'ARCHITECTURA NAVALIS MERCATORIA...'
by Johan Georg Lange, Stockholm, 1768 for Fredrik Henrik Chapman, engraved pictorial title, engraved dedication leaf, one leaf of printed list of contents and 62 plates of naval diagrams, two engraved plates from other works (English and French), 19thC half roan, slightly worn, oblong folio -- 23½ x 35in. (59.5 x 89cm.)
Condition Report
title rather clumsily repaired at fore-margin, some insignificant spotting, mostly in the margins, title and dedication leaf distinctly shorter than the rest; wear to spine and covers, first plate creased, scattered mild foxed throughout.
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'ARCHITECTURA NAVALIS MERCATORIA...'
by Johan Georg Lange, Stockholm, 1768 for Fredrik Henrik Chapman, engraved pictorial title, engraved dedication leaf, one leaf of printed list of contents and 62 plates of naval diagrams, two engraved plates from other works (English and French), 19thC half roan, slightly worn, oblong folio -- 23½ x 35in. (59.5 x 89cm.)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Superb'), 5th Nov, 2019
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Main view and sale venue:
Olympia Auctions
25 Blythe Road
London
W14 0PD
Large object view
6 Imperial Studios
3-11 Imperial Road
London
SW6 2AG
Viewing
Saturday, 2nd November
(12pm-4pm)
Sunday, 3rd November
(12pm-4pm)
Monday, 4th November
(10am-5pm)
Tuesday, 5th November
(10am-11am)