Comte Pieter: First Edition (2 results)

Amsterdanm, C.F. Stemler, 1844, 1st ed., XII,237,(1 blank),(1 publisher's cat.) pag., contemporary halfcloth wirth marbled boards. = Rare account which gives an overview of costs for all different harbour services for Dutch vesselsin Great Britain's and Ireland's harbours, translated from the English. No copies listed on WorldCat outside The Netherlands.…

Beautifully illustrated guide to maritime science and theory, including navigation, from the final phase of sailing ships' dominance over world trade. Contemporary green textured cloth-covered boards with paper library numbers on the spine. 'Institution of Naval Architects. Scott Library Collection' book plate to both pastedowns, no other library markings. Christies 6 Nov 1997 Lot 36 bookmark laid in (£322 hammer). A fresh attractive copy with the author's signature of authenticity opposite page viii. Collates complete with first volume text; Vol II: 121 engraved plates with occasional spotting. Please contact Christian White Rare Books Ltd for more information or images of this item. …