The History of the Navy of the United States of America

Cooper, James Fenimore

Published by Richard Bentley, London, 1839

About this Item

8vo. GORGEOUS 1839 1st British Edition set of the first important history of the U.S. Navy. It was this work which cemented Cooper's rank among the finest of American scholars, which stands to this day. Two volumes complete. Contemporary binding three-quarter brown leather over speckled brown cloth. Raised bands to spine with gilt titling and floral decor. Marbled endpapers and text block edges. Square Tight Bindings. Interiors clean, save for previous owner bookplate to front pastedowns with sporadic foxing, more so to outer pages. A lovely 1st UK Edition of one of the most important naval works in American history. Seller Inventory # 15453

Bibliographic Details

Title: The History of the Navy of the United States...

Publisher: Richard Bentley, London

Publication Date: 1839

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: First British Edition.