Naval operations / by Sir Julian S. Corbett and Henry Newbolt, complete in 9 volumes (5 text, 4 maps)
1920, First Edition. London, New York : Longmans, Green and Co. Good copies only in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges worn with hinges starting or boards detached on some volumes. Remains overall quite a smart set in need of some attention. Item #410433
Physical description; 5 vol. of text, 4 vol. of maps: illustrations, maps (part folded) plans, diagrams ; 22 cm. Series; History of the Great War based on official documents by direction of the Historical Section of the Committee of Imperial Defence. Notes; Vol. 1 (1920) - vol. 5 (1931). Maps accompanying vols. 1, 3, 4 and 5 in separate portfolios; maps accompanying vol. 2 inserted in pocket at start. Vols. 1, 2 and 3 are by Julian Corbett, Vols. 4 and 5 are by Henry Newbolt. Includes bibliography. Contents; Vol. 1. To the Battle of the Falklands, December 1914. -- vol. 2. From the Battle of the Falklands to the entry of Italy into the war in May 1915. -- vol. 3