Fawkener (3 results)

1p, folio. On recto of the first leaf of a bifolium of watermarked laid paper. In fair condition, lightly aged, with slight wear and spotting to the extremities. With '(L.S.)' at top right and at the foot the slug 'Printed by G. Roberts, Admiralty Office.' Headed: 'At the Court at St. James's, / The 28th of May, 1800. / PRESENT, / The King's Most Excellent Majesty / in Council.' Thirty-four lines of text, including a twenty-three line transcription of an Admiralty memorandum, in smaller type. Begins: 'WHEREAS there was this Day read at the Board, a Memorial from the Right Honourable the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, dated the 27th of this Instant, in the Words following, viz. / "The Principal Officers and Commissioners of Your Majesty's Navy having represented to Us, that from the multiplicity of Business brought upon Captains of Your Majesty's Ships, in the execution of the Provisions of the several Acts of Parliament, relative to the modes of Payment by Allotments, and other new Regulations respecting Tickets, it has become so very extensive that they are of Opinion some proper mode should be adopted for affording them relief;' the suggested solution being tht 'Captains should in future be required to make out only Three compleat Pay Books, a compleat Slop Book, and three Alphabets, with an open List on Pay Paper, of all Men actually mustered on board at the time the Pay Books are made out'. The order continues and concludes: 'His Majesty having taken the said Memorial into Consideration, is pleased, with the Advice of His Privy Council, to approve of what is therein proposed, and to Order, as it is hereby Ordered, That the same be adopted and carried into Execution; And the Right Honourable the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, are to give the necessary directions therein accordingly. / W. FAWKENER.'.

Removed. First edition. 12 pp. 8vo. Jefferson forwards the British response as to why it may legitimately interfere with the navigation of neutral nations. Last at auction at at Parke Bernet 1966. Shaw & Shoemaker 16583. Removed from larger volume else a very good copy.

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 2026, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1808. 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:- Volume 26, Pages:- 73, 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. Volume 26 73.