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[Edmunds, Henry, editor].
Extracts from the Several Treaties Subsisting Between Great Britain and Other Kingdoms and States, of such Articles and Clauses, as relate to the Duty and Conduct of the Commanders of His Majesty's Ships of War.
Publisher: London;
Date of Publication: 1758
Stock Code: 5153
THIRD EDITION. No publisher stated. Quarto. [4], xxxii, 292 pp. Engraved frontispiece with vignette of naval motifs and tailpiece engraving. Contemporary full calf with 5 raised bands, gilt titles to red label to spine and decoration in blind to boards. Wear to corners; repair at head of spine with associated small loss to calf at top edge of lower board. Front joint cracked approx 2-inches at top but firm. Edge of front pastedown chipped; foredge dampstained at edge up to [4]; small triangular loss to margin p xxxi (less than 1” and text unaffected)and lower corners creased p 277 onwards, otherwise contents clean and tight. Overall condition Very Good. A useful reference work for the navy, with details of the major treaties and their agreements and regulations relating to trade, rights,duties, punishments including that of pirates, and passports. Scarce. £350.00