1796 Nautical Almanac & Astronomical Ephemeris For The Year 1802 20th Century

1796 Nautical Almanac & Astronomical Ephemeris For The Year 1802 20th Century'Nautical Almanac and Astronomical Ephemeris For The Year 1802', published by the Commissioners of Longitude, printed by C. Buckton, London, c. 1796. Thirty sixth impression. Full leather binding. Blind stamped decoration to both boards. Red leather title panel and gilt star decoration to spine. Title page and first four preliminary pages citing the extracts from the Act of Parliament concerning longitude are absent; thus volume begins at 'Preface'.

The binding is tight and is as new

The work is signed to the lower right and housed within a gilt frame with a plaque reading 'Rosenstock' to the base

Width: 42cm

Weight: 245 grams

particularly to the spine edges

giving a real sense of texture and depth

likely French in origin

The case also remains in an excellent condition with all hinges and clasps functioning as they should

9 troy ounces (370 grams) and is of large proportions

A foliate apron sits above the legs with the chair back featuring a central carved bird amongst an intricate foliate design within which hide more bird forms

The volume is three quarter bound in blue leather with blue cloth boards

czechoslovakian fire proof chimney and green baize lined base