Report from the select committee on merchant shipping : together with the proceedings of the committee, minutes of evidence, appendix and index
1860, First Edition. London : Her Majesty's Stationery Office. Good copy in contemporary half aniline calf over black cloth boards; spine with gilt-blocked leather labels. Leather shows substantial wear, particularly at the extremities; labels show some loss to the surfaces and margins. Hinges cracked, with mull holding very secure. Text remains tight, bright and clean; a well-preserved example overall. Item #463986
Physical description; lxxv, [1], 886 pages : tables ; 34 cm. Notes; Ordered by the House of Commons to be printed, 7 August 1860. Subjects; Merchant marine Great Britain History 19th century. Shipping Great Britain History 19th century. Maritime law Great Britain 19th century. Sailors Great Britain Social conditions 19th century. Ships Safety regulations Great Britain 19th century. Navigation Great Britain History 19th century. Parliamentary papers Great Britain 19th century.
Price: €195.00