Lives of the Most Eminent British Naval Heroes; Comprehending Details of their Achievements, in Various Quarters of the Globe, Forming a Complete Naval History, from the Reign of Henry VII to the Present Time.
by [BURNEY, William]
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- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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1809 1ed Lives British Naval Heroes Francis Drake Capt James Cook Anson Raleigh
An exceptionally rare and scarcely printed 1809 first edition of 'Lives of the Most Eminent British Naval Heroes' by Willian Burney. Burney founded the 18th-century Naval Academy (or Burney's Academy) in Gosport, England. Burney's collection of historic naval accounts has less than 25 recorded copies known to remain in existence. This incredible historical treatise describes the naval careers of important historical figures such as Sir Francis Drake, Sir Walter Raleigh, Edward Montague, Earl of Sandwich, Sir George Rooke, Sir John Norris, George, Lord Anson, John Byron, Captain James Cook, and many more!
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[BURNEY, William]
Lives of the Most Eminent British Naval Heroes; Comprehending Details of their Achievements, in Various Quarters of the Globe, Forming a Complete Naval History, from the Reign of Henry VII to the Present Time.
Leith: Printed by and for Archibald Allardice, and Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, London, 1809. First edition.
Details:
· Collation: Complete
o vii, [1], 428
o 3 engraved plates
· Provenance: Bookplate – B. K. Hope
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; tight and secure
· Size: ~7in X 4.25in (18cm x 11cm)
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- Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books (US)
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- 40501
- Title
- Lives of the Most Eminent British Naval Heroes; Comprehending Details of their Achievements, in Various Quarters of the Globe, Forming a Complete Naval History, from the Reign of Henry VII to the Present Time.
- Author
- [BURNEY, William]
- Format/Binding
- Leather; tight and secure
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- by and for Archibald Allardice, and Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, London
- Place of Publication
- Leith
- Date Published
- 1809
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1809 1ed Lives British Naval Heroes Francis Drake Capt James Cook Anson Raleigh, rare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian
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