MCLAINE, Alexander. Improvements in the Construction and Equipment of Vessels of War, parts of which are applicable to other vessels, patented by Alexander McLaine, Belfast: Marcus Ward, [1864], 4°, 12 + [5]ll., half title, 5 plates, 4 folding, text ruled in red and gold, contemporary blue morocco gilt by Marcus Ward, covers incorporating ropework border, anchor corner pieces and figure of a medieval galley in sunken central panel (extremities heavily rubbed), Scott bookplate. [but not in Scott Catalogue] With another copy of the same work in original cloth binding. (2)