The Pilot's Handbook for the English Channel; Containing Precise Instructions for Entering and Navigating the Channel, and for all the Harbours and Anchorages on the English coast, from the Scilly Islands to the North Foreland;. London: 1874.
Sixth Edition. Sold by J. D. Potter. Octavo, Illustrated with 17 plates, some folding, original blue embossed soft cloth covers, gilt illustration of sailing vessel on front cover, original endpapers. Nautical guidebook, a compilation of 'general, brief, and plain directions' of everything essential to the safety of ships when navigating the English canal, including maps which illustrate the coasts and harbors and show the meeting and separation of the tidal streams in the Dover strait. Very Good with modest surface wear to blue cloth, slight darkening to page ends and very mild foxing.
Price: $250.00
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