The elements and practice of rigging and seamanship; illustrated with engravings, Volume 1
Object number2012.00510
TitleThe elements and practice of rigging and seamanship; illustrated with engravings, Volume 1
Creator David Steel (author), David Steel (publisher)
DescriptionBook: The elements and practice of rigging and seamanship; illustrated with engravings 2 vol., Volume 1. Rebound in an English paper binding with goatskin spine and corners. Paper is decorated with blue, brown and white floral design and spine is gold tooled with maritime symbols and book details. End leaves are decorated with same design as boards, and the ends of leaves are painted gold. Includes hand written article entitled: 'Method of Weighing an Anchor by the Natives on the Coast of Coromandel'.
Production placeLondon
Production date 1794 - 1794
Object namebook
Object categorypublication
Techniqueprinted, hand-written, manufactured
Dimensions
- overall height: 260 mm
overall width: 210 mm
overall depth: 40 mm