12mo. Pp. vi,90. A catalogue of early navigational instruments from the collection of the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich. With nine photographic plates of complex instruments and chronometers, made when beauty accompanied function, and ten figures. Over 350 instruments are described. Near fine, rebound in cloth boards, with original pictorial wrappers bound-in. Spine label taped on; small spot to cover; bookplate.

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Title: Instruments of Navigation. A Catalogue and Description of the Tools used by Seamen to find their way.
Publisher: Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London
Publication Date: 1958
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket, as issued

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Lackland Books is a small, internet-only outfit in Cambridge, MA. We specialize in books on Renaissance and Medieval art, illustrated books, and Classical Latin literature.

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Our books are carefully curated and described. If the description is inaccurate, we'll gladly issue a refund upon receiving the returned book.

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