Bye-Laws and Regulations of the Marine Society...

London: J. March and Son, 1792. "... Incorporated in M,DCC,LXXI. With the several instructions, forms of indentures, and other instruments used by it. The FOURTH EDITION, containing an historical account of this institution." With an elaborate interpretation of the symbolism of the frontispiece, which shows Britannia sheltering a young seaman-to-be, a statement of the purpose of the society, which was Jonas Hanway's plan for educating indigent boys while preparing them for careers as British seamen, and an address from Hanway himself, making the case for the importance of his plan. The remainder of the text covers history, rules, forms, and functioning of the society. A very nice copy, bound in full tree calf with gilt spine decoration and label.. 12mo, 17.5 cm. xxi, 149 pp. b/w engraved frontispiece