SUTHERLAND, William. Britain's Glory: or, Ship-Building Unvail'd. Being a general director for building and compleating the said machines, London: A. Bettesworth, S. Fitzer & E. Midwinter, 1729. 2 parts in one volume. 2° (342 x 211mm.). Title printed in red and black, engraved portrait frontispiece of George I encircled by ships of the Royal Navy, 6 engraved plates, illustrations. (Short tears to frontispiece, occasional light spotting). Contemporary calf. (Rubbed and scuffed). Provenance: John Dennett (ink signature); Myers & Co. (Label); old pencil drawings on front free endpaper. Second edition.