Description: The Life of Nelson by Robert Southey, In Two Volumes. Printed in London for John Murray in 1813. Horatio Lord Nelson (1758-1805) was the first Duke of Bronte. He served in the Royal Navy bringing naval victories during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest naval commanders in history. This set has gold ships printed on the spine - very fitting for his admiralty. Leather binding on the spine and corners. A beautiful set to display. Bookplates on inside covers for George D'Oyly, D.D. D'Oyly was an English cleric and academic theologian and biographer. In 1813, when this Life of Nelson set was published, D'Oyly was appointed domestic chaplain to Charles Manners-Sutton, the Archbishop of Canterbury. In 1815, he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society. Printed in London for John Murray, Bookseller to the Admiralty and to the Board of Longitude, 50, Albermarle Street, 1813 (J. Moyes, Printer). I am providing high resolution photos for you to judge condition yourself, but if you need additional photos or have any questions, do not assume -- please contact me before purchasing. QUALITY SHIPPING! Shipped out no later than the next business day.
Price: 349 USD
Location: Penn Laird, Virginia
End Time: 2025-01-01T17:01:56.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Leather
Place of Publication: London
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
Author: Robert Southey
Publisher: John Murray
Topic: Historical
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Subject: Biography & Autobiography
Year Printed: 1813
Original/Facsimile: Original
