Two Discourses of the Navy 1638 and 1659 ALSO A Discourse of the Navy 1660; Publications of the Navy Records Society Vol. VII
(Greenwich): The Navy Records Society, 1896. First Edition. Hardcover. Edited by J. R. Tanner, M.A. Thick 8vo. Pp.lxxxiii; 419. Index. Navy buckram with gilt lettering over white buckram with gilt medallion stamped on front cover. A bit of foxing to preliminaries, slight fading to spine (see photo). Bookplate on front pastedown. A stout copy. Very Good. Item #616
A volume in the vital series published by the Navy Records Society, providing insight to specific periods of maritime history, and proving great value to researchers and writers. Notably, Patrick O'Brian has proclaimed his debt to the series for imparting verisimilitude to his Jack Aubrey - Stephen Maturin novels. Bookplate is that of a Royal Navy submariner who served in China (Tsingtao, notably) and WWI. A handsome, presentable copy.
Price: $35.00