Watford, Herts, England: Model and Allied Publications/ Argus Books Ltd., 1977. Facsimile Reprint . Cloth. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 306pp + 100 indexed plates, [28pp] Index. Grey cloth w crisp gold lettering on spine. No wear to covers or spine. Binding square and sound. Illustrated grey paper DJ is clean, showing small abrasion to top corners, mild sunning to spine. First published 1890, this is a facsimile reprint edition, 1977, with an Introduction by David R. MacGregor. A complete A-Z compendium of sail and early steam shipping, covering types, rigging, terms, construction, sails and equipment.

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Bookseller: Post Horizon Booksellers (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 043330
Title: Illustrated Marine Encyclopedia
Author: Paasch, H., Capt
Format/Binding: Cloth
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: Facsimile Reprint
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0852425392
ISBN 13: 9780852425398
Publisher: Model and Allied Publications/ Argus Books Ltd.
Place of Publication: Watford, Herts, England
Date Published: 1977
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
Keywords: Marine encyclopedia. Paasch, H., Captain. NOISBN History
Bookseller catalogs: Railway / Marine / Transport and Transportation;

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Cloth: "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
Crisp: A term often used to indicate a book's new-like condition. Indicates that the hinges are not loosened. A book described as crisp...
Facsimile: An exact copy of an original work. In books, it refers to a copy or reproduction, as accurate as possible, of an original...
Fine: A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
Reprint: Any printing of a book which follows the original edition. By definition, a reprint is not a first edition.
Spine: The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....