First London Editions of Alfred Thayer Mahan's Three-Part Series, "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History." Uniformly bound.

Mahan, A. T.

Published by Samson Low, Marston & Company (1892), 1897, 1905., London, 1892

London: Samson Low, Marston & Company, (1892), 1897, 1905. Historian and bibliographer John B. Hattendorf writes, "There is no doubt that Mahan laid the foundation for a theoretical understanding of navies as well as contributed to the rise of the US Navy to great power status." The core of Mahan's work is the magisterial three-part series "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History" which was published over a period of thirteen years. We offer that series in its entirety - all first London editions, uniformly bound in half morocco by Bickers and Son, London.I - "Influence of Sea Power. 1793-1812." First English edition, and first part of Mahan's groundbreaking study, "The Influence of Sea Power." which was to extend over three parts and thirteen years. With the engraved bookplate of noted industrialist and art collector Samuel Courtauld, and his ownership signature. Hattendorf A 4b. NMM 5, 2067.II - "The Life of Nelson. The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain." First English edition of Mahan's standard work on Nelson, the second part of his three-part series, "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History." NMM II, 974 - "Mahan's work. remains a landmark in Nelson studies." Hattendorf, A 6b. Cowie 158. Bound uniformly with "Sea Power in its Relations to the War of 1812" in half blue morocco over boards, with bookplate of S.A. Courtauld.III - "Sea Power in its Relations to the War of 1812." First English edition of Mahan's important work, the conclusion of his series on "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History." With the engraved bookplate of Samuel Courtauld, and his ownership signature. Hattendorf A 12b. Bound in half blue morocco by Bickers and Son, London. Three volumes. Two volumes, 22 cm. xx, (2), 380; xvii, (2), 428 pp. b/w plates and maps.Two volumes, 22 cm. xxiii, (4), 454; xvi, (4), 427 pp. b/w plates and maps.Two volumes, 22 cm. xx, (4), 423; xviii, (2), 456 pp. b/w plates and maps. Historian and bibliographer John B. Hattendorf writes, Seller Inventory # 48008

Bibliographic Details

Title: First London Editions of Alfred Thayer ...
Publisher: Samson Low, Marston & Company (1892), 1897, 1905., London
Publication Date: 1892
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition