THE MARINER'S DICTIONARY OR AMERICAN SEAMAN'S VOCABULARY OF TECHNICAL TERMS... (1805); AND A MARINE POCKET-DICTIONARY OF THE ITALIAN, SPANISH, PORTUGUESE, AND GERMAN LANGUAGES (1800)
Washington City and Philadelphia; London: William Duane; J. Bonsor, 1800. First Edition/Second Edition. Leather. Good. Item #37717
2 books bound as one, in 1/4 leather. The first book is: The Mariner's Dictionary or American Seaman's Vocabulary of Technical Terms, and sea phrases, used in the construction, equipment, management, and military operations, of ships and vessels of all descriptions. Improved from an English work ... (1805), First American Edition, 256 pages. Illustrated with copper plates. The second book is: A Marine Pocket-Dictionary of the Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and German Languages with an English-French, and French-English Index, Second Edition (1800), 500+ pages. Binding is sound, but joints are cracked and boards loose. Rubbing and scuffing to spine, edges and corners. Tape to front endpages and hinges of the first few pages. Scattered foxing and soiling throughout. Additional pictures available upon request.
Price: $1,000.00