STALKART, M: 'NAVAL ARCHITECTURE, OR THE RUDIMENTS AND RULES OF SHIP BUILDING..'
Folio, London, for the author, 1781. Engraved frontispiece and title, front cover, frontispiece, title and following four leaves detached, title a little browned and stained, frontispiece a little damaged at inner margin, contemporary calf gilt, broken. Manuscript instructions for laying the deck, 4pp. 4to, loosely inserted, with five engraved plates rolled up separately
(6)
Sold for £62
Estimated at £80 - £120
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Condition Report
Disbound; covers scuffed and rubbed; contents (as bound) appear complete, plates presumably issued as a detached set, uncertain how many there should be.
We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of this property. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Charles Miller Ltd is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.
STALKART, M: 'NAVAL ARCHITECTURE, OR THE RUDIMENTS AND RULES OF SHIP BUILDING..'
Folio, London, for the author, 1781. Engraved frontispiece and title, front cover, frontispiece, title and following four leaves detached, title a little browned and stained, frontispiece a little damaged at inner margin, contemporary calf gilt, broken. Manuscript instructions for laying the deck, 4pp. 4to, loosely inserted, with five engraved plates rolled up separately
(6)
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Sandwich), 12th May, 2015