Lestock Vice Admiral (3 results)
More imagesA NARRATIVE OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF HIS MAJESTY'S FLEET IN THE MEDITERRANEAN, and the Combined Fleets of France and Spain, from the Year 1741, to March 1744. + VICE-ADM--L L-ST-K'S ACCOUNT OF THE LATE ENGAGEMENT NEAR TOULON, Between His Majesty's Fleet, and the Fleets of France and Spain as presented by Him the 12th March 1744-5. + VICE-ADM. LESTOCK'S RECAPITULATION as spoke by him at the Bar of the Hon. House of Commons, on Tuesday the 9th of April, 1745. + THE SENTENCE ON VICE-ADMIRAL LESTOCK Pronounced by the Court-Martial, Sitting aboard His Majesty's Ship, the Prince of Orange, at Deptford, on Tuesday, the 3rd of June, 1746. (4 Volumes bound as 1)
[MATHEWS, Admiral Thomas]; LESTOCK, Vice-Admiral. . (4 Volumes bound as 1)
Published by London J. Millan; M. Cooper; John Millan; M. Cooper 1745, 1745, 1745, 1746, 1746
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Add to basketThird Edition; FIRST EDITION; FIRST EDITION; FIRST EDITION. 8vo. hardback (approx. 20.5 x 12.5cm) in full 18th century calf with raised bands, title label and decorative gilt to spine. viii, 135pp. plus 1pp Publisher's advertisement. 56pp. 27pp. plus 1pp. Publisher's advertisement. 23pp. A clean copy with no previous owners' markings or inscriptions. Light foxing to prelims. Rubbing and slight cracking to top surface of calf on spine. Light scuffing to boards. Overall a Good Copy of an interesting collection of associated volumes. (Shelf 4) PLEASE NOTE: Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon request.** Visit our homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct.…
Published by Printed for M. Cooper. 1745, 1745
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Add to basket56pp. 8vo. Advert. on titlepage verso; some light damp-marking to upper margins. Disbound. ESTC T4221. Lestock, 1679-1748, vents his anger and frustration at his treatment by the Admiralty by going public with his log of events, together with the subsequent correspondence, carefully annotated. He was court martialed for his part in defeat to the Spanish Fleet, but acquitted and promoted to Admiral.…
Published by Reprinted by and for George Faulkner, 1745
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Add to basketCondition: V.G. Dublin Imprint, Admirals at War. Containing, his remarks on the Evidence that have been examined, relating to the late Miscarriage of his Majesty's fleet off Toulon, against the combined Fleets of France and Spain. Wherein he points out the true Cause of this Miscarriage; supporting the whole by quoting Admiral Matthew's account, which was published by Authority, etc. Dublin: Reprinted by and for George Faulkner. 1745. 8vo. 8 x 5 inches. 22 p.p. + (2) p.p. advertisements. Decorated by printer's device on title page. recent marbled boards, moroc. label.…
