Rare Peabody Navigating Instrument Book: Marine Octant Sextant

Rarely have we read a book that could potentially save the collector $1000s by clearly illustrating authentic antiques to help the reader from getting stuck with unwanted, undeclared reproductions. Presented is THE PEABODY MUSEUM COLLECTION OF NAVIGATING INSTRUMENTS WITH NOTES ON THEIR MAKERS , M.V. (Marion V.) Brewington, Salem, MA, Peabody Museum, 1963, Limited Reprint Edition, Black cloth with gilt titles & decorations on spine, 7" x 10", No dust jacket as issued, 154 pp plus colophon. An authoritative source of information on antique navigational instruments & their makers with strong emphasis on American-made instruments. 56 Plates depicting instruments used for establishing location, direction, time, speed & distance & other miscellaneous instruments used aboard ship, 413 Instruments with notes on their makers. An important book for marine antique collectors in wonderful condition, near fine, a few minor rubs. This rare out-of-print edition was faithfully reprinted and limited to only 300 copies. FAQs Please email any questions before bidding via eBay's 'Contact Seller' link. Seller will combine shipments where possible to save on shipping costs. We give a 100% unconditional, 14 day, bid price guarantee if item returned as shipped. Sorry, we do not give partial refunds. The Fine Print Please read; by placing a bid, buyer agrees to the following terms of this transaction:
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