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Lot 162

DOUGLAS, Howard. A Treatise on Naval Gunnery.

Estimate: $150 - $250

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DOUGLAS, Howard (1776-1861). A Treatise on Naval Gunnery. Second Edition
Publisher: C. Roworth, London, 1829.

Re-bound half-bound blue leather, with marbled boards. Raised and gilt spine with gilt title. 8vo.

lxvii, 319 pp., 2 folding tables, 5 engraved folding plates.

H: 8 5/8 W: 5 5/8 D: 1 3/8 in.

Condition

Pages are in fair condition. Title page is creased and folded plates slightly creased. A few pencil markings bracketing paragraphs. Binding is in good to fair condition, with slight scuffing on leather.

Embossed Stamp: "Bath Public Reference Library."

"A. B. Young" signature on title page.

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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum, CWRU.