The American Coast Pilot; Containing the Courses and Distances Between the Principal Harbours, Capes & Headlands on the Coast of North and South America....
New York: Edmund M. Blunt, 1822. 10th Edition. 8vo. Good. Item #18119
A beautifully-rustic 1822 printing of THE seminal early American coastal navigation guide, re-backed in early sailcloth. This is the 10th Edition, 1st issue.
Fifteen black and white engraved map plates present, of 18 called-for. Lacking the maps of Portland, Portsmouth, Vera Cruz, and the western part of the map of Long Island Sound.
Original calf, with gilt ruling to spine and black title label. xvi, 495, + ads. Square tight binding. Generally clean interior. Leather with moderate rubbing and wear.
Overall, a nice early rustic edition of Blunt's defining work.
Price: $325.00
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