“a work of extraordinary care and scientific thoroughness [which] became the standard nautical dictionary until the end of sail”

By FALCONER, William, 1769

An Universal Dictionary of the Marine: or, a copious explanation of the technical technical terms and phases…

Maritime & Military

Author: FALCONER, William
Publication place: London
Publisher: Printed for T. Cadell in the Strand
Publication date: 1769.
Physical description: Quarto (265 by 200mm), first edition , list of subscribers, 12 folding engraved plates, a few minor tears to plates at guards, book plate of Assheton Curzon, contemporary speckled calf, spine in six compartments separated by raised bands, rebacked.
Inventory reference: 1944

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FIRST EDITION of “a work of extraordinary care and scientific thoroughness [which] became the standard nautical dictionary until the end of sail” (ODNB).