Principles Conduct, Signed (2 results)

Full-Leather. Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. Second Edition. Octavo. [2], 96. PRESENTATION COPY FROM Admiral Keppel to distinguished British Naval Officer Philip d'Auvergne, Duc de Bouillon (1754-1816). With the later bookplate of J. Collas Esq. Contemporary full black morocco, gilt Greek key borders to boards with central armorial, the spine rubbed with anchor motifs in compartments. Spine ends sl worn, some ink scribbles to fep, upper hinge cracked, holding. G-Nr VG copy. Augustus Keppel (1725-1826) had a long and distinguished naval career, and sailed in Anson's famous voyage around the world. He had considerable success capturing privateers and Spaniards and after commanding a squadron in the Mediterranean was appointed Commander-in-Chief in North America. In 1757 he sat on Byng's Court-Martial, which he later regretted. Keppel's Court-Martial related to his conduct as the Commander of the British Fleet at the Battle of Ushant in July 1778. The result of the battle had been inconclusive, giving rise to a bitter dispute between Keppel and his second-in-command Hugh Palliser over what had gone wrong. The whole affair was politically charged, for Keppel had the support of the opposition Whigs whereas Palliser was backed by the Tory government. Keppel was subsequently acquitted. Philip d'Auvergne was born in Jersey and had a long naval career. He served alongside a 15 years old Horatio Nelson on board Carcass, and in America after commanding one of the boats attacking Lexington, watched the ensuing Battle of Bunker Hill. After a distinguished naval career which included acting as a spymaster against Napoleon, he was appointed to the rank of Vice-Admiral. Inscribed by Author(s).

Condition: Very Good. tall8vo. 24.3cm, 2nd edition, revised & enlarged, xvii,247p., with 7 folding maps, index, original pebbled red cloth, gilt spine and cover titles, spine faded (titles clear), previous owners bookplate, Inscribed "To an appreciative reader, from the Author".