Historical information
This reference book would be used by sea merchants when trading in cargo.
Significance
The book is significant for its association with reference information for sea merchant traders.
Physical description
Book, tall and narrow, with index tabs on the side edges of the pages.
FULL Title: The Seaman and Merchants Complete Expeditious Measurer: The Seaman and Merchants Complete Expeditious Measurer; containing a set of tables which show at one view the solid contents of all kinds of packaging and casks, according to their several lengths, breadths and depths; also rules for determining the contents of all sorts of casks in wine and beer measure, according to the Imperial Standard.
Author: Mr J W Norie (John William Norie)
Date: 1853
Publisher: Charles Wilson
Printer: Bateman and Dennis, 95 Leadenhall Street, London, England 1853
The front end paper has an inscription. It refers to the Schooner, Rose Anna, Melbourne, 1857.
Inscriptions & markings
Hand written script: "Rose Anna / Schooner, Melbourne, 1857"
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