Tools of the Maritime Trades de Horsley, J.E - 1978

Camden, Maine: International Marine Publishing Company, 1978. 1st. Hardcover. 8vo. 304pp. Bibliography; Index.Over 600 Photo-illustrations & drawings of most of the tools used in the martime travels, mainly from 1800 onwards. Tan cloth in purple and yellow illustrated dustjacket. A near fine copy (lower front board edged scraped; decorative bookplate with sailing ship design; faint owner inscription); dustjacket is price-clipped with 1/4 to 1/2" paper loss across lower front edge else is in near fine condition. A detailed reference work on maritime tools - what they were used for, how they were used, and who used them. Next day shipping. Celebrating our 15th year - all domestic orders ship with Delivery Confirmation Tracking Number - Images available upon request.