1798 British Navy Triumphant London Gazette Revolution Nelson Howe Jervis Duncan

1798 British Navy Triumphant London Gazette Revolution Nelson Howe Jervis Duncan

The London Gazette was a well-known and well-read periodical in late 18^th-century Great Britain, publishing many great articles and notices. One such article was ‘The British Navy Triumphant’ in 1798 in which the writers described many of the naval victories of the British military. Such events described include victories over the French, Spanish, and Dutch navies during the French Revolution. It also includes biographical sketches on Admiral Richard Howe and his famous ‘Glorious First of June’ victory, Admiral Jervis, Admiral Duncan, and Admiral Horatio Nelson.

Item number: #4883

Price: $950

London Gazette

The British Navy triumphant! : being copies of the London Gazettes extraordinary ; containing the accounts of the glorious victories obtained, through the blessing of Almighty God, over the French fleet, by Admiral Lord Howe, on the first of June, 1794 ; the Spanish fleet, by Admiral Sir J. Jervis, near Cape St. Vincent, February 14, 1797 ; the Dutch fleet, by Admiral A. Duncan, near Camperdown, on the coast of Holland, Oct. 11, 1797 ; and again over the French fleet, by R. Adm. Sir H. Nelson, near the mouth of the Nile, Aug. 1 and 2, 1798.

Oxford: 1798.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • [2], 5-28
• Language: English
• Binding: Leather; tight & secure
• Size: ~9in X 5.5in (23cm x 14cm)
• Extremely rare with no other example for sale worldwide

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