
Description
Containing Directions for the Principal Harbors, Capes, and Headlands, on the Coast of North and Part of South America
by Edmund Blunt
New York; 1833
Illustrated with 4 fold-out maps (one is damaged)
Size: 6 by 9 1/3 inches
xviii, [2], 657, [1] pp.
Original calf, worn, toning, occasional spotting
some leaves are frayed
Text in English
The "American Coast Pilot" is a historic collection of nautical guides, authored by Edmund M. Blunt, containing directions for navigating the coasts of North and South America.
The guides describe features like principal harbors, capes, headlands, soundings, and lighthouses, along with prevailing winds and currents. These books served as a vital resource for early mariners, providing essential information for coastal navigation that was not available on charts.
Edmund M. Blunt, a significant figure in early American cartography and publishing.
Detailed directions and information for navigating coastal waters, including:
Harbors, capes, and headlands
Soundings and bearings of lighthouses and beacons
Prevailing winds and currents
Latitudes and longitudes of key locations
Tide tables
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1833 AMERICAN COAST PILOT antique NORTH & SOUTH AMERICA
Estimate $120-$150
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Ink of Ages: 15th-19th Century Antique Books
Feb 12, 2026 9:00 AM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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