From William Reese Company - Americana, New Haven, CT, U.S.A.
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Eight separate imprints, paginations given below. Dbd. Minor edge wear and toning. Generally very good to near fine condition. In a blue cloth slipcase, gilt. A nice collection of British Acts of Parliament relating to the Royal Navy or related seagoing activities. The dominance of the British Royal Navy was unquestioned from the late 1600s until well into the 20th century. These mid 18th-century acts were printed at a time when the British Navy was swiftly ascending to the peak of its power through superior financing, tactics, training, organization, population support, hygiene, dockyard facilities, logistical support and warship design and construction. By the early 19th century, the British Navy saw little action, mainly due to the lack of a worthy adversary. Each of these titles is rare, with between one and four copies listed in institutions in ESTC. The separate imprints included here are as follows: 1) AN ACT TO SETTLE HOW FAR OWNERS OF SHIPS SHALL BE ANSWERABLE FOR THE ACTS OF THE MASTERS OR MARINERS [drop title]. London: John Baskett, 1734. [2],291-294pp. Only three copies in ESTC. ESTC N51352. 2) AN ACT FOR THE BETTER SUPPLY OF MARINERS AND SEAMEN TO SERVE IN HIS MAJESTY'S SHIPS OF WAR, AND ON BOARD MERCHANT SHIPS, OTHER TRADING SHIPS, AND PRIVATEERS [drop title]. London: John Baskett, 1739. [2],123-126pp. Only three copies in ESTC. ESTC N51525. 3) AN ACT FOR THE FURTHER REGULATING AND BETTER GOVERNMENT OF HIS MAJESTY'S NAVIES, SHIPS OF WAR, AND FORCES BY SEA; AND FOR REGULATING THE PROCEEDINGS UPON COURTS MARTIAL IN THE SEA SERVICE [drop title]. London: Thomas Baskett, 1745. [2],719-723pp. Only three copies in ESTC. ESTC N52070. 4) AN ACT FOR THE RELIEF AND SUPPORT OF MAIMED AND DISABLED SEAMEN, AND THE WIDOWS AND CHILDREN OF SUCH AS SHALL BE KILLED, SLAIN, OR DROWNED IN THE MERCHANTS SERVICE [drop title]. London: Thomas Baskett, 1747. [2],835-859pp. Only two copies in ESTC. ESTC N52775. 5) AN ACT FOR AMENDING, EXPLAINING, AND REDUCEING INTO ONE ACT OF PARLIAMENT, THE LAWS RELATING TO THE GOVERNMENT OF HIS MAJESTY'S SHIPS, VESSELS, AND FORCES BY SEA [drop title]. London: Thomas Baskett, 1749. [2],687-707pp. Only one copy in ESTC. ESTC N52967. 6) AN ACT FOR ENFORCING THE LAWS AGAINST PERSONS WHO SHALL STEAL OR DETAIN SHIPWRECKED GOODS; AND FOR THE RELIEF OF PERSONS SUFFERING LOSSES THEREBY [drop title]. London: Thomas Baskett, 1753. [2],303-311pp. Only four copies in ESTC. ESTC N52861. 7) AN ACT FOR THE REGULATION OF HIS MAJESTY'S MARINE FORCES WHILE ON SHORE [drop title]. London: Thomas Baskett, 1755. [2],311- 331pp. Only two copies in ESTC. ESTC N56449. 8) AN ACT FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF SEAMEN, AND THE MORE SPEEDY AND EFFECTUAL MANNING HIS MAJESTY'S NAVY [drop title]. London: Mark Baskett, 1762. [2],655-658pp. Only one copy in ESTC. ESTC N56728. N.A.M. Rodger, THE COMMAND OF THE OCEAN. A NAVAL HISTORY OF BRITAIN 1649-1815 (London: Allen Lane, 2004). Seller Inventory # WRCAM49723
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Title: [COLLECTION OF EIGHT GENERAL ACTS OF THE ...
Publisher: London
Publication Date: 1762
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