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188738573Washington DC: Govenment Printing Office 1887. First edition. Hardcover. Good. 8 3/4 x 9 3/4 inches. 421 pages. Condition is Good Very light wear to spine ends and edges rear cover lightly soiled stains on endpapers a few light stains on text pages binding is tight. STK Govenment Printing Office hardcover
188438574Washington DC: Govenment Printing Office 1884. First edition. Hardcover. Good. 8 3/4 x 9 3/4 inches. 412 pages.Green Cloth as issued. Condition is Good Very light wear to spine ends and edges rear cover lightly soiled very light foxing on endpapers a few light stains on text pages a few pages at the beginning are loose but present binding is tight. STK Govenment Printing Office hardcover
1867N110276Leiden, Jac. Hazenberg 1867 xii + 392pp., 22cm., ingebonden in moderne gecart. mand, Doctoraal proefschrift (Hoogeschool te Leiden), stempeltje op achterzijde titelblad, tekst helder, goede staat, N110276
1845114410Bristol: Philip Rose Printer. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1845. Unknown. Pamphlet. Original 1845 Printed Broadside for the Bristol Steam Navigation Company. "Steam Communication between BRISTOL and CARMARTHEN for TENBY & CARMARTHEN". Broadside measuring 11.3" x 9" 28.5cm x 22. 7cm with text typography and an illustration of the STEAMSHIP 'Phoenix' in black. In very good plus condition with a few small marks light creasing where previously lightly folded and a few tiny pinpoints to the top left corner by the first 'S' of steam. Some old faded writing relating to a trip on the ship on the verso which shows through slightly to the left side on the front. This Broadside reads: "Steam communication Between Bristol and Carmarthen For Tenby & Carmarthen The Bristol Steam Navigation Company's Fast and Splendid Steam Ship PHOENIX Lieut . T. Jackson R. N. Commander" Is intended to Sail as follows with Passengers Goods Live Stock etc. affording a most desirable and speedy Communication between the various Places in the County of Carmarthen and the Metropolis via Bristol and the Great Western Railway; also with Manchester and the North via the Gloucester and Birmingham Railway. ". Under this are the Dates and Times and Fares - Cabin 17s ; Children under 12 years of age 9s 6d ; Servants 11s 6d . Deck 8s; Carriage 42s ; Pair Horse Phaeton 31s 6d. ; . Dog 3s ; etc. Notice. - The Proprietors. Will not be accountable for any Cabin Passengers Luggage. Etc. " This broadside provides an interesting and most attractive record of U. K. Maritime Railway and transport history. A wonderful historical ephemeral item in great condition. See Images ; 4to 11" - 13" tall . Philip Rose, Printer, unknown
1878GITj565Marseille Librairie Marseillaise, Paris Librairie Guillaumin et Cie 1878. In-4 broché VI 370pp. Orné de nombreux tableaux comparatifs dans le texte ou à pleine page. Dos légèrement bruni, petit manque et pliure en bordure du 1er plat, intérieur frais, complet, en grande partie non coupé.
188719004Hachette 1887 Paris, librairie Hachette, 1887. Édition originale. Ouvrage illustré de 21 dessins de Jules Girardet dont un frontispice et 10 hors texte. In-12 de 352 pp. Reliure demi chagrin noir, dos lisse orné de filets dorés. Des rousseurs sur les tranches débordant rarement sur quelques marges, plats frottés. Bon exemplaire, malgré les défauts signalés.
190021830Glasgow, James Brown & Son, Nautical Press, (ca. 1900). 8vo. With illustrations of code flags, semaphore, morse, and charts, rule of the road, etc. 197 p. Cloth binding, gilt lettering on the front. Spine faded. 1 stamp on the endpapers, 1 stamp on the title page.
