Rudiments of Naval Architecture; or, an Exposition of the Elementary Principles of the Science and the Practical Application to Naval Construction; Compiled For the Use of Beginners [Bound with the second edition 1851]

Peake, James

Published by John Weale, Architectural Library 1849 & 1851, London, 1849

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vi,ii-132 & xii,173 Pp. 1st. edition has 17 figures, tables & 6 folding plates; the second edition has 12 plates (3 folding), tables & numerous figures in the text The binding has some extreme wear, the front board has a crack at the bottom corner and there is a small gilt stamp 'Nova Scotia School Library' to the top of the spine. Bound in the original half brown calf with marbled boards and gilt title and borders to spine.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Rudiments of Naval Architecture; or, an Exposition of the Elementary Principles of the Science and the Practical Application to Naval Construction; Compiled For the Use of Beginners [Bound with the second edition 1851]
• Publisher: John Weale, Architectural Library 1849 & 1851, London
• Publication Date: 1849
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st. & 2nd. Edition.