A Most Friendly Farewell to Sir Francis Drake

Published by Harvard University Press, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1924

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8vo. Pp. ix, [18], [2]. Illustrated with one woodcut. Beige half cloth over red paper covered boards, paper label with titles printed in black on the spine. "755 copies were printed under the supervision of Bruce Rogers at the Harvard University Press, Cambridge Massachusetts, in June 1924." Covers lightly stained, corners worn through, faint foxing and age toning to leaves, some uncut. Laid in invitation to the International Conference Honoring the 400th Anniversary of Drake's Sojourn in California, Friday June 15, 1979 at the California Academy of Sciences and the Asian Art Museum in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Pamphlet written by one of the "sworne Esquires of Queen Elizabeth" on the occasion of Drake's expedition to the West Indies in 1585. Original typography was reproduced as closely as modern types permitted.

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Title
A Most Friendly Farewell to Sir Francis Drake
Author
ROBARTS, Henry; Introduction and transcription by E. M. Blackie, B.A.
Publisher
Harvard University Press, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Publication year
1924
Condition
Very Good-
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
First Edition Thus.
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Long Brothers Fine and Rare Books was established in 1996 as a natural progression of proprietor Jeffrey Long’s historical and bibliophilic interests. Our store is located in downtown Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood and is open seven days a week. In our on-going effort to provide a diversified inventory, we are acquiring fine and unusual books. From incunabula to 20th Century literature, from journals of voyages to autograph letters, no book or manuscript is beyond our purview. We would be delighted to consider all printed or written materials. Discretion is our hallmark. Long Brothers adheres to a strict code of professional conduct. We take pride in our customer service.

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