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Stuart, “Naval and Mail Steamers of the United States,” 1853 Charles B. Stuart (1814-1881) –
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Stuart, “Naval and Mail Steamers of the United States,” 1853
Charles B. Stuart (1814-1881) – American engineer and naval officer
“The Naval and Mail Steamers of the United States.” New York: Charles B. Norton, 1853. Second edition.
Features engraved portrait of Stuart and 33 engraved plates, some double page
Quatro (338 x 261 mm); in publisher’s original cloth binding with gilt maritime ornamentation and lettering, all edges gilt
Good condition
Estimate: $1,500
Charles B. Stuart (1814-1881) – American engineer and naval officer
“The Naval and Mail Steamers of the United States.” New York: Charles B. Norton, 1853. Second edition.
Features engraved portrait of Stuart and 33 engraved plates, some double page
Quatro (338 x 261 mm); in publisher’s original cloth binding with gilt maritime ornamentation and lettering, all edges gilt
Good condition
Estimate: $1,500
Charles B. Stuart (1814-1881) – American engineer and naval officer
“The Naval and Mail Steamers of the United States.” New York: Charles B. Norton, 1853. Second edition.
Features engraved portrait of Stuart and 33 engraved plates, some double page
Quatro (338 x 261 mm); in publisher’s original cloth binding with gilt maritime ornamentation and lettering, all edges gilt
Good condition
Estimate: $1,500
Charles Beebe Stuart (American, 1814-1881)
Stuart began his career in construction before being elected as the New York State Engineer and Surveyor. He left that position after one year to accept an appointment as the new Engineer-in-Chief with the Bureau of Construction, Equipment, and Repair of the United States Navy. During the American Civil War, Stuart raised the 50th New York Engineer Regiment, building fortifications and bridges for the Army of the Potomac. Before he died, Stuart became the Chief Engineer in the construction of the Conotton Valley Railway.
Condition
Bumping to the corners with small cloth losses. Overall scuffing and minor soiling. Previous owner’s name in ink on first free endpaper. Foxing throughout.
Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Charles B. Stuart (1814-1881) – American engineer and naval officer
“The Naval and Mail Steamers of the United States.” New York: Charles B. Norton, 1853. Second edition.
Features engraved portrait of Stuart and 33 engraved plates, some double page
Quatro (338 x 261 mm); in publisher’s original cloth binding with gilt maritime ornamentation and lettering, all edges gilt
Good condition
Estimate: $1,500
Charles Beebe Stuart (American, 1814-1881)
Stuart began his career in construction before being elected as the New York State Engineer and Surveyor. He left that position after one year to accept an appointment as the new Engineer-in-Chief with the Bureau of Construction, Equipment, and Repair of the United States Navy. During the American Civil War, Stuart raised the 50th New York Engineer Regiment, building fortifications and bridges for the Army of the Potomac. Before he died, Stuart became the Chief Engineer in the construction of the Conotton Valley Railway.
Condition
Bumping to the corners with small cloth losses. Overall scuffing and minor soiling. Previous owner’s name in ink on first free endpaper. Foxing throughout.
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Stuart, “Naval and Mail Steamers of the United States,” 1853
Charles B. Stuart (1814-1881) – American engineer and naval officer
“The Naval and Mail Steamers of the United States.” New York: Charles B. Norton, 1853. Second edition.
Features engraved portrait of Stuart and 33 engraved plates, some double page
Quatro (338 x 261 mm); in publisher’s original cloth binding with gilt maritime ornamentation and lettering, all edges gilt
Good condition
Estimate: $1,500
Charles B. Stuart (1814-1881) – American engineer and naval officer
“The Naval and Mail Steamers of the United States.” New York: Charles B. Norton, 1853. Second edition.
Features engraved portrait of Stuart and 33 engraved plates, some double page
Quatro (338 x 261 mm); in publisher’s original cloth binding with gilt maritime ornamentation and lettering, all edges gilt
Good condition
Estimate: $1,500
Charles B. Stuart (1814-1881) – American engineer and naval officer
“The Naval and Mail Steamers of the United States.” New York: Charles B. Norton, 1853. Second edition.
Features engraved portrait of Stuart and 33 engraved plates, some double page
Quatro (338 x 261 mm); in publisher’s original cloth binding with gilt maritime ornamentation and lettering, all edges gilt
Good condition
Estimate: $1,500
Charles Beebe Stuart (American, 1814-1881)
Stuart began his career in construction before being elected as the New York State Engineer and Surveyor. He left that position after one year to accept an appointment as the new Engineer-in-Chief with the Bureau of Construction, Equipment, and Repair of the United States Navy. During the American Civil War, Stuart raised the 50th New York Engineer Regiment, building fortifications and bridges for the Army of the Potomac. Before he died, Stuart became the Chief Engineer in the construction of the Conotton Valley Railway.
Condition
Bumping to the corners with small cloth losses. Overall scuffing and minor soiling. Previous owner’s name in ink on first free endpaper. Foxing throughout.
Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Charles B. Stuart (1814-1881) – American engineer and naval officer
“The Naval and Mail Steamers of the United States.” New York: Charles B. Norton, 1853. Second edition.
Features engraved portrait of Stuart and 33 engraved plates, some double page
Quatro (338 x 261 mm); in publisher’s original cloth binding with gilt maritime ornamentation and lettering, all edges gilt
Good condition
Estimate: $1,500
Charles Beebe Stuart (American, 1814-1881)
Stuart began his career in construction before being elected as the New York State Engineer and Surveyor. He left that position after one year to accept an appointment as the new Engineer-in-Chief with the Bureau of Construction, Equipment, and Repair of the United States Navy. During the American Civil War, Stuart raised the 50th New York Engineer Regiment, building fortifications and bridges for the Army of the Potomac. Before he died, Stuart became the Chief Engineer in the construction of the Conotton Valley Railway.
Condition
Bumping to the corners with small cloth losses. Overall scuffing and minor soiling. Previous owner’s name in ink on first free endpaper. Foxing throughout.
Versandpreise exkl. dt. Mwst und zzgl 2.5 % (+Mwst) Versandversicherung.
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