Rev. J. B. Harbord; C. W. T. Layton — Glossary of Navigation

Glasgow, Brown, Son & Ferguson, Ltd. 1948 . Leather. A very smart, full-calf, prize-bound edition of this nautical navigation glossary from John Bradley Harbord, 1882-1888 Chaplain of the Fleet. Fourth edition.Beautifully bound in full navy calf. Prize binding of the Incorporated Thames Nautical Training College, H. M. S. Worcester, with the college emblem to the front board and prize bookplate to the front paste down, dated 1955.A resourceful glossary and guide to nautical and navigation terms, featuring a number of relevant diagrams. Originally written by Anglican Naval chaplain John Bradley Harbord in 1863, who served as Chaplain of the Fleet between 1882 and 1888, becoming an Honorary Chaplain to the Queen from 1889 up until his death in 1896. This edition has been revised by nautical author C. W. T. Layton. In navy full-calf binding. Prize binding of the Incorporated Thames Nautical Training College, H. M. S. Worcester, with the college emblem to the front board and prize bookplate to the front paste down, dated 1955. Externally, very smart with only minor bumping and rubbing and a few marks. Internally, firmly bound. Tear to both front and rear paste downs. Very bright and clean with the odd spot only, more common to the first and last few pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .