{"product_id":"the-ship-builders-assistant-marine-architecture-william-sutherland-1766-ed","title":"The Ship-Builder's Assistant; Marine Architecture, William Sutherland — 1766 Ed","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_3968581d3210d31f-475\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2381\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2381 citation-end-2381\"\u003e London, J. Mount and T. Page, 1766\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. [viii], 156.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report: \u003c\/b\u003eGood. The book presents exceptionally well externally, having been beautifully rebound in a retrospective blind-tooled panelled calf that offers a tight and highly attractive binding with sharp, unoxidised tooling and brilliant gilt lettering to the spine. The hinges and joints are pristine with an absolute absence of shelf-wear. Internally, the 18th-century textblock shows expected signs of age, including general toning, moderate foxing, and occasional light dampstaining to the margins. Crucially, while the text remains entirely legible and structurally sound, the volume lacks the majority of the folding copperplate originally facing page 88. The remaining two plates called for in this printing are present. Ultimately, this is a structurally superb and handsome copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCatalogue Note: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2380 citation-end-2380\"\u003eThis mid-18th-century edition of William Sutherland’s celebrated treatise was issued by the premier maritime publishing house, J. Mount and T. Page on Tower-Hill.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Originally published in 1711, the text remained the definitive manual for English shipwrights and mariners for nearly a century, offering vital instruction during the height of the Age of Sail. This particular copy is notable for its exquisite modern retrospective binding, which faithfully replicates the blind-tooled panelled calf style typical of the Georgian era, elevating its aesthetic appeal for the collector's shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eWhile Sutherland's work relied on multiple engraved folding plates to illustrate complex geometry and naval drafting techniques, early editions on the open market are exceptionally scarce. It is entirely common to find working copies with heavy wear or loss to the fragile fold-outs, as these manuals were practically utilized in shipyards and aboard vessels. Retaining two of its three functional plates, this copy serves as a highly displayable piece of British marine history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eFirst published in 1711, William Sutherland's \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"53\"\u003eThe Ship-Builder's Assistant\u003c\/i\u003e stands as a cornerstone of 18th-century naval architecture and maritime engineering. Written by a master shipwright and mariner, this comprehensive manual demystified the art of shipbuilding for generations. It offers meticulous instructions on extracting square and cube roots, valuing timber, drawing ship plans, proportioning masts and yards, and mastering the boatswain's art of cordage and sail-cutting. A fascinating window into the technological advancements of the Royal Navy and merchant fleets, this work is an indispensable artifact for historians, maritime enthusiasts, and collectors of nautical antiquities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54152928887123,"sku":"4394","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260619_124639_1.jpg?v=1782904328","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-ship-builders-assistant-marine-architecture-william-sutherland-1766-ed","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}