Much Used Canadian Seamanship Examiner and Instructor, 1873, with Many Hand-written Notes and Great Plates early snuff box and it is one I

and it is one I handle pretty carefully as I believe it is really very old and somewhat fragile

though I love the detailing her jewelry and the flourishes on her dress too

early 20th century

4 1/2” d x 3”  t and in very good antique condition

Much Used Canadian Seamanship Examiner and Instructor, 1873, with Many Hand-written Notes and Great Plates early snuff box and it is one IYou know I love a book that has lived a life, and this is very much one of those I think its original seafaring owner likely slept with it under his pillow! The book is Seamanship Examiner and Instructor of Masters and Mates for the Marine Board Examination in Canada by John St. Vincent McNally, published in 1873. Photos give a good sense: the endpapers are entirely consumed with notes and calculations (including related to the positions of stars),