1831350541Knight and Lacey London 1831-32. Card Covers. Very Good Condition. The Mechanics' Magazine issues from November 1831 to January 1832 contained an extensive report on steam navigation accidents documenting the findings of a Select Committee of the House of Commons. This committee was formed to investigate the frequent calamities occurring in steam-powered vessels and to propose solutions to prevent future disasters. The report primarily written by Colonel Sibthorpe the committee chairman ran to approximately 70 columns and covered : Detailed accounts of steamship accidents including causes and consequences ; Technical assessments of steam engine failures and structural weaknesses in vessels ; Safety recommendations including improved boiler designs and operational protocols ; and economic and legislative considerations discussing the impact of regulations on steam navigation. These discussions were crucial in shaping early maritime safety regulations influencing the development of safer steamship designs and operational standards. The Mechanics' Magazine played a vital role in disseminating these findings to engineers shipbuilders and policymakers. The collection consists of the following seven complete issues: No. 433 Nov 26th 1831 to No. 439 Jan 7th 1832. Genuine Original and Packed with Innovation! This weekly magazine isn't just a fragment of history it's a window into the cutting-edge advancements of the Victorian era! Since 1823 The Mechanics' Magazine has tackled revolutionary topics from printing presses to vapor baths hydrostatics and hydraulics. It dives into breakthrough safety measures preventing explosive contaminated air while exploring the mechanics of oxy-hydrogen blowpipes and self-laying rail carriages. Every page crackles with Victorian-era engineering brilliance capturing the relentless drive for invention that shaped the modern world! This is an exclusive standalone issue carefully separated from its original volume; authentic original and uniquely crafted. It is not a reprint or reproduction but a distinct piece in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 13 x 21 cms. Category: Mechanics' Magazine; New Arrivals; This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. Knight and Lacey unknown
188217482New York: Leve & Alden's Publication Department 1882. Very good condition. Folding brochure with map of the St. Lawrence and Saguenay River and timetable with cover illustration of the river and with advertisement for Leve & Alden General Agents for the United States and list of ticket office locations. Yellow stock with black text. Descriptive text on points of interest along the route including Ha! Ha! Bay; with a Time Table commencing June 27 1882 "Until about September 10 1882" and listing departure times for the steamer "Saguenay" and "Union". With full page b&w map on the verso with the map of the Saguenay River at the top and below the map of the St. Lawrence "traversed by the Saguenay boats". The St. Lawrence route originates in Quebec and shows stops in Murray Bay Riviere du Loup and Tadousac. <br /> Lists Hon. Thomas McGreevy President Julien Chabot Manager and A. Gaboury Secretary of the Company. Folded 3 1/2 x 7 1/2". Unfolded 17 1/2 x 15". Very small area of loss at fold on lower map of St. Lawrence; short split at horizontal fold left edge o/w very good. Leve & Alden's Publication Department unknown
1885GITe788Paris Librairie Militaire Baudouin et Cie 1885. In-8 broché 1 feuillet non chiffré 4-210pp. Avec 36 figures dans le texte et 4 planches en fin d'ouvrage (2 grandes dépliantes regroupant plusieurs sujets et 2 représentant chacune un modèle de navire ancien). Petit manque de papier en tête du dos, intérieur en bon état complet du texte, des figures et des planches. Rare.
184638605Berlin. G. Reimer. 1846. IV, 117 Seiten und zwei gefaltete Kupfertafeln mit 8 Abbildungen. Neuer Leinwand-Einband mit vergoldetem Rückentitel. (2 Blätter am oberen Rand etwas fleckig) 27x21 cm
18509326Perthes-Besser & Mauke, Hamburg 1850. X, 326 u. XIV, 395 S. mit 1 Kompaß-Tafel, 2 Seekarten, 2 Sternkarten u. 1 Meridiankarte. Leder der Zeit. Gebrsp. Beschabt, Ecken bestoßen, Leder hinten mit Fehlstellen u. Wurmspuren. Rücken etw. beschädigt. Teils stockfleckig, hinteres Innengelenk locker.
1857SB-16616Hamburg, Perthes-Besser & Mauke, 1857. Sechste, mit stereotypirten Tafeln versehene Auflage XII, 372, XII, 546 S. Brauner Original-Ganzlederband mit goldgeprägtem Schiffsmotiv auf dem Vorderdeckel und dreiseitigem Blauschnitt. Einschlägiges Hand- und Lehrbuch der Schiffahrtskunde und nautischen Astronomie des Astronomen Carl Rümker (1788 -1862). Nach einer Lehrtätigkeit an der Hamburger Navigationsschule übernahm Rümker 1821 in Parramatta die Leitung der ersten australischen Sternwarte. Nach Deutschland zurückgekehrt, nahm er 1830 die ihm angetragene Direktorenstelle an der Hamburger Sternwarte an und kehrte zugleich, diesmal als Direktor, an die Navigationsschule zurück. Rümker gilt als einer der fähigsten Astronomen seiner Zeit. Er trat unter anderem durch Erstellung umfangreicher Sternkataloge mit über 7.000 bzw. 12.000 Sternpositionen hervor. Ein Berg auf dem Mond ("Mons Rümker") ist nach ihm benannt. Gliederung des Werkes: Trigonometrie - Steuermanns-Kunde - Astronomische Vorkenntnisse - Sphärische Astronomie - Astronomische Schiffs-Rechnung. Mit Kompaß-Illustration als Frontispiz, zahlreichen Textillustrationen sowie XLIV (jeweils mehrseitigen) nautischen Tafeln. Ferner mit folgenden Karten im Anhang: Ansicht eines Schiffes mit Erklärung der Takelage (mehrfach ausfaltbar); Allgemeine See-Karte (Weltkarte) 1849 (mehrfach ausfaltbar); Karte der Nordsee und des englischen Kanales (mehrfach ausfaltbar); Karte der magnetischen Meridiane und Parallelkreise mit den isogonischen Linien für 1830 (mehrfach ausfaltbar); Nördliche Hemisphäre (ausfaltbar); Südliche Hemisphäre (ausfaltbar).
