Aubin - Dictionnaire de Marine - 1736
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Dictionnaire de Marine by Aubin, seconde édition revues, corrigée et augmentée (1736), a leather-bound French maritime dictionary of 879 pages in 26 × 21 cm, published in Amsterdam by Jan Covens & Corneille Mortier and featuring 24 copperplates plus numerous woodcuts.
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An outstanding compendium of historical seamanship – richly illustrated with large-format copperplates on shipbuilding, navigation, and vexillology.
Publisher: Amsterdam, Jan Covens & Corneille Mortier, 1736. Second edition, revised, corrected and augmented. 879 pages with engraved frontispiece, engraved title vignette, 24 partly folded copperplates, and numerous text woodcuts. Contemporary leather binding with a red spine label and lavish spine gilt. 26 x 21 cm.
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The Dictionnaire de Marine by Nicolas Aubin, first published in 1702, is among the most important nautical reference works of the early 18th century. It arose in an era in which the great European maritime powers continuously expanded their trading and wartime fleets, and for the first time presents a comprehensive consolidation of technical knowledge about navigation, shipbuilding, and maritime terminology. The work addresses officers, shipbuilders, merchants, and scholars alike and is regarded as a significant source for the history of seafaring before the Industrial Revolution.
Of particular note is its exceptionally rich apparatus. In addition to numerous woodcuts embedded in the text, the work contains 24 copperplates, including large-scale representations of various warships and merchant vessels, detailed construction drawings of rigging, masts, anchors, and ship components, onboard equipment, and an extensive treatise on flags, including the vexillology of numerous seafaring nations and European port cities. The French technical terms are augmented by Dutch equivalents, reflecting the close ties between French and Dutch seafaring in the 18th century.
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Contemporary leather binding with split joints and minor damage. Paper occasionally browned. Overall an attractive and rarely fully preserved standard work on historical seafaring.
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About hq-books
For many years, I have passionately dedicated myself to trading rare and antiquarian books. My focus is on literature, history, science, and culturally significant works from the 16th to the 20th century.
Each book is carefully examined, described, and photographed to offer collectors authentic and high-quality items. If something does not meet your expectations, please contact me, and we will find the best solution together.
I am delighted when my books find new lovers who appreciate the charm of old prints as much as I do.
Translated by Google TranslateAn outstanding compendium of historical seamanship – richly illustrated with large-format copperplates on shipbuilding, navigation, and vexillology.
Publisher: Amsterdam, Jan Covens & Corneille Mortier, 1736. Second edition, revised, corrected and augmented. 879 pages with engraved frontispiece, engraved title vignette, 24 partly folded copperplates, and numerous text woodcuts. Contemporary leather binding with a red spine label and lavish spine gilt. 26 x 21 cm.
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The Dictionnaire de Marine by Nicolas Aubin, first published in 1702, is among the most important nautical reference works of the early 18th century. It arose in an era in which the great European maritime powers continuously expanded their trading and wartime fleets, and for the first time presents a comprehensive consolidation of technical knowledge about navigation, shipbuilding, and maritime terminology. The work addresses officers, shipbuilders, merchants, and scholars alike and is regarded as a significant source for the history of seafaring before the Industrial Revolution.
Of particular note is its exceptionally rich apparatus. In addition to numerous woodcuts embedded in the text, the work contains 24 copperplates, including large-scale representations of various warships and merchant vessels, detailed construction drawings of rigging, masts, anchors, and ship components, onboard equipment, and an extensive treatise on flags, including the vexillology of numerous seafaring nations and European port cities. The French technical terms are augmented by Dutch equivalents, reflecting the close ties between French and Dutch seafaring in the 18th century.
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Contemporary leather binding with split joints and minor damage. Paper occasionally browned. Overall an attractive and rarely fully preserved standard work on historical seafaring.
Seller's Story
About hq-books
For many years, I have passionately dedicated myself to trading rare and antiquarian books. My focus is on literature, history, science, and culturally significant works from the 16th to the 20th century.
Each book is carefully examined, described, and photographed to offer collectors authentic and high-quality items. If something does not meet your expectations, please contact me, and we will find the best solution together.
I am delighted when my books find new lovers who appreciate the charm of old prints as much as I do.
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Number of books
1
Army unit
Navy
Subject
Military, Ships and seafaring
Book title
Dictionnaire de Marine
Author/ Illustrator
Aubin
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1736
Height
26 cm
Edition
Other edition
Width
21 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Amsterdam, Jan Covens & Corneille Mortier
Binding/ Material
Leather
Extras
Fold out maps or plates
Number of pages
879
