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Click here to see our other books! Memoirs of the English Affairs, Chiefly Naval, From the Year 1660 to 1673 James Duke of York; James II 1729 Not Stated : London 8" by 5" xx, 280, [4pp] SUMMARY A scarce first edition work recounting the adventures of King James II during his naval career, illustrated with a portrait frontispiece. First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Scarce Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage : £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION The scarce first edition. ESTC citation number T147011. Illustrated with a frontispiece. Register runs as: A8, a2, B-S8, T6. Collated, complete. The naval memoirs of James II, then the Duke of York, from the years 1660 to 1673. James commanded the Royal Navy during the Second and Third Anglo-Dutch War, during which he captures forts off the African coast, which helped to facilitate English involvement in the slave trade. This memoir was compiled from James' original letters, as well as those by other authorities of the day. James II became King after the death of his older brother, Charles II, in 1685. His reign was short lived, however, as he was deposed in the 1688 Glorious Revolution. An important work, it is generally thought to be edited by Samuel Pepys. Bookplate of Richard Luckett to the front paste down. CONDITION In a full calf binding, rebacked with new endpapers. Externally, boards are rubbed. Wear to the extremities, with evidence of former wear and loss prior to rebacking. Light discolouration to the boards. A small amount of loss to the tail of the extremity of the rear board. Bookplate to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age-toned with some occasional spots. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
Guilherme Correa Gonçalves
Very speedy delivery and extremely well packaged. The book is in wonderful condition for age, better I think than described. This now sits alongside a companion volume, another work of Worcestershire historian and antiquarian, John Noak. I very much looking forward to reading it. As for price, I snatched the offer and am extremely pleased that I did. This seller is a perfect find on eBay and I would purchase from them without hesitation, saved seller, excellent.
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Excellent in every respect; much better than originally described and pictured. The shipping was exceptionally fast, and the books arrived precisely on schedule. The packaging was both robust and thoughtful, which always makes a most distinct difference. I am grateful for this great value and for your having accepted my offer. Thank you so much, Katherine, for a truly pluperfect transaction.
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