Connecticut's Naval Office at New London During the War of the American Revolution
by Rogers, Ernest E
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About This Item
New London: Private Printing, 1933. First Edition. Limited edition Near fine in dark blue ribbed cloth covered boards with bright gilt text stamping on the front board board and on the spine and with decorated end papers. The cloth at the head and heel of the spine is very slightly rubbed. This title comprises Volume II of Collections from The New London County Historical Society. One of only 750 copies printed. 358 pages including an index of vessels, an index of names, bibliography, and illustrated with 27 photographs. The volume includes the merchantile letter book of Nathaiel Shaw (1735-1782) who was a naval agent and Connecticut merchant. (Gephart, 14416)
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- Town's End Books (US)
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- Title
- Connecticut's Naval Office at New London During the War of the American Revolution
- Author
- Rogers, Ernest E
- Book Condition
- Used
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Private Printing
- Place of Publication
- New London
- Date Published
- 1933
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