Title: Naval Evolutions: A Memoir, Containing a Review and Refutation of the Principal Essays and Arguments Advocating Mr. Clerk's Claims, in Relation to the Manouvre of the 12th of April, 1782 and Vindicating, by Tactical Demonstration, and Numerous Authentic Documents, the Professional Skill of the British Officers Chiefly Concerned on that Memorable Occasion Author: Douglas, Maj. Gen. Sir Howard Place: London Publisher: Thomas & William Boone Date: 1832 Description: [4], 101, xxiii, 16 pp. 10 engraved plates, 2-sided folding facsimile plate. (8vo) 8¾x5½, green moiré cloth with printed paper lettering piece. First Edition. Sir Howard Douglas (English, 1776-1861) had a long, varied, and distinguished career. A military man, politician in England, educator, Governor of New Brunswick, author of a number of important military and naval works. This copy inscribed and signed by the author to his daughter, Mary. Lot Amendments Condition: Some wear to spine ends and corners; moderate scuffing to covers; text mostly unopened, about very good. Item number: 171017
Title: Naval Evolutions: A Memoir, Containing a Review and Refutation of the Principal Essays and Arguments Advocating Mr. Clerk's Claims, in Relation to the Manouvre of the 12th of April, 1782 and Vindicating, by Tactical Demonstration, and Numerous Authentic Documents, the Professional Skill of the British Officers Chiefly Concerned on that Memorable Occasion Author: Douglas, Maj. Gen. Sir Howard Place: London Publisher: Thomas & William Boone Date: 1832 Description: [4], 101, xxiii, 16 pp. 10 engraved plates, 2-sided folding facsimile plate. (8vo) 8¾x5½, green moiré cloth with printed paper lettering piece. First Edition. Sir Howard Douglas (English, 1776-1861) had a long, varied, and distinguished career. A military man, politician in England, educator, Governor of New Brunswick, author of a number of important military and naval works. This copy inscribed and signed by the author to his daughter, Mary. Lot Amendments Condition: Some wear to spine ends and corners; moderate scuffing to covers; text mostly unopened, about very good. Item number: 171017
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