Camperdown (47 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. With owner's name inside cover. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Blue covers, front cover stained, blind stamped binding, gilt on backstrip, internally clean. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1050grams, ISBN.…

Condition: Very Good. 8 pages. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 17 x 24 cms. Category: Mariner's Mirror; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

regretting that "owing to the large number. to wh. I belong, I cannot undertake to serve as Vice-President of the London Perthshire Association", 1 side 8vo., 39 Charles Street, Berkeley Square, W., 2th May Lord Camperdown was a Lord-in-Waiting 1868-1870, and a Lord of the Admiralty 1870-1874.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the life and naval career of a renowned 18th-century British admiral, shedding light on a period of maritime history marked by intense rivalry with France, Spain, and Holland. The author skillfully interweaves personal anecdotes, official documents, and historical accounts to paint a vivid portrait of a man who dedicated over fifty years of his life to the Royal Navy. The narrative traces the admiral's journey from his early days as a midshipman to his rise through the ranks, culminating in his command of the North Sea Fleet during a critical juncture in British history. Readers will gain insights into the challenges and triumphs of naval warfare during the Seven Years' War and the French Revolutionary Wars, including the pivotal Battle of Camperdown and the mutiny at the Nore. Beyond battles and strategies, the book explores the admiral's character, leadership style, and unwavering commitment to duty. His influence on naval administration and his enduring legacy as a symbol of British maritime strength are thoughtfully examined. Ultimately, this book offers a compelling testament to the crucial role of sea power in shaping history and the enduring impact of individuals who dedicate their lives to serving their nation at sea. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …

Stipple engraving, from National Portrait Gallery.

Stipple engraving, from Lodge's Portraits.

xvii, 173pp [corrected version of the Report, xx, inserted (printers' note shows that this was issued on the same day as the main publication) - the final page is incorrectly paginated as x, so presumably not a good day for the typesetter] 34x21, blue paper wraps Front wrap and original version of the Report are detached, presumably deliberately when the corrected version was loosely inserted, couple of small stamps, generally good thus. The Committee made various recommendations for improving the supply and quality of housing for the working classes, including a proposal that in London rents should be set centrally. A particular concerns was the clearance of housing for major infrastructure and civil engineering projects, without replacement homes being provided.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. 1st Edition. 8vo. Pp xi, 416. Tissue-guarded portrait frontis and 3 plates. Quarter vellum. Light uniform wear. 1/25 copies issued with a double set of plates from a total edition of 100 copies. Various relevant photos inserted. Presentation copy from " the only sister of the author", Julia Janet Georgiana Abercromby.…

Stipple engraving, part torn away on right side.

8vo., First Edition, on laid paper, with portrait frontispiece in photogravure (original tissue guard present), 2 plates in photogravure (original tissue guards present) and full-page battle-plan, some negligible spotting; original navy diced cloth, boards framed in blind, gilt back, black endpapers, uncut, a very good, bright, clean copy. Neat inscription on half-title: 'Amy M. Cowper. The life of her great-grandfather from HSC 15.4.1911'. NMM II/1, 522.…

Brooks, Day&Son London 1895 [Das dekorative Blatt an den Rändern leicht angestaubt.] Die Wochenzeitschrift "Vanity Fair" legte in den Jahren 1869 bis zu ihrer Einstellung 1914 jeder Ausgabe eine Farblithographie mit dem Porträt der sogenannten "Person der Woche" bei. Neben anderen namhaften Künstlern seien vor allem Sir Leslie Ward (London 1851 - 1922) und Carlo Pellegrini (Capua 1839 - London 1889) genannt, die unter dem Pseudonym "Spy"(Ward) und "Ape"(Pellegrini) Persönlichkeiten des öffentlichen Lebens karikierten.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 8vo. Pp xi, 416. With three portraits and a plan of the action of Camperdown. Quarter vellum, a little rubbed and marked. Hand-made paper. 1/100 copies, large paper, for private circulation. Signed and dated presentation copy from the author to Robert B. Finlay (1st Viscount Finlay, sometime Lord Chancellor). Given by Finlay to his son- in- law, John Hayes in August 1940. ( later, Vice-Admiral Sir John Hayes). A splendid volume replete with associations of high quality. …

Condition: Fine. First Edition. xi,(2),416 pp. Octavo. Original vellum backed spine and paper covered boards. Large paper copy, one of 100 copies printed for Private Circulation. Fore edge and bottom edge untrimmed. Original endpapers. Modern bookplate on the front pastedown. Top edge a bit soiled. Frontispiece and 3 other illustrations. A spectacular copy with the vellum perfect. Very uncommon. This copy was formerly in the possession of Richard Campbell with his Naval bookplate. Admiral Adam Duncan (1731-1804) was appointed Commander-in-chief in the North Sea in 1795, and in the most important action of his naval career, defeated the Dutch fleet off the coast near the village of Camperdown on 11 October 1797. For this action he was made Viscount Duncan of Camperdown on 21 October 1797. Provenance: Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912), author's presentation inscription on title "Captain Scott from Camperdown (the Author)"; by descent. …

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1834 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 11 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 11.…

For information about this brave and gallant man, who offered himself to be hanged in place of his fellow officers during the Nore Mutiny, see his entry in the Oxford DNB. The presence of these four items together may indicate a Victorian autograph dealer as the source, or perhaps a family member wishing to distribute keepsakes. Some with tantalizing fragments of surviving text. All four in good condition, some with fold lines. ONE: 14.5 x 6.5 cm. On one side: '[.] Ever your truly obliged and / Affectionate Friend / Edward O'Bryen'. On other side: '[.] of the Lord with dutiful & [.] / [re]signation to his Almighty Will! [.] / [.] stay me, yet will I trust in Him [.] / [.] the Compassionate Father, who m[.] / [.] [J]udgment with Mercy & alleviate [.]'. TWO: 11 x 5.5 cm. On one side: '[.] I remain / Yours truly grateful / & very affectionate / Edward O'Bryen'. On other side: '[.] I have a few more Paragraphs for you; & will endeavour to seize on as many Bons [sic] Bons as may come [.]'. THREE: 13 x 4 cm. On one side: '[.] & most affectionate / Edward O'Bryen'. On other side: '[.]aminton till We should [.] / [.] answer to a Letter to be [.] / [.] that Night's Post - Therefore [.]'. FOUR: 12 x 4 cm. On one side: '[.] believe me ever / Your most affectionate / Edward -'. On the other side: '[.] darling [evermore?] [.] / How ardently I long for [.]'.…

on vellum with wax seal, 6" x 1½", no place He was the third, but eldest surviving, son and heir of Admiral Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan of Camperdown, and the former Henrietta Dundas. His father was a well known British admiral who defeated the Dutch fleet off Camperdown in what is considered one of the most significant actions in naval history. His father had been created a peer of Great Britain by George III in 1797. Duncan was an Ensign in the Coldstream Guards in 1797. He succeeded his father on 4th August 1804 as the 2nd Viscount Duncan of Camperdown and 20th Laird of Gleneagles. He was Grand Master of Scottish Freemasons from 1812 to 1814.…

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 486. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1898 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 486.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1890 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 152 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 152 Language: English,English.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Admiral Duncan is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1898.Hans Elektronisches Buch is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hans Elektronisches Buch newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future. 440 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Admiral Duncan is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1898.Hans Elektronisches Buch is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hans Elektronisches Buch newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future. 440 pp. Englisch.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1898 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 468 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 468 Language: English.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1882 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 496 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 496 Language: English.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2018, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1898. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- , Pages:- 442, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 442.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2013, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1898. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol:- , Pages:- 442, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 442.…