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From Middy to Admiral of the Fleet: The Story of Admiral Anson retold to Boys


Dr. Macaulay


Hutchinson & Co. 1896

Binding:  Hardback  |  Condition: Good  | 

Fetching decorative binding of Macaulay's accessible biography of the 18th century sailor who rose to become lord of the admiralty, George Anson. Describing his rise and in particular his circumnavigation of the globe. With b/w illustrations. All edges gilt. Beveled edges. No date but c. 1896. Previous owner's inscription to ffep. Spine slightly cocked. Rubbing and bumping to edges, Contents clean and binding sound. Good.

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