boats rare books

Fifth edition; 8vo, (19 x 13 cm); folding map of the Thames in 33 sections, folding distances table, 96 small photographs (5 x 3 cm) laid on to the map in 33 sections (2 inches: 1 mile), 6 further photographs (4 small and 2 standard 11.5 x 8 cm); occasional foxing, some of the smaller photographs with areas of loss; original red cloth bindings with gilt title to cover and spine, back joint loose; [xi]ads, 220, [63] ads pp. folding prospectus for Taunt's Old Thames bound with endpaper ads. A very good copy.

First edition, series 1, issues 1-6; oblong 4to (21 x 30.5 cm); 36 lithographs in colour by Charles Mozin, six in each part, margins slightly browned, very minor foxing; original printed green wrappers with thread ties, some wear, small tear to part VI, in a green cloth clamshell box, spine with gilt title, an excellent set.