Nelson's Ships: A History of the Vessels in which He Served 1771 - 1805

London: Conway Maritime Press, 2002. Hardback in Dust Wrapper.. Very Good — in Very Good Dust Wrapper. Slight rippling to the foot of the leaves, possibly caused by slight damp at some time, but inoffensive. . ### IMPORTANT: Weighing 2.5kg. shipping beyond the shores of my utopian country will be by ParcelForce World Wide, and starts at £15.00 Europe/£30.00 Elsewhere (less the displayed cost) for a 5-7 day service, tracked, duties unpaid. ### First edition (first printing). Hardback in dust wrapper (burgundy boards with gilt titling to the spine) Physically 12” x 10” (2.5 kg); 312pp; Index; Bibliography; Jacket illustration: Nelson's Flagships at Anchor, 1807 by Nicholas Pocock. This is a composite image of Nelson's flagships at the Spithead anchorage painted in 1807. From left to right, <i> Agamemnon</i>, <i> Vanguard</i> (showing her broadside), stern view of <i> Elephant</i> flying the flag of Vice-Admiral of the Blue, <i> Captain </i>and then <i> Victory</i> firing a salute and flying the flag of Vice-Admiral of the White. Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Colour Plates; Black & White Drawings; Diagrams; Maps; Tables; Plans; ISBN: 0851777422 || The book is on my shelves and will be carefully packed and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and my beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the bookshop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #175921|| Condition: