[Rarebooks] fs: Falconer's Marine Dictionary

[Back Creek Books]

Greetings All,

For your consideration:
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(No. 6099 )  [Falconer, William]. FALCONER'S MARINE DICTIONARY (1780), A
REPRINT.
(Devon): David & Charles Reprints, (1970). Reprint, Full cloth, Quarto,
[12], 412 pages, Black & white cuts, plates. Very good.
      Facsimile reprint of the 1780 edition of the classic "An Universal
Dictionary of the Marine
" Falconer based his dictionary on his lengthy
first-hand experience at sea. He was also a man of considerable literary
talent as shown by his generous and entertaining entries. Nicely illustrated
with detailed cuts and several double spread plates. Includes a separate
dictionary of "Phrases and Terms of Art in the French Marine." Bound in
green cloth over boards with gilt-stamped spine and upper board. Minor
extremity wear, touch of fading to spine. No prior ownership marks.
$125.00
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