![Lives of the Admirals and other eminent British Seamen. Containing their personal histories, and a detail of all their public services. Including a new and accurate naval history from the earliest accounts of time; [title continued below]:](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/988/301/1533301988.0.m.jpg)
Click for full-size.
Lives of the Admirals and other eminent British Seamen. Containing their personal histories, and a detail of all their public services. Including a new and accurate naval history from the earliest accounts of time; [title continued below]:
by CAMPBELL, JOHN:
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
-
Shaftesbury, Dorset, United Kingdom
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
T. Waller, London, 1750. [title continued]: and clearly proving, by a continued series of facts, our uninterrupted claim to, and enjoyment of, the dominion of our seas. Interspersed with many curious passages relating to our discoveries, plantations, and commerce. The whole supported by proper authorities. The second edition, carefully revised, corrected, and enlarged. 4 vols.4 volumes 8vo (8 1/4 x 5 1/4 inches) pages 543; 476:(22,index); 488: & 453:(16 index), contemporary full tan calf, narrow gilt rules to sides. Spines gilt on raised bands with burgundy lettering pieces. gilt numbered direct. Corners rubbed, hinges cracked but holding. The attractive large bookplate of John Moore Paget on front pastedowns. Modern booplate on front free endpapers.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Bristow and Garland
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 20821
- Title
- Lives of the Admirals and other eminent British Seamen. Containing their personal histories, and a detail of all their public services. Including a new and accurate naval history from the earliest accounts of time; [title continued below]:
- Author
- CAMPBELL, JOHN:
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- T. Waller, London, 1750.
- Bookseller catalogs
- Naval;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
Bristow and Garland
Returns accepted within 7 days of receipt if found not as described.
About the Seller
Bristow and Garland
Biblio member since 2005
Shaftesbury, Dorset
About Bristow and Garland
Long established antiquarian & secondhand booksellers and dealers in autographs and manuscripts.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
- Raised Band(s)
- Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...
- Cracked
- In reference to a hinge or a book's binding, means that the glue which holds the opposing leaves has allowed them to separate,...
- Bookplate
- Highly sought after by some collectors, a book plate is an inscribed or decorative device that identifies the owner, or former...
This Book’s Categories
Michael Bond - the man behind Paddington Bear
“All the same ... it’s a very important name. And I don’t expect there are many bears in the world called Paddington!”
A lonely toy bear on an empty shop shelf on Christmas Eve in 1956 first captured the attention of Michael Bond, who kindly shared Paddington with the world.
Collecting Signed Books
Read through our tips, hints, and information on collecting books signed or inscribed by the author or illustrator.