1878z015738London: Russian Steam Navigation and Trading Company/ George Russell and Co 1878. Very Good. Letter from George Russell on Russian Steam Navigation and Trading Company letterhead to James M. Lincoln of the Pacific Mail Steamship Co. New York. The letter details the chaos to company affairs caused by the Russo-Turkish war 1877-78. Measures 8.5 by 10.5 inches recto only. Very good. Light chipping to extremities stain to top corner light creasing. Otherwise clean and unmarked. Russian Steam Navigation and Trading Company/ George Russell and Co unknown
189636686Wien, Fiume, Druck der kaiserlich-königlichen Hof- und Staatsdruckerei, 1896. gr. 8°, mit 8Tafeln und 116 in den Texht gedruckten Figuren, Bibl.Ex., Bezahlung per PayPal möglich, we accept PayPal, Einb. stark beschabt u. bestoßen u. angeschmutzt, fingerspurig, Schnitte angeschmutzt, altersbed. Bräunungen, stärkere Gebr.sp., kartoniert
1898V80072Paris, Challamel 1898 x + 564pp.illustré de 170 figures dans le texte + quelques planches hors-texte en couleurs, reliure toile d'éditeur (peu usé), 16cm., bon état, V80072
189486157Imprenta Navegación y Comercio 1894. hardcover. Bueno. Madrid 1894. Imprenta de Navegación y Comercio. Tela lomo piel. Ilustrado con numerosas láminas una desplegable fuera de texto. Sello anterior propietario. Contiene publicidad de la época. 23x16. 326 pp. Imprenta Navegación y Comercio hardcover
1881186011881 Paris, librairie Hachette et Cie, Bibliothèque des Merveilles, 1881. Quatrième édition revue et corrigée. Illustrée par Morel-Fatio de 61 gravures dont 16 en pleine page. In-16 de 410 pp. + 16 pp. du catalogue de l'éditeur in fine. Reliure pleine percaline bleu nuit de l'éditeur, les deux plats et le dos ornés de fers dorés, symboles maçonniques au dos, toutes tranches rouges. Quelques rousseurs pâles à l'intérieur sinon bon état. Reliure de bonne tenue, sans manque ni déchirure.
1867141830Paris, L. Hachette, coll. « Bibliothèque des Merveilles » 1867 In-12 18 x 11 cm.Reliure demi-basane verte, dos lissorné de filets dorés, 298 pp., illustré de 35 vignettes par Jules Noël, M. Raine, etc., table des gravures, table des matières. Exemplaire en très bon état.
18761171661876 A Lyon, chez Meton, Libraire-éditeur / Charles Méra, Libraire - 1876 et 1877 - Petit in-8, demi basane camel, pièces de titre au dos avec fleurons dorés - 203 + 208 pages - Cartes dépliantes à la fin de chaque ouvrage - 2 ouvrages reliés en un seul volumes (ouvrage composite)
1889869151889 Se trouve chez les principaux libraires de la Région et sur les Bateaux de la Cie Gle de Navigation - 1889 - In-12, broché - 266 pages + Carte dépliante in fine
18356004Paris, Carilian-Goeury, 1835. 8vo. (20,3 x 12,5 cm). 19 S. Bibl.-Leinwandband d. Zt. mit goldgprägtem Titel u. Bibl.-Supralibros auf dem Vorderdeckel.
1801PHO-2394A Paris, Chez H. J. Jansen, Imprimeur-Libraire, L’An IX [1801]. In-8° (20,5x13cm), LXIV + [IV] + 415 + [I (errata)] pp., basane blonde, dos lisse orné (reliure de l’époque). Reliure accidentée avec petits manque de matière, charnières fendues, coiffes arasées, coins usés, petite mouillure en coin en début d’ouvrage. Ex-praemio manuscrit en page de garde. Neuf planches gravées dont deux cartes repliées et QUATRE AQUARELLÉES.
1801PHO-2435A Paris, Chez H. J. Jansen, Imprimeur-Libraire, L’An IX [1801]. In-8° (20,5x14cm), 1f.-LXIV + [IV] + 415pp., chagrin moderne, dos lisse avec titre doré, cartes anciennes aux plats, tête dorée, ex-libris en page de garde. Manque le dernier feuillet, réparation professionnelle à une dizaine de feuillets avec perte de qlqs lettres sur 1 feuillet Neuf planches gravées dont 4 aquarellées et deux cartes dépliantes
1853140891853 plaquette mauve grand in-octavo (mallow booklet in-octavo), dos manquant (is missing the spine), première et quatrième de couverture imprimées (front and back cover printed), gouttière en partie non coupée (fore-edge partly uncut), sans page de garde (without endpaper), page de faux-titre (half title page), texte à manchette (marginal note), illustration : 1 carte repliée en couleurs des "vents généraux dans l'Océan Indien" (a folding map in colours of General winds in Indian Ocean), très rares et légères piqûres (very rare and light points of redness marks), sans mouillure (without scar of waterstain), XIX+304 pages, 1853 à Paris Librairie Administrative de Paul Dupont,
