FALCONER, William An Universal Dictionary of the Marine:
FALCONER, William An Universal Dictionary of the Marine:

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

By FALCONER, William , 1769

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An Universal Dictionary of the Marine:

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FALCONER, William
London,
Printed for T. Cadell in the Strand,
1769
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.
1944

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