Principes De Navigation, Ou Abrégé de la Théorie et de la Pratique du Pilotage
Late 18th-century work on ship navigation. Signed on the page opposite title by the publisher, Racine (not the author), as a mark of authenticity.
Rouen: J. Racine, 1787. With 5 folding engraved plates at rear. xx, 246, [2] 28 pp. Octavo. First Edition. Period mottled calf, lettering piece. EX-LIBRARY COPY (Stanford University Libraries, with withdrawn stamps). Binding rather worn and dry, some minor losses to calf, staining, joints starting. Moderate foxing and toning. Good-. Item #250Price: $400.00
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