History of Life-Saving Appliances, and Military and Naval Constructions, Invented and Manufactured

by Joseph Francis… by Life-Saving, James L. Pond

$400 · Offered by James Cummins Bookseller

First edition

First Edition. Illustrated. 1 vols. 8vo. Original olive cloth, gilt device on upper cover, light shelf wear, else fine. With Francis's compliment slip on front pastedown. Item #26910 A celebration of the useful devices invented and manufactured by Mr. Francis, including boats of corrugated iron used to transport troops, and an interesting history of life saving efforts at sea.

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