GREENWOOD, Jonathan. The Sailing and Fighting Instructions or Signals as they are observed in the Royal Navy of Great Britain, [no imprint, ca. 1714], 12°, engraved title, 2 page dedication, 2 sectional titles, 66 pages of engraved plates with hand-coloured flags and 1½ pages of engraved references (dampstained throughout), contemporary calf (extremities worn).

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GREENWOOD, Jonathan. The Sailing and Fighting Instructions or Signals as they are observed in the Royal Navy of Great Britain, [no imprint, ca. 1714], 12°, engraved title, 2 page dedication, 2 sectional titles, 66 pages of engraved plates with hand-coloured flags and 1½ pages of engraved references (dampstained throughout), contemporary calf (extremities worn).

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The FIRST naval signal book to be printed in the English language.

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