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The Naval History of Great Britain, Volume IV
John Barrow
1761
T. Lownds : London
7.5" by 4.5"
[2] 432pp
SUMMARY
Volume IV of this scarce eighteenth-century naval history of Great Britain, complete with numerous engraved plates.
First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Rebound,Scarce
Overall Condition: Good Only
This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
Volume IV from this fascinating and detailed naval history of Great Britain, written in the mid eighteenth century. Containing biographical sketches of numerous admirals and commanders, including Sir Peter Warren, Admiral Edward Vernon, Rt. Hon. Ed. Boscawen, and more. Also including accounts important British discoveries of numerous parts of the world.
Volume IV in particular deals with the naval history of Great Britain from 1741 to 1761.
The first edition of this scarce work.
Illustrated with five engraved plates, collated and complete.
Containing a contemporary ink inscription to the front free-endpaper, dated 1769.
ESTC Citation No. T174552.
Signature. [2] B1-T12
CONDITION
In contemporary quarter calf binding, with marbled boards. Externally, significant shelf wear and fading to the boards, and rubbing to the spine, joints, and extremities. Containing a contemporary ink inscription to the front free-endpaper, dated 1769. Internally, hinges are starting, though remaining binding is firm. Pages contain a few spots and handling marks, but are otherwise generally clean.
Overall Condition: Good Only
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under 'condition'
Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
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