A Naval Biographical Dictionary: Comprising the Life and Services of Every Living Officer in Her Majesty's Navy, From the Rank of Admiral of the Fleet to That of Lieutenant

William R. O'Byrne

Published by John Murray, London, 1849

About this Item

The first edition of this impressive mid-nineteenth century biographical account of the Navy, by William O'Byrne. The first edition. In a full navy cloth binding. A work by William Richard O'Byrne, an Irish biographer and politician. It took six years for him to publish the first parts in 1845 and the full set of 1,400 pages was published by 1849. O'Byrne corresponded with the subjects of his memoirs, supplementing their statements with the official records. The Royal United Service Institute rewarded him with a piece of plate and a gift of £400. In a full cloth binding.Externally, smart. Light shelf wear to extremities, with the odd small mark to boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with age toning and light spotting, most significant to the front and rear. Very Good.

Seller Inventory # 1025G24

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Naval Biographical Dictionary: Comprising the Life and Services of Every Living Officer in Her Majesty's Navy, From the Rank of Admiral of the Fleet to That of Lieutenant
• Publisher: John Murray, London
• Publication Date: 1849
• Binding: Cloth
• Illustrator: Not Stated
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 3 kilograms
• Book Type: book