Specification books, 1798-c. 1855.

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Specification books, 1798-c. 1855.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/24853147

These are pocket-size, leather-bound manuscript volumes incorporating text, tables, diagrams, and cover-page inscriptions concerning early nineteenth-century American naval vessels in John Lenthall's hand.

14 v. (1 linear ft.)

Independence Seaport Museum

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SNAC Resource ID: 7138319

Independence Seaport Museum

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