Report of the Committee Appointed to Examine Life-Boat Models.
Published by W Clowes & Sons., 1851
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used

Seller: Elaine Beardsell, HOLMFIRTH, United KingdomElaine Beardsell
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Condition: Used - Very good
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' Report of the Committee Appointed to Examine the Life-Boat Models Submitted to Compete for the Premium offered by His Grace The Duke of Northumberland : To Which is Added, A List of the Existing Life-Boat, Rocket and Mortar Stations, and an Abstract of the Wrecks which occurred on the Shores of the British Isles in 1850. With Appendix, Maps and Plans. 77 pp + plates as called for. ' Small bookplate ' Bibliothek des k k statistischen Bureau's ' on paste down fep. Small very neat contemporary inscription on ffep. ' Presented by The Duke of Northumberland ' stamp on verso of half title. Very small ' Kais Kon Statistik ' stamp on verso of frontis and title page. Small and very neat contemporary inscription, in German, on title page. Hinges tender. Remains of small paper label on front board. Joints slightly rubbed. Internally fine. Very good hardback in publishers original blue cloth with gilt decoration and lettering.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Report of the Committee Appointed to Examine Life-Boat Models.
- Author
- Washington, John. Walker, Baldwin W et al.
- Publisher
- W Clowes & Sons.
- Publication year
- 1851
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Dimensions
- Folio - over 12 - 15" tall
Elaine Beardsell
HOLMFIRTH, United Kingdom
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