Rennie, Sir John
The Theory, Formation and Construction of British and Foreign Harbours
£400
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 22 September 2021 at 11:00 BST
Description
London: J. Weale, 1852-54. First edition, 2 volumes, large folio, library & de-accession stamps to frontispiece verso & title verso, complete with engraved portrait & 122 engraved plates comprising 1-46, 48-121, and 3*, 41*, (plate 47 being incorrectly numbered 81, and no plate numbered 81 being called for in the list of plates) contemporary green half morocco, rubbed, rebacked retaining original spines, somewhat spotted (2)