The Romance of Navigation: A Brief Record of Maritime Discovery From the Earliest Times to the 18th Century..
by Frith, Henry:
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Cley-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Ward, Lock & Bowden, 1893 First edition. Hardcover book . Pictorial cloth gilt: brown cloth extensively illustrated to front cover and spine in gilt images of ships and exploration, with some blue and black colouring as well, the title in gilt and black. xii, 312pp. With 8 engraved (b&w) illustrations in plates including frontispiece, and many engravings in the text. Wide-ranging history of exploration of the oceans and new worlds, explorers and some history of ships. A Good copy. Front cover bright but spine gilt dulled, with rubbing to edges. Light handling wear, name inside front cover;
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- Bookseller
- David Ford Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 32988
- Title
- The Romance of Navigation: A Brief Record of Maritime Discovery From the Earliest Times to the 18th Century..
- Author
- Frith, Henry:
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London: Ward, Lock & Bowden, 1893
- Bookseller catalogs
- Travel;
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About the Seller
David Ford Books
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Cley-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk
About David Ford Books
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David Ford Books is a member of the P.B.F.A. and sells a wide range of quality out of print and antiquarian books through their book sales and at bookfair throughout the UK. The condition of our books is of the utmost importance to us, with few falling below the VG and many in Fine condition. All dust wrappers are protected. Should you wish to discuss a book, or your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or (as I prefer to talk to customers personally) by telephone.
David Ford Books is a member of the P.B.F.A. and sells a wide range of quality out of print and antiquarian books through their book sales and at bookfair throughout the UK. The condition of our books is of the utmost importance to us, with few falling below the VG and many in Fine condition. All dust wrappers are protected. Should you wish to discuss a book, or your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or (as I prefer to talk to customers personally) by telephone.
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- Gilt
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