Description: Author: Capt. H.W. Bayfield, Royal Navy Publisher: Hydrographic Office, Admiralty, London, 1860 Binding: Modern rebinding in burgundy cloth with gilt titles on the spine and front cover. Edition: Fourth Edition Size: Octavo Condition:Binding: Rebound in a modern burgundy cloth with minimal wear. Spine and boards are clean and in excellent condition. The binding is tight and solid.Endpapers: Replaced during rebinding, clean and unmarked.Interior: Moderate toning and foxing throughout the text, consistent with age. Pages are clean and legible, with no major tears or significant staining. Some sections exhibit mild edge wear.Provenance: Stamp of "Dominican Fathers, Lewiston, Maine" on the title page, indicating former ownership.Text Block: Edges show minor toning and signs of age.Content: Includes detailed sailing directions for mariners navigating the Gulf and River St. Lawrence. The text is comprehensive, with chapters covering various coastal and riverine features and hazards.Special Features: This edition offers updated sailing instructions for the Gulf and River St. Lawrence, including specific notes on coastlines, hazards, and navigation tips relevant for maritime activities in the mid-19th century. Remarks: A significant historical work for maritime navigation and hydrography, Capt. Bayfield's The St. Lawrence Pilot was highly regarded for its accuracy and utility among 19th-century mariners. This particular edition is a desirable collectible for those interested in maritime history and Canadian hydrographic studies.SEE PHOTOS FOR BEST DESCRIPTION AND GRADING CONDITIONS.Check out Friar Tuck's other Rare Books and Art Manticorelibre.artShippingWe will combine shipping, if requestedOrders are normally shipped 24 - 48 hours from receipt of payment (excluding weekends and public holidays). Postage is via Australia Post or Ebay, with tracking. Please allow approximately 2 to 10 working days for delivery (especially for regional WA & NT).Relates to postage within Australia. International, please contact us.QuestionsPlease don't hesitate to contact us with any questions regarding products or combined postage.
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Publication Year: 1860
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Book Title: The St. Lawrence pilot comprising sailing directions for the gulf
Book Series: Hydrographic Office
Author: Capt. H.W. Bayfield
Publisher: Hydrographic Office, Admiralty, London, 1860
Topic: Navy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
