BOUGARD (R.) The Little Sea Torch: or, True Guide for Coasting Pilots [translated by J.T. SERRES], London, for the Author, by J. Debrett, 1801, folio, first English edition, 20 hand-coloured engraved plates of coastlines, lighthouses, and shipping, and 24 hand-coloured engraved maps on 12 sheets, contemporary half calf (rubbed, head and foot of spine torn with slight loss). [Blackmer 179]
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BOUGARD (R.) The Little Sea Torch: or, True Guide for Coasting Pilots [translated by J.T. SERRES], London, for the Author, by J. Debrett, 1801, folio, first English edition, 20 hand-coloured engraved plates of coastlines, lighthouses, and shipping, and 24 hand-coloured engraved maps on 12 sheets, contemporary half calf (rubbed, head and foot of spine torn with slight loss). [Blackmer 179]
Lot Essay
Blackmer: 'Serres contributed regularly to the Royal Academy Exhibitions -- mainly marine subjects -- until 1808.'