Author: HOUTEN, W. VAN
Title: De Scheepvaart, of Eene Duidelijke Voorstelling Van Zaken, Die Daarop Betrekking Hebben, of Er Mede in Verband Staan
Description: Breda, F.P.Sterk. 1833. Full-Leather, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ill.: Van Houten. Book, XXI-734 PP. Untrimmed. 3 folding plates by van Houten, engraved by P.Roosing. Extensive index. Deals with many aspects of ships and shipping. And in great detail everything concerning the rigging of the ships. A very good copy in a later red calf binding, with gilt lettering and the coat of arms of the Gips family, a well known shipbuilders dynasty from Dordrecht. Bierens de Haan 2156. Fine.

Keywords: Van Houtenshipping. Shipbuilding. Sailing. Van Houten.


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