LIMITED OR RARE EDITIONS
(#9922) A New Star Atlas
R. A. Proctor, edit. 1870. First edition. 24 pages, 12 double page maps.
Original maroon blind-stamped cloth, gilt-lettered cover, fair condition.
Through the introductory pages of this atlas, Proctor gives an account of his star charting methodology .
Proctor, through his writing and lectures, is credited with introducing later astronomers to this Subject.
$400.00.
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(#9913) Spurling Sail and Steam
Moore, Warren, edit. 1980. Limited edition. 175pp, Ship illustrations throughout, many in color.
Full blue goatskin, raised bands, ship decoration on cover & orig. slipcase, good condition. Signed by the author.
Sumptuously illustrated modern classic of historic and current ships, by the noted marine painter Jack Spurling.
$400.00.
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(#9929) Vessels of the Seventeenth Century
H B Culver. Hardcover. Condition: Fair/ Good.
One of a hundred copies. Hand bound in full Morocco
Contemporary Scale Models of Vessels of the 17th Century.
"Being a collection of illustrations of authentic productions of the model-makers art of that period,
together with brief descriptions and identifications thereof where possible"
$200.00.
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(#9079) Historic Charts and Maps of New Zealand 1642-1875
P B Maling. Hardcover. 1999. Condition: Good. Folio blue cloth boards with silver lettering to spine & front board, silver illus to front board, illus eps, frontispiece, 316pp,
$400.00.
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