Author: RIJK, J.C.
Title: Handleiding Tot De Kennis Van Den Scheepsbouw
Description: Rotterdam, Arbon & Krap. 1822, First Edition. Full Gilt Stamped Morocco. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Ill.: Jobart / J.C.Rijk. Book, Ten Dienste Der Jonge Officieren En Adelborsten, Van De Koninklijke Nederlandsche Marine. XII-298 PP. [including subscribers list] 6 large [folding] lithographed prints by Jobart. [some minor, unobstrusive, flaws] A detailed and comprehensive survey of all that is needed to build a fine and stable see-going vessel.....with many constructive details, and a detailed scheme of progress, when building a ship. Some mild, unobstrusive waterstaining at [some] corners, the prints [ quite early lithographic prints] as well, are giving much details . [finely] Bound by the "Gips"family of shipbuilders in bright red Morocco, with gilt lettering and their coat of arms.A desirable copy of a scarce book on shipbuilding. Fine/No Jacket.

Keywords: Jobart / J.C. Rijkshipbuilding. Scheepsbouw


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