1817's 5 Vols Georgian Antique Books Lives of the British Admirals

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This is a set of 5 antique volumes, Lives of the British Admirals by Dr John Campbell et al. An … more This is a set of 5 antique volumes, Lives of the British Admirals by Dr John Campbell et al. An English language, hard bound naval interest book, published in London, 1817.

Includes the original 4 volumes by Scottish historian Dr. John Campbell, and a fifth volume with expanded works by Henry Redhead Yorke and William Stevenson. Illustrated frontispieces by J.T. Wedgwood and T. Bragg respectively.

In good, lightly time-worn antique condition. Pages intact with minor marks and coloration
Hard bound with colourful paper covers and leathered spine with gold titling
Fascinating illustrated portraits of featured admirals and vice admirals to the title page
List of eminent subscribers included, featuring HRH Duke of York and the Duke of Clarence

This is a comprehensive 5 volume set of antique books, the Lives of the British Admirals. Chronicling the seafaring exploits of the Royal Navy up to the 18th century, the condition is pleasingly intact and lightly time-worn commensurate with age. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 14cm (5.5'')
Max Depth: 3cm (1.25'')
Max Height: 21.5cm (8.5'') less