Porter Capt David (2 results)
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Published by Sir Richard Phillips & Co. 1823
- Hardcover
- First Edition
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Dust Jacket as Issued. 1st Edition. With two engraved plates, a folding frontispiece map, and a wood engraved illustration of a Giant Land Tortoise in text. Period red gilt half morocco with marbled boards. Rebacked using original boards. Owners bookplate on front pastedown.
Published by Russell & Gardner, Boston:1822 1822
- Hardcover
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Add to basketBoards. Condition: Good. Capt. Isaac Hull, who commanded the U.S.S. Constitution under fire, during the War of 1812, was later accused of financial irregularities while serving as Commander of the Boston Navy Yard. His accuser, lieut. Joel Abbott was charged with libel by C apt. David Porter. (Capt. Porter had been sent by the U….S. Navy to investigate the allegations against Hull. In the course of his investigations, Porter realized that Hull was innocent of the charges and moved forward with a libel suit against Abbot t.) Abbott was, in fact, found guilty of defaming Hull's character and was suspended from service for two years. A scarce account in original paper covered boards with pages untrimed.A very nice copy showing only minor wear to corners and slight st aining to covers. Front cover starting to separate. [Sabin 96807].
