Lives of the admirals, and other eminent British seamen. Containing their personal histories, and a detail of all their public services. Including a new and accurate naval history from the earliest account of time; and, clearly proving by a continued series of facts, our uninterrupted claim to, and enjoyment of the dominion of our seas. Interspersed with many curious passages relating to our discoveries, plantations, and commerce. The whole supported throughout by proper authorities. By John Campbell, Esq; .

CAMPBELL, John.

Verlag: London: printed by John Applebee, for J. and H. Pemberton, in Fleet-street, and T. Waller, in the Temple, M,DCC,XLII-M,DCC,XLIV., 1742

Beschreibung

First editions. Vols 1 and 2 1742; Vols 3 and 4 1744. Four volumes. 1) xvi, 496 (28) (index); 2). viii, 480, (24). 3) xvi, 496 (28). 4) viii, 496, (22). Contemporary full calf, contrasting labels and raised bands, boards with gilt borders and speckled, edges speckled, original endpapers intact. Occasional light foxing, but clean overall. A little rubbed to foot, a hint of cracking or split appearing to hinges, but overall very attractive examples of this foundational work in their sound original binding. Increasingly rare thus. ESTC T90051. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers A429610

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Lives of the admirals, and other eminent ...

Verlag: London: printed by John Applebee, for J. and H. Pemberton, in Fleet-street, and T. Waller, in the Temple, M,DCC,XLII-M,DCC,XLIV.

Erscheinungsdatum: 1742

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Very Good

Auflage: 1st Edition.