The Life and Works of Sir Henry Mainwaring [complete in 2 volumes]

Manwayring, Henry, Sir (1587-1653) ; Manwaring, G. E. [ed]

1920, First Edition. London : Printed for the Navy Records Society. Good copies both in contemporary white cloth boards, backed with black cloth, and both gilt-blocked. Boards dust-dulled and edgeworn, with endbands rubbed; rear joint vol. 1 split, with the spine cover pivoting on the front. Text edges and prelims lightly foxed, with the interiors remaining otherwise tight, bright and clean. A well-preserved set overall. Provenance: Lady Murray's presentation copy to the Admiralty Library; some minor library marks remain. Item #470401

Series; Publications of the Navy Records Society ; v. 54, 56. Physical description; complete in 2 volumes ; 23 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Contents; Vol. 1: Life / by G.E. Manwaring – Vol. 2: Works. Subjects; Manwayring, Henry, Sir (1587-1653). Great Britain. Royal Navy – History – 17th century – Sources. Pirates – England – 17th century – Biography. Ship captains – England – 17th century – Biography. Great Britain – History, Naval – 17th century – Sources. Great Britain – History – Stuarts, 1603-1714 – Sources. 17th century. 20th century (edition). Biography. Naval history. Sources. Collected works.

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