William Brady
The Naval Apprentice's Kedge Anchor; Or, Young Sailor's Assistant
Taylor and Clement
1838
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Description
Finely bound first edition copy of Brady's important work on the art of seamanship.
- William Brady (American).
- New York: Taylor and Clement, 1841.
- [6], 328 pages, [4].
- Duodecimo.
- Includes frontispiece and 8 fold-out plates.
- Pencil inscription from former owner on second free-end page ("David A. Hale / 47 Murray St. / New York / United States of America / 1844").
- Rebacked, with original dark leather and gilt-edged boards, dark brown leather banded spine with dark red label and gilt lettering.
Condition Report
Revive
Fair
GoodVery Good
Like New
Boards show moderate wear to corners and edges.
Light shelf wear overall.
Textblock has moderate age-toning and light soiling to edges.
Light foxing to edges and to fold-out plates.
All original 9 plates intact.
1.5-inch closed tear to ninth plate.
Feature(s)
First Edition
Language
English
Subject
Maritime, Naval, Manual, Modern first editions, Americana
SKU
C8CB6