Shelfmark
Fk.5.11(12)
Author
Title
An exact journal of the taking of Gibraltar. By the Prince of Hesse, in conjunction with the confederate fleet in the year 1704. Together with the articles of surrender, and of the brave defence of it by the said prince, when besieged by the French and Spanish forces, commanded by the Marshal de Tesse and the Marquis de Villadarias. Written by an officer then in the service of the Allies. Never before printed.
Varying form of title
Political miscellanies &c
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed for J. Peele at Locke's Head in Pater-noster Row, [1710?].
Physical description
[4], 27, [1]p ; 19cm. (8vo.)
Note
Half-title: 'An exact journal of the siege, defence, and taking of Gibraltar, in 1704.'.
Note
Bound with seventeen other items.
Note
Ms. contents list on flyleaf.
Note
Previously: Dm.5.11.
Note
Ms. inscription in pencil: "Checked March 1924".
Citation/references note
ESTC T85868
Additional physical form available
Microfilm. Woodbridge, Conn. : Primary Source Microfilm, an imprint of Thomson-Gale, 2006. 1 reel ; 35 mm. Unit 464 (The Eighteenth Century ; reel 16239, no. 07).
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Edward Waddington, recording donation to Eton College in 1731.
Binding
18th century quarter brown calf; red and faded blue marbled paper covered boards; four raised bands; spine title: "Political miscellanies &c".
Subject
Spanish Succession, War of, 1701-1714.
Subject
Gibraltar History.
Added entry--name
Peele, John, ? - d. 1771 bookseller.
Added entry--name
Waddington, Edward, 1670 or 71 - 1731 former owner.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B23587