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EVELYN, John (1620-1706). Navigation and Commerce, their origin and progress. Containing a succinct account of traffick in general ... of discoveries, wars and conflicts at sea ... with special regard to the English nation. London: T[homas]. R[oycroft]. for Benj. Tooke, 1674. 8° (175 x 112mm). Contemporary sheep (covers rubbed and scuffed, some wear to spine). Provenance: Charles du Bois (signature on front pastedown).
FIRST EDITION. Evelyn's historical overview of maritime history is continued down to 'our late differences with Holland; in which His Majesty's title to the dominion of the sea is asserted'. Goldsmiths' 2078; Keynes John Evelyn 92; Kress 1358; Wing E-3504.
FIRST EDITION. Evelyn's historical overview of maritime history is continued down to 'our late differences with Holland; in which His Majesty's title to the dominion of the sea is asserted'. Goldsmiths' 2078; Keynes John Evelyn 92; Kress 1358; Wing E-3504.