ENGLAND'S SAFETY OR A BRIDLE TO THE FRENCH KING. PROPOSING a sure method for encouraging NAVIGATION, and raising qualified seamen for the well manning Their Majesties FLEET on any occasion, in a months time, without impressing;

ST. LO, George, Captain

Published by London printed for Will. Miller at the Gilded Acorn in St. Paul’s Church-yard where gentlemen and others may be furnished with bound books of most sorts, 1693

Title continued: And a competent provision for all such as shall be wounded in service against the enemy, either in their Majesties ships of war, privatiers, or merchant-men, to encourage the better defending them. ALSO an in-sight into the advantages may be made by the herring and other fisheries, in respect to the breeding of seamen, and otherwise. Together with a PROPOSAL for the maintenance and education of the male children of all such as shall be kill d in service, both Seamen and officers; And a Provision for Gentlemens Younger Sons, and the Sons of Commanders Killed in service, to qualifie them for the Sea, in order to make Officers. ALSO encouragement for commanders of men of war, privatiers and seamen, in taking any ship, or effects of the enemies, and all to be done, without any sensible charge or burthen to the kingdom. By Captain George St. Lo. PAMPHLET, FIRST EDITION 1693. Small slim 4to, approximately 195 x 145 mm, 7¾ x 5½ inches, pages: added engraved pictorial title, [12], advert leaf, 15-48, bound in 20th century half speckled calf, marbled boards, gilt lettered morocco label to spine, new endpapers. Slight damage to top of upper hinge and foot of lower hinge (see image), engraved title page trimmed at lower margin with slight loss (see image), 7 leaves ar rear slightly trimmed at lower margins, affecting 3 catchwords, and 1 word in the text, easily understood, otherwise a very good clean copy. See: Christie's, A Selection from The Scott Library and other books of Navigation and Marine Science, page 140, No. 430, listing second edition; Adams and Waters, English Maritime Books Printed Before 1801, Relating To Ships, Their Construction And Their Operation At Sea, page 227, No. 3095; National Maritime Museum, Catalogue Of The Library, Volume 5, Naval History, Part 1, page 71, No. 864. MORE IMAGES ATTACHED TO THIS LISTING, ALL ZOOMABLE, FURTHER IMAGES ON REQUEST. POSTAGE AT COST. Seller Inventory # 48933

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Title: ENGLAND'S SAFETY OR A BRIDLE TO THE FRENCH ...
Publisher: London printed for Will. Miller at the Gilded Acorn in St. Paul s Church-yard where gentlemen and others may be furnished with bound books of most sorts
Publication Date: 1693
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition