1811 · London
by Falconer, William.
London: William Miller, 1811. xlvi, 214, 31 pp. b/w engravings.
One of the best-known English poems with a nautical theme. See Huntress 74C. This pretty edition is "corrected from the first and second editions," and is illustrated with engravings and vignettes after paintings by marine artist Nicholas Pocock. It contains a biographical memoir and a long section of notes referring to the paintings by Pocock, and explaining nautical terminology. (Falconer was also the author of the important Universal Dictionary of the Marine.) Also bound into this copy is a 31-page glossary of nautical terms, entitled "Explanation of the Terms Used in Seamanship." Bound in blind stamped polished calf with gold decoration, and raised bands and label. The book has an interesting provenance. It bears bookplates of Charles Lauriat, Jr., British Courtier and composer Alfred Scott Gatty, and American collector Ted Thomas. Very good condition. (Inventory #: 41868)
One of the best-known English poems with a nautical theme. See Huntress 74C. This pretty edition is "corrected from the first and second editions," and is illustrated with engravings and vignettes after paintings by marine artist Nicholas Pocock. It contains a biographical memoir and a long section of notes referring to the paintings by Pocock, and explaining nautical terminology. (Falconer was also the author of the important Universal Dictionary of the Marine.) Also bound into this copy is a 31-page glossary of nautical terms, entitled "Explanation of the Terms Used in Seamanship." Bound in blind stamped polished calf with gold decoration, and raised bands and label. The book has an interesting provenance. It bears bookplates of Charles Lauriat, Jr., British Courtier and composer Alfred Scott Gatty, and American collector Ted Thomas. Very good condition. (Inventory #: 41868)
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