The Bye-Laws, and Regulations of the Marine-Society, incorporated in MDCCLXXII: With the several Instructions forms of Indentures & other Instruments used by them, also a list of Subscribers, from May...

[Marine Society.], Hanway (Jonas),

The Bye-Laws, and Regulations of the Marine-Society, incorporated in MDCCLXXII: With the several Instructions forms of Indentures & other Instruments used by them, also a list of Subscribers, from May...more

... 1769 to June 1772. To which is prefixed, an historical account of this institution, with remarks on the usefulness of it. HIDE

[With:] 1829 edition.

Description: FIRST EDITION, subscriber's copy, engraved title with medallion vignette; title lightly toned; pp. xi, [1], 62, [2], 139, [1], large 12mo; contemporary mottled calf, spine with floral gilt stamps in compartments and red label.

Publication Details: London: N.p., 1772

Notes: The 'historical account' is by Jonas Hanway, who amongst his many other activities (such as popularising the umbrella) founded the Marine Society in 1756. The premise was to create a group of ship owners and merchants to supply sailors, and to equip them with the proper gear. During the war years of 1756-1763, more than ten thousand men and boys were thus fitted out for duty at sea.From the library of Sir Timothy Waldo (d. 1786), wealthy lawyer and City merchant who purchased Hever Castle in Kent in 1749. According to the list of subscribers Waldo, contributed 30 guineas to the scheme. Offere...moreThe 'historical account' is by Jonas Hanway, who amongst his many other activities (such as popularising the umbrella) founded the Marine Society in 1756. The premise was to create a group of ship owners and merchants to supply sailors, and to equip them with the proper gear. During the war years of 1756-1763, more than ten thousand men and boys were thus fitted out for duty at sea.From the library of Sir Timothy Waldo (d. 1786), wealthy lawyer and City merchant who purchased Hever Castle in Kent in 1749. According to the list of subscribers Waldo, contributed 30 guineas to the scheme. Offered with a seventh edition of 1829, in contemporary tree calf and gilt anchor device repeated on the spine. HIDE

Bibliography: [ESTC: T222820; Higgs 5565; Not in Goldsmiths']

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Price: £650

Subject: History

Published Date: 1772

Stock Number: 73362

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