Falconer. An Universal Dictionary of the Marine, first ed. 1769

Falconer (William)

An Universal Dictionary of the Marine: or, a Copious Explanation of the Technical Terms and Phrases Employed in the Construction, Equipment, Furniture...and Military Operations of a Ship,

first edition, 12 folding engraved plates laid-down on linen, list of subscribers, modern quarter polished calf, previous ownership signature of Thomas Harvey Todhunter in pencil and ink to front free endpaper, foxing throughout, 4to, Printed for T. Cadell, 1769.

*** Previously owned by Edith Florence Digby Todhunter who married Ambrose Heal, English furniture designer and businessman and through the Heals family by descent.