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.
This lot will not be subject to VAT either on the … Read more
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.

Details
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.
Special notice
This lot will not be subject to VAT either on the hammer price or the buyer's premium.

More from Fine Printed Books and Manuscripts

View All
View All