Russell (John Scott): The Modern System of Naval Architecture, 3 vols., lge. folio, 1865, engraved frontispiece and 167 plates of boats and ships [including Brunel's 'Great Eastern'], shown in cross-section from every angle, most plates folding (upper margins of vols. II-III dampstained, occasional soiling to outer margins), contemporary half morocco (worn); sold not subject to return.

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Russell (John Scott): The Modern System of Naval Architecture, 3 vols., lge. folio, 1865, engraved frontispiece and 167 plates of boats and ships [including Brunel's 'Great Eastern'], shown in cross-section from every angle, most plates folding (upper margins of vols. II-III dampstained, occasional soiling to outer margins), contemporary half morocco (worn); sold not subject to return.

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