Mainwayring, The sea-mans dictionary, London, 1644, modern boards

MAINWAYRING, HENRY

The sea-mans dictionary: or, an exposition and demonstration of all the parts and things belonging to a shippe. London: printed by G.M. for John Bellamy, 1644

FIRST EDITION, 4to (184 x 141mm.), title within woodcut border, woodcut initials, head- and tail-pieces, modern boards, occasional staining

This publication is considered the first authoritative treatise in seamanship.

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ESTC R18169; English Maritime Books 2391