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London: Metchim and Son. Good. 1947. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Ex-library copy with label on front cover and bookplate on front endpaper. Covers have corner and edge wear, especially the rear outer edge, and slight rubbing. ; Limited to 600 copies. .
The Quadrant and the Quill a Book Written in Honour of Captain Samuel Sturmy, 'a Tryed and Trusty Sea-Man', and Author of the Mariner's Magazine, 1669 by Cyril Ernest Kenney - 1944
by Cyril Ernest Kenney
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The Quadrant and the Quill a Book Written in Honour of Captain Samuel Sturmy, 'a Tryed and Trusty Sea-Man', and Author of the Mariner's Magazine, 1669
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ont>, 1944 Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). First edition.. The first edition of this work on the mariner Captain Samuel Sturmy, written by Cyril E. Kenney, illustrated throughout, signed by the author. The first edition of this work. Signed by the author to the recto to the front endpaper, 'To Cyrie Sweett, with kind regards, November 1945, Cyril E. Kenney'. This work was written in honor of Captain Samuel Sturmy and his work of 'The Mariner's Magazine'. The author of this work, Cyril Jenney, felt that Sturmy had been lost in history, despite the great demand for his work when it was originally published, and so intended this work to honour him. With ninety-three plates of illustrations. Written by Cyril Ernest Kenney. Kenney was a chartered surveyor and bibliophile. Bookplate to the recto to the front endpaper, 'Cyril Sweet'. Collated, complete. Condition: In the original publisher's quarter cloth binding with paper to the boards. Externally, smart. Light marks and discolouration to the boards, due to their light colour. Some minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Small crack to the head of the rear joint and to the tail of the front joint. Bookplate and author's inscription to the recto to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Overall Condition: Very Good.
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The Quadrant And The Quill A Book Written In Honour Of Captain Samuel Sturmy ... Author Of The Mariner's Magazine 1669
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The Quadrant and the Quill: a book written in honour of Captain Samuel Sturmy, "a tryed and trusty sea-man," and author of The Mariner's Magazine, 1669
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Privately published, 1947-01-01. Hardcover. Good. 4to. 93 plates, 166 pp. 32 cm. Hardcover. Good binding and cover. Stain on front board. Clean, unmarked pages. Life of Samuel Sturmy, a 17th century English sailor, d. 1669. Includes information on the historical background, Sturmy's life, description of his book and library.
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London: Kenney, 1944. First Edition. . Hardcover. Good/Dust Jacket Included. ex plymouth naval library presentation inscription from author
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QUADRANT AND THE QUILL A Book Written in Honour of Captain Samuel Sturmy, "A Tryed and Trusty Sea-Man" and Author of The Mariner's Magazine, 1669
by Kenney, Cyril Ernest
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London, UK: ***** Self Published *****. G/NO DUSTJACKET. 1947. Ltd Edition. Cloth/Boards. 4to., 166 pp., cover rubbed, bumped, frayed, .
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The Quadrant and the Quill. Including an Account of the Origin of Printing, with Biographical Notices of the Printers of England, from Caxton to the close of the Sixteenth Century: A Series of Ancient and Modern Alphabets, and Domesday Characters: Together with an Elucidation of Every Subject Connected with the Art
by KENNEY (Cyril Ernest)
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Metchim & Son, Ltd. 1947. First Edition, 4to, frontis., 92 plates, orig. cloth-backed boards.
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The Quadrant and the Quill: A Book Written in Honour of Captain Samuel Sturmy, "a Tried and Trusty Sea-Man" and Author of The Mariner's Magazine, 1669.
by Kenney, Cyril Ernest (C. E.)
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London: Metchim and Son, 1944. Hardback folio, no jacket as issued, very good condition, black & white photos (some full-page, including frontispiece), papered board cover (cloth spine), edgewear (corners bumped), base spine chipped, minor foxing endpapers & edges, autograph (author's written dedication). Heavy, and extra postage may be requested to destinations outside Australia. 166 pp. A biographical tribute of the life and work of the 17th-century British seaman and author Samuel Sturmy, who wrote this brilliant work on contemporary mariner's skills. Profusely illustrated with facsimiles of title pages, portraits and instruments. The text consists of five 'books': The Seventeenth Century Background; Notes on the Life of Captain Samuel Sturmy; General Description of his Book, 'The Mariner's Magazine - 1669'; The Library of Captain Sturmy; and Conclusion. The five books are separated by title pages illustrated with woodcuts by Hellmuth Weissenborn. Sturmy died in…
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London: Lothian, 1947. 1st edition. Very Good. quarto. 1/4 cloth 166pp., b/w pls., text ills., maps, Life and work of Captain Samuel Sturmy, 17th century seaman, and author. With illustrations, poems, and descriptions of early nautical instruments. Sturmy wrote an early and brilliant treatise on the craft of the mariner, the editions of which are described and collated in this book. Limited to 600 copies. Boards & spine rather worn o/w a very good reading / reference copy & internally excellent
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The quadrant and the quill : a book written in honour of Captain Samuel Sturmy, ""a tryed and trusty Sea-man,"" and author of the Mariner's Magazine, 1669 / by Cyril Ernest Kenney
by Kenney, Cyril Ernest. Sturmy, Samuel (1633-1669). British Society for the History of Mathematics
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London : Metchim, 1947. First Limited Edition. Hardcover. Good copy bound in quarter cloth over title decorated vellum boards. Wear and tear as with age. Remains well preserved overall; bright and clean. Provenance; from the library of Rev. Michael Forrer with the owner's bookplate. Physical description; 166 p. : ill., ports. ; 31 cm. Notes; Limited to 600 copies. Subjects; Sturmy, Samuel (1633-1669). Sturmy, Samuel (1633-1669). Mariner's magazine. Merchant seamen Great Britain Biography. Merchant marine Great Britain History. Seamen in literature History. Navigation History. Great Britain History 17th century. Merchant mariners England History 17th century. Merchant mariners Great Britain History 17th century. Navigation History 17th century. Surveying History 17th century.
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The Quadrant and the Quill: A Book Written in Honour of Captain Samuel Sturmy, "a Tried and Trusty Sea-Man" and Author of The Mariner's Magazine, 1669
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London: Lothian, 1947. 1st edition. Nice Copy. quarto. 1/4 cloth 166pp., b/w pls., text ills., maps, Life and work of Captain Samuel Sturmy, 17th century seaman, and author. With illustrations, poems, and descriptions of early nautical instruments. Sturmy wrote an early and brilliant treatise on the craft of the mariner, the editions of which are described and collated in this book. Limited to 600 copies. Neat ownership inscription (author?) o/w nice copy
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The Quadrant and The Quill: A Book Written in Honour of Captain Samuel Sturmy, a Tryed and Trusty Sea-Man, and Author of the Mariner's Magazine 1669
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London: Privately Printed, 1944. Hardback (No Dust Wrapper.). Good. Upper board sprung, several dents to the top edge, 2" round mark to upper board. Title page unopened at top edge. Text bright and tight.. Hardback. Physically 12½” x 10” (1.1 kg); 166pp; Contains: Black & white plates; 2 column text; || The book is on my shelves and will be carefully packed and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and my beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the bookshop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #154222|| Condition:
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