Charles-Pierre Claret de FLEURIEU
Observations sur la division hydrographique du globe, et changemens proposés dans la nomenclature générale et particulière de l'hydrographie, avec cartes. Application du système métrique décimal à l'hydrographie et aux calculs de la navigation ; moyens pour en faciliter l'établissement, et tables à cet usage
Imprimerie de la République|Paris An VIII (1800)|23 x 32 cm|Relié
Second edition, illustrated with two large folding maps mounted on tabs (cf. Polak 1755).
Bradel binding in full marbled pink paper-covered boards, spine sunned with losses. Title and shelving labels affixed at head and foot of spine. Some scratches and paper losses to the boards, minor abrasions and small chips to the edges. Contemporary binding.
In addition to his significant maritime and political activity since the Seven Years’ War, Charles-Pierre Claret de Fleurieu (1738–1810) was the inventor of the first marine chronometer.
Printed stamp of the Imprimerie de la République at the foot of the title page.
€1,200