1749 The Wooden World Dissected In the Character of a Ship of War

Name: 1749 The Wooden World Dissected in the Character of a Ship of War
SKU: 771L1
Price: 895 GBP
Availability: InStock

Published: London J Robinson

Size: 8.5" by 5.5" Pagination: [10], 1-76pp

A scarce copy of Ned Ward's controversial account of the Royal Navy.

£895.00

weight: 0.75kgs / stock code: 771L1

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Description

Early Edition, Illustrated

The fourth edition of this work.

ESTC reference number: T62089. Collated, complete with a frontispiece.

This work was first published in 1707, and is scarce in any edition. It has been written by the famous satirical author Ned Ward who was best known for his survey of London 'The London Spy'.

Condition

In recent paper covered boards. Externally, excellent with minor shelfwear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright. Scattered spotting to pages.

Overall: Very Good

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