Description: Title: The New Zealand Pilot. From Surveys Made in H.M. Ships Acheron and Pandora. 1883. Edition: Fifth Edition Publication Details: Published for the Hydrographic Office, Admiralty, London. Printed by J.D. Potter, 31 Poultry and 11 King Street, Tower Hill. Price Six Shillings. Description: This is an official edition of The New Zealand Pilot, originally compiled by Captain G. H. Richards and Mr. F. J. Evans. It incorporates significant hydrographic data from surveys conducted by H.M. Ships Acheron and Pandora between 1848 and 1855. The volume also includes detailed information on the Chatham Islands and off-lying islands southward of New Zealand.Binding: Original cloth boards with gilt title "New Zealand Pilot 1883" on the front cover. Spine shows some wear with faded gilt titling, indicative of its age.Condition: The boards are in good condition, though the spine shows signs of rubbing. Internally, the pages are clean with minor age-toning. Library stamps from Millport Marine Biological Station and the Scottish Geographical Society are present on the endpapers, suggesting provenance from institutional collections.Contents: Includes an introduction, detailed sailing directions for North Island and other regions, as well as general signals for navigation around New Zealand’s coastal waters. The work is an essential hydrographic reference for 19th-century navigation. Provenance: The book bears institutional markings from notable scientific organizations, reflecting its scholarly and practical use during its time. Dimensions: Approximately standard quarto size. Significance: This rare edition is a valuable resource for maritime historians, collectors of nautical literature, and those interested in the history of New Zealand’s coastal navigation.SEE PHOTOS FOR BEST DESCRIPTION AND GRADING CONDITIONS.Check out Friar Tuck's other Rare Books and Art Manticorelibre.artShippingWe will combine shipping, if requestedOrders are normally shipped 24 - 48 hours from receipt of payment (excluding weekends and public holidays). Postage is via Australia Post or Ebay, with tracking. Please allow approximately 2 to 10 working days for delivery (especially for regional WA & NT).Relates to postage within Australia. International, please contact us.QuestionsPlease don't hesitate to contact us with any questions regarding products or combined postage.
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Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Author: London: Printed for the Hydrographic Office, Admiralty;
Region: Europe
Publisher: London: Printed for the Hydrographic Office, Admiralty;
Subject: Marine Navigation
Original/Facsimile: Original
