Nouvelle ecosse

1919 · 59240 — Washington D.C.: Government Printing Office Hydrographic Office U.S. Navy 1919-1936. Six vols. 8vo. v 1 4 675 1; vi 4 530; vi 474 pp.; 1 23; 1 18 1; 1 8 3 leaves. With 5 large folding colour maps numerous elevation plates photo plates. Three vols. uniformly bound in black publisher’s buckram gilt lettering stamped front covers & spine wear scuffing edgewear minor bumping to Newfoundland & Nova Scotia Pilots; Supplements w/self-printed softcovers minor chipping toning to fore-edges some predation still a good set w/ former stamps for NEGUS Nautical Instrument Makers and Supplies in New York. Fourth 7th & 6th editions stated of volumes 1st editions of Supplements of these very uncommon coast pilots and sailing guides to Canada’s Maritime Provincial waters. Prior to modern GPS systems and satellite navigation these regularly updated and revised navigation handbooks provided key sailing instructions drawing upon British Admiralty Canadian and U.S. Navy sources. The index maps not only detail the available charts from the U.S. Navy Hydrographic Office but also the suggested sailing routes across the Atlantic. Government Printing Office, Hydrographic Office, U.S. Navy, paperback