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The NAVAL HISTORY OF GREAT BRITAIN!From the Declaration of War by France in 1793, to the Accession of George IV. Printed in 1837.Complete in 6 volumes.Complete with the extensive fold out maps.With 24 portraits, 38 battle-plans in the text, and 28 huge folding tables!!This is an exceedingly important and highly desirable set.This is the best edition of this set, complete with the new content.A New Edition, with Considerable Additions and Notes, appearing for the first time.This is an important and valuable set despite the heavy wear._________A "monument of accuracy - it has stood the test of time and remains the best account of the naval side of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars" (Kemp, The Oxford Companion to Ships and the Sea, p. 425). "First conceived of when he was held prisoner in America during the War of 1812 the Naval History is a remarkable work. Working under the motto "Verite sans Peur", James set himself standards of inclusiveness and accuracy extraordinary for the 19th century. His… Read More

Chicago: Bellows-Reeves Company Publishers, [Copyright dated 1939.]. Bound in faux leather bindings (painted cloth). Embossed ship motif on the covers. Gilded spines. Color plates and color in text illustrations. Large font. 8.75 inches tall. 14.5 inches of shelf space. Set is only in GOOD condition, with a lot of general usage wear/extremity abrasions and rubs. Some external abrasion. Some internal creases and thumbing. Overextended pages. The hinges are all fully attached. There is no writing or previous owner's names. This set displays beautifully. This set would make an excellent gift and/or addition to any fine library. In addition to their shelf presence, antiquarian books make an excellent investment. We always pack very securely to help ensure safe handling during transit. All books are individually wrapped and are always professionally padded. We offer a full refund guarantee, per our terms described on our site, with notification of such intent requested. Please contact us with any inquiries.