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The Post-Captain; or, The Wooden Walls Well Manned; Comprehending a View of Naval Society and Manners.
by John Davis
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Indeed
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Item Price
A$2,645.09A$2,380.58
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About This Item
London: Thomas Tegg, 1806. First edition. Leather. Very Good Indeed. 8.5" by 5". None. The first edition of this work by John Davis, an uncommon work rebound in a handsome half calf binding. The first edition of this work, rebound in a half calf binding. All edges gilt. Ink inscription to the title page, dated 1844. The author John Davis (1774-1854) first went to sea in an East Indiaman, joining Sir Edmund Nagle's frigate Artois in 1794. He rose to become acting lieutenant before leaving the navy in 1797. The Post-Captain was published anonymously in the first edition, and had considerable success despite receiving mixed critical reviews. Rebound in a half calf binding. Externally in lovely condition. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are a little age toned with the odd spot and handling mark throughout. Very Good Indeed
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 838M19
- Title
- The Post-Captain; or, The Wooden Walls Well Manned; Comprehending a View of Naval Society and Manners.
- Author
- John Davis
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Indeed
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Thomas Tegg
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1806
- Size
- 8.5" by 5"
- Keywords
- Nautical fiction The Post-Captain Navy The Post-Captain
Terms of Sale
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BATH, Somerset
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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