The Naval History of Great Britain, from the declaration of war by France in 1793 to the accession of George IV. by William James a new edition with additions and notes, and an account of the Burmese War and the battle of Navarino, by Captain Chamier, RN.

London, Richard Bentley, 1837. 6 Volumes in-8° (213x133), percaline bleue éditeur, 404, 396, 376, 375 et 567 pp. Illustré de 24 portraits H.T et 27 plans dépliants, 38 plans de batailles dans le texte, dos un peu passés. Meilleure histoire navale de la fin du 18ème à la bataille de Navarin. 6 volumes, octavo (213x133mm), full contemporary cloth. 24 portraits, 38 battle-plans in the text, 28 folding tables. Spines a little sunned, mild shelf-wear, light toning, else a sound and handsome set. A “monument of accuracy – it has stood the test of time and remains the best account of the naval side of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. First conceived of when he was held prisoner in America during the War of 1812 the Naval History is a remarkable work. Working under the motto “Vérité sans peur” James set himself standards of inclusiveness and accuracy extraordinary for the 19th century. His aim was to compile “…an exact account of every operation of naval war during the period named.”