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BURCHETT, Josiah. A Complete History of the most Remarkable Transactions at Sea, London: W.B. for J. Walthoe, 1720. 2° (306 x 190mm). Title printed in red and black, engraved portrait, frontispiece and 9 folding maps. (Frontispiece, portrait and 6 maps rather browned.) Contemporary panelled calf (rebacked, a few repairs). Provenance: William Clevland (ownership inscription on first page of the preface) -- John Clevland (signature on title and armorial bookplate) -- by descent to the present owners. FIRST EDITION. Sabin 9205 (calling for 8 maps).
Bye-laws, Rules, Orders, and Directions, for the Better Government of His Majesty's Royal Hospital for Seamen at Greenwich, London: T. Harrison and S. Brooke, 1776. 4° (251 x 290mm). Woodcut headpieces and culs-de-lampe. Contemporary red roan, gilt spine, wide border round sides with a bird tool at corners (rubbed). (2)
Bye-laws, Rules, Orders, and Directions, for the Better Government of His Majesty's Royal Hospital for Seamen at Greenwich, London: T. Harrison and S. Brooke, 1776. 4° (251 x 290mm). Woodcut headpieces and culs-de-lampe. Contemporary red roan, gilt spine, wide border round sides with a bird tool at corners (rubbed). (2)
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