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Antique Nautical Books

1929 The Novels of Captain Marryat
By Frederick Marryat
Located in Bath, GB
of nautical fiction. He is best known for his semi-autobiographical novel Mr Midshipman Easy (1836
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1920s British Antique Nautical Books

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Paper

Antique 1929 The Novels of Captain Marryat
1929 The Novels of Captain Marryat
H 8 in W 30 in D 5.5 in
Cartographic Elegance: The British Raj's India, 1882 Atlas by Blackie and Son
Located in Langweer, NL
in the 19th century known for their educational books and detailed atlases. The maps represent the
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1880s Antique Nautical Books

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Paper

Map of The East Indies with the Route of Capt. William Dampier's Voyage, 1698
Located in Langweer, NL
Dampier's nautical observations on his voyages, and Charles Darwin found his books so useful that he took
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1690s Antique Nautical Books

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Paper

Map of the North of Scotland 17th century hand-coloured map by Gerardus Mercator
Located in London, GB
in today's nautical charts. Mercator was a highly influential pioneer in the history of cartography
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1680s Antique Nautical Books

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Engraving

Carte Particuliere Des Coste De Bretagne qui Comprend Morlaix
By Pierre Mortier
Located in Paonia, CO
where he specialized in French books. Mortier’s French connections gave him access to most of the famous
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1690s Antique Nautical Books

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Engraving

Carte Particular Des Costes De Bretagne Depuis le Cap de Frehel, Jusques a Perros
By Pierre Mortier
Located in Paonia, CO
book trade. In 1685 he moved back to Amsterdam where he specialized in French books. Mortier’s French
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1690s Antique Nautical Books

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Engraving

'Ginette', French Art Deco Portrait
By Charles Picart le Doux
Located in Cotignac, FR
quickly transformed into a museum, exhibiting books, nautical charts, model boats, nets, out of order
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Nautical Books

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Canvas, Oil

1 Volume, John Knox Laughton, Nelson and His Companions in Arms
Located in New York, NY
linen boards, bordered in gilt. Raised bands gilt with panels displaying nautical detailing and label
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19th Century English Antique Nautical Books

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Leather

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Spice Epicenter: Engraving of The Banda Islands in the Age of Exploration, 1753
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Isles de Banda / Eylanden van Banda. Maker: Van der Schley Map of the Banda islands. Isles de Banda / Eylanden van Banda. Van der Schley based this chart on one contained i...
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1750s Antique Nautical Books

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Paper

Batavia in Bloom: A 1750 Hand-Colored Engraving of a Cartographic Treasure
Located in Langweer, NL
The engraving titled "Carte des Environs de Batavia avec la vue de cette ville" (Map of the Environs of Batavia with a View of This City) is a detailed hand-colored map that was inte...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Nautical Books

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Paper

Antique Map of the Southern Philippines by J.N. Bellin, 1752
Located in Langweer, NL
An attractive and relatively rare black and white map of the Southern Philippines drawn by J.N. Bellin (1703-1772) and published in A.F. Prévost's 'Histoire Générales des Voyages' in...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Nautical Books

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Paper

Large Vintage Mughal Raj Silk Painting of a Maharaja Royal Procession
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage Mughal silk painting of a Maharaja Royal Procession, two royal couples on elephant, probably a wedding procession with servant walking around them. Mughal scene, hand ...
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Nautical Books

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Textile

Larger Than Life Terracotta Buddha Bust of Guanyin, Early 20th Century, China
Located in Antwerp, BE
A massive larger than life terracotta buddha bust of Guan Yin, China, early 20th century. Broken and restored with wear and tear from enduring exposure to the elements. Size: 75 cm h...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Nautical Books

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Terracotta

Heavily Carved circa 1880-1900 Anglo Indian Occasional Silver Tea Table Must See
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice circa 1880-1900 Anglo Indian heavily carved occasional silver or tea table A good looking and well made piece, it has been ornate...
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1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Nautical Books

