The Life of Admiral Lord Nelson, K.B. from His Lordship's Manuscripts -
Rev. James Stanier Clarke, John McArthur
1809 - T. Cadell and W. Davies, London - First Edition
Two large and imperial contemporary bound volumes. The first edition of 'the fullest, and in many respects the best biography' of Nelson’ (DNB). Sumptuously produced by one of the best printers of the day.
Illustrated with four full page engraved plans of the ‘Battle of the Nile’; ‘Copenhagen’; ‘Commencement of the Battle of Trafalgar’, ‘Close of the Battle of Trafalgar’, twelve full page engravings, four half page engravings, and one full page engraved elevation and plan of ‘Martello Tower Corsica’. Facsimiles and tables.  More Details
Price: HK$ 30,000 |
