A brief enqiry into the causes of premature decay, in our wooden bulwarks, . with an examination of the means, best calculated to prolong their duration. By Richard Pering, Esq. ... 3043153

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A brief enqiry into the causes of premature decay, in our wooden bulwarks, . with an examination of the means, best calculated to prolong their duration. By Richard Pering, Esq. ...

Richard Pering

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1812

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Plymouth-Dock

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Saltram, Devon (Accredited Museum)

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[4],78,[2]p . 8vo.. Bound with 'Proceedings and report of the merchants, ship owners, and other persons, ... of the port of Plymouth', Plymouth, [1814].. Provenance: In ink on h-t 'The Right Honble. Lord Boringdon with the authors most respectful compt.'.

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At Saltram by 1957 and formed part of the endowment to NT by Montagu Brownlow Parker (1878-1962), 5th Earl of Morley

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A brief enqiry into the causes of premature decay, in our wooden bulwarks, . with an examination of the means, best calculated to prolong their duration. By Richard Pering, Esq. ...

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