Shelfmark
Fl.9.11(02)
Author
Title
Original letters and papers, between Adm--------l M---------ws, and V. Adm-------l L---------k. With several letters from private hands, exhibiting many particulars hitherto unknown of the transactions in the Mediterranean. With remarks on, and answers to the narrative of the fleet, from 1741 to 1744. Especially on the author's partiality and great liberties with the characters of some commanders. Also, some observations on the conduct of the Brest Fleet, &c.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed for M. Cooper, at the Globe in Pater-noster-Row., M.DCC.XLIV. [1744]
Physical description
128 p. ; 20 cm. (8vo)
Note
Head-pieces.
Note
Signatures: A-Q⁴.
Note
At foot of title page: [Price Two Shillings.]".
Note
Also issued as part of: "The history of the Mediterranean fleet from 1741 to 1744", second edition, London, 1745.
Note
Adm---------l M---------ws = Admiral Mathews; V. Adm-------l L---------k = Vice-Admiral Lestock.
Citation/references note
ESTC, T4223
Provenance
Booklabel of Nicholas Mann, recording donation to Eton College in 1754.
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Binding
18th century; inboard binding; sewn; paper boards; tight spine with five raised bands; quarter cover of tanned calf with marbled paper sides; endbands; endleaves; cut red sprinkled edges.
Copy-specific note
Bound with four other items.
Copy-specific note
Ms. contents list on front endpaper.
Subject
Lestock, Richard, 1679? - 1746 Correspondence.
Subject
Mathews, Thomas, 1676 - 1751 Correspondence.
Subject
Austrian Succession, War of, 1740-1748.
Subject
Toulon, Battle of, 1744.
Subject
Great Britain History, Naval Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Cooper, Mary, ? - d. 1761 publisher.
Added entry--name
Added entry--name
Mann, Nicholas, ? - -1753 former owner.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B42243