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Oak

Antique Pair of Seascape Oil Paintings Fishing Boats, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A wonderful pair of seascape paintings of fishing boats attributed to William Mcalpine (British 19th century) titled 'Beached Fishing Vessels' and 'Shipping in Rough Seas', circa 186...
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1860s British Antique Nautical Books

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Canvas

John Ednie Arts & Crafts Glasgow Oak over Mantle, Carved Cherubs and Stain Glass
By John Ednie, Wylie & Lochhead
Located in London, GB
John Ednie for Wylie and Lochhead. A rare Arts & Crafts Glasgow School Oak cupboard or overmantel with carved Cherubs to the centre and stain glass panels to the cupboard doors, bes...
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Early 20th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Nautical Books

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Stained Glass, Oak

English Shipwright's or Carpenter's Sash Fillister Plane by Atkin and Sons
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English shipwright's or carpenter's sash fillister or plough plane, c.1900, of finely patinated beech wood and brass by Atkin and Sons, Sheffield Works, Birmingham Marked A &...
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Early 1900s English Antique Nautical Books

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Metal, Brass

Framed World Map print showing double hemisphere dating to 1642 originally, New
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a digitally remastered World Map Conjuring up the golden age of exploration, from an original 1642 double hemisphere map of the world. It includes pictorial relief illustrat...
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2010s British Charles II Antique Nautical Books

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Glass, Wood, Paper

George Walton. A Rare Arts & Crafts Philippines Cane Chair with Serpentine Back
By George Walton
Located in London, GB
George Walton. A Rare Arts & Crafts walnut high back 'Philippines begere chair'. The serpentine shaped high back is not just very comfortably but very elegant and refined. In the P...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Nautical Books

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Walnut

Antique Pair of English Maritime Colored Etchings 1806.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Pair of English Maritime Colored Etchings 1806. English hand-colored etchings of a 90 Gun Ship at Spithead and a Collier with a view of the South Foreland. The etchings were...
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19th Century English Romantic Antique Nautical Books

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Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Indian Repoussé & Engraved Brass Bowl / Planter on Engraved Brass Stand / Stool
Located in Germantown, MD
Indian Repoussé & engraved brass bowl / planter on engraved brass stand / stool. Large antique Anglo- Indian brass bowl or planter with amazing, very detailed engravings and Repoussé...
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Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Nautical Books

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Brass

Pair of Antique Anglo-Indian Etched and Polychrome Brass Peacock Figures
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Antique Anglo-Indian etched and polychrome brass peacock figures. Stunning pair of Anglo-Indian etched and polychrome brass peacock figures or sculptures. These beautiful pe...
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1920s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Nautical Books

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Brass

Pair of Igorot Tribesmen Figural Hunter and Huntress Carvings, circa 1940
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Igorot tribesmen figural wood carvings depicting hunter and huntress with companion canines, weaponry, and displayed on circular fluted plinths. Northern Luzon , Philippine I...
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Early 20th Century Philippine Anglo-Indian Antique Nautical Books

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Mahogany

Rare 'Hope Service' Plate 18th Century Flight Worcester
By Flight Worcester
Located in Brisbane, QLD
The Hope Service was designed and created by the Royal Flight Worcester Company, commissioned by the Duke of Clarence and St Andrews (later King William IV) in 1789. The full 260-pi...
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1780s English Neoclassical Antique Nautical Books

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Porcelain

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Unique Seth Thomas Side Wind Lever Ships Chronometer
By Seth Thomas Clock Company
Located in Palm City, FL
oldest clock maker started operations in 1813. Their Nautical clocks first appeared in the 1860's and
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19th Century American Antique Nautical Books

A New Gradually Encreasing Compass-Map.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
the business, which not only published charts but also books on every aspect of geography, navigation
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1690s Antique Nautical Books

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Engraving

Framed Antique Naval Flag, circa 1900
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
with an anchor." The flag that first appeared officially in Navy Signal books in the late 1800s
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Early 20th Century American Antique Nautical Books

Framed Antique Naval Flag, circa 1900
Framed Antique Naval Flag, circa 1900
H 57.25 in W 87.5 in D 2 in
Framed Antique Naval Flag, circa 1900
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
with an anchor." The flag that first appeared officially in Navy Signal books in the late 1800s
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Early 20th Century American Antique Nautical Books

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Cotton

Framed Antique Naval Flag, circa 1900
Framed Antique Naval Flag, circa 1900
H 57.25 in W 87.5 in D 2 in
Antique French Breton Jam Cabinet Cupboard Liquor Cabinet Bar Oak Confiture Key
Located in Tyler, TX
, many people of the era were fishermen. The nautical and maritime themes are often characterized in
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1880s French Victorian Antique Nautical Books

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Oak

Antique French Breton Cabinet Bonnetiere Wardrobe Cupboard Carved Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
proximity to the ocean, many people of the era were fishermen. The nautical and maritime themes are often
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Nautical Books

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Oak

Antique French Breton Cabinet Bonnetiere Armoire Carved Dark Oak Linen Closet
Located in Tyler, TX
proximity to the ocean, many people of the era were fishermen. The nautical and maritime themes are often
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Nautical Books

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Oak

Antique French Breton Jam Cabinet Cupboard Bar Liquor Cabinet Confiture Oak 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
of the era were fishermen. The nautical and maritime themes are often characterized in Breton
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1880s French French Provincial Antique Nautical Books

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Oak

Antique French Breton Jam Cabinet Cupboard Liquor Cabinet Bar Oak Confiture Key
Located in Tyler, TX
of the era were fishermen. The nautical and maritime themes are often characterized in Breton
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1880s French French Provincial Antique Nautical Books

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Oak

Antique French Breton Cabinet Bonnetiere Cupboard Carved Dark Oak Brittany 19thC
Located in Tyler, TX
proximity to the ocean, many people of the era were fishermen. The nautical and maritime themes are often
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Nautical Books

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Oak

Antique French Breton Cabinet Bonnetiere Armoire Carved Wardrobe Oak Closet 19c
Located in Tyler, TX
. Because of the proximity to the ocean, many people of the era were fishermen. The nautical and maritime
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Nautical Books

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Oak

Chesapeake Bay and Delaware Bay Map, Antique Maritime Map, circa 1851
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
States coastline. To this day his name appears on countless marine pilot books and U.S. Coast Survey
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1850s American Antique Nautical Books

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Paper

No. 365 Yellow Avens
By Edwin Hale Lincoln
Located in Fairlawn, OH
durable and beautiful processes available. He began his career shooting nautical and architectural images
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1910s American Realist Antique Nautical Books

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Silver Gelatin

No. 372 Low Sweet Blueberry
By Edwin Hale Lincoln
Located in Fairlawn, OH
durable and beautiful processes available. He began his career shooting nautical and architectural images
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1910s American Realist Antique Nautical Books

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Platinum

Books, The Works of Joseph Conrad
By Joseph Conrad
Located in New York, NY
26 volumes. Bound in 3/4 red Morocco with top edges gilt, raised bands, & nautical emblems on
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1920s American Antique Nautical Books

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Leather, Paper

Books, The Works of Joseph Conrad
Books, The Works of Joseph Conrad
H 8 in W 1.25 in D 5.5 in
1 Volume, Thompson & Lawson, The Lawson History of America's CVP
Located in New York, NY
blue morocco with a gilt-tooled border on the covers. Raised bands with panels displaying nautical
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Early 20th Century American Antique Nautical Books

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Leather

1 Volume, Herman Melville, Moby Dick
Located in New York, NY
spine displays raised bands, nautical details, bordering, and label lettering, all gilt-tooled. All of
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Early 20th Century American Antique Nautical Books

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Leather

1 Volume, Herman Melville, Moby Dick
1 Volume, Herman Melville, Moby Dick
H 7.5 in W 2.25 in D 5.75 in
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Find a variety of antique nautical books available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique nautical books was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and oak. Antique nautical books have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Many antique nautical books are appealing in their simplicity, but Edwin Hale Lincoln and Pierre Mortier produced popular antique nautical books that are worth a look.

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Prices for antique nautical books can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique nautical books begin at $550 and can go as high as $4,275, while the average can fetch as much as $1,350.