The new seamen's guide and coaster's companion
23 ste edition , in Wooden box
Type of object:
Book & Prints
Time period:
Britain rules the waves + France
Place:
UK
Date:
1840
Maker / Author:
Improved from teh original work of Mr. John Chandler, late of Orford; by Mr Murdo Downie; Mr. George Eunson; Mr. Murdoch M'Kenzie; Mr. J. Diston, and many others
Publisher / Printer:
C. Wilson at the Navigation Warehouse, London
23th edition
Dimensions:
Graduation: 440 pages
Dimensions: 15 x 25cm
Material:
Graduation:
Inscription:
Provenance:
‘from an elderly UK collector who has been buying from UK auctions and dealers for perhaps 40 years’
References:
Description
‘THE NEW SEAMEN'S GUIDE AND COASTER'S COMPANION’ ‘THE NEW SEAMAN'S GUIDE AND COASTER'S COMPANION’ published by C. Wilson at the Navigation Warehouse, London, 1840, frontispiece engraved with lighthouse, lightships and beacons, 440 pages including tables, distances, directions etc. over four parts, owner's autograph inscription to covers John Murrish his book, Newlyn/John Murrish St. Ives, bound in sailcloth and contained within contemporary wooden slipcase -- 6 x 9¾in. (15 x 25cm.);
Bought together with three drawing instruments
Additional information
