea by Capt. Henry E. Davenport | Victorian Travel & Maritime History

Captain Henry E. Davenport

Published by Thayer and Eldridge, Boston, 1860

About this Item

? Rare 1860 Antique Book ? Rovings on Land and Sea by Capt. Henry E. Davenport

A rare original 1860 antique book, Rovings on Land and Sea by Capt. Henry E. Davenport, offering a fascinating glimpse into Victorian-era travel, maritime life, and 19th-century exploration. This authentic period volume captures the spirit of adventure at sea and abroad, written by a seasoned sea captain with firsthand experience.

Perfect for antique book collectors, maritime history enthusiasts, or as a striking Victorian décor accent for libraries, studies, or coastal interiors.

? Book Details

Title: Rovings on Land and Sea

Author: Capt. Henry E. Davenport

Publication Year: 1860

Format: Hardcover (original antique edition)

Era: Victorian / 19th Century

Subject: Maritime history, sea adventures, travel narratives

? Why This Book Is Special

? Genuine 19th-century antique (not a reprint)
? Written by a sea captain with authentic maritime insight
? Ideal for collectors, historians, and nautical décor lovers
? A unique gift for book lovers or maritime enthusiasts
? Adds instant character to bookshelves, studies, or offices

? Condition

Please review photos carefully and feel free to message with questions. It has some wear and some pages may be loosely attached, but it is in great condition for its age!
There is also some beautiful handwriting on the front page from the 1860s.

? Perfect For

Antique & rare book collectors

Maritime or nautical history fans

Victorian-era literature lovers

Coastal, nautical, or vintage home décor

Unique historic gift ideas.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1768342696019

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Rare Antique Book 1860 Rovings on Land and Sea by Capt. Henry E. Davenport | Victorian Travel & Maritime History
• Publisher: Thayer and Eldridge, Boston
• Publication Date: 1860
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Printing: Printing Unknown
• Condition: Fair
• Dimensions: 1.5W x 6.5H x 4.5D inches 1.5 inches width by 6.5 inches height by 4.5 inches depth
• Weight: 11 ounces
• Seller catalogs:
  • vintage
  • history
  • travel