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1975 Le Dictionnaire de la Marine a Voile
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Description
Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding, Uncommon
First published in 1855, this dictionary contains all sorts of terminology related to life at sea.
With a number of plates depicting vessels at the start of the work.
In the French language.
From the library of Eric Kenneth Prentice Back. Kenn Back was a British meteorologist with the British Antarctic survey for many years. He spent eight winters in the Antarctic and is a descendent of Captain George Back. In addition, he served as base commander at Halley, Faraday and Rothera stations. His library collection was built over decades and highlights his love of polar exploration.
An uncommon volume.
Condition
In a full crushed morocco binding. Externally generally smart, with a little wear to the head of the spine and front hinge resulting in some chipping; otherwise slight general wear. Ownership bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean.
Near Fine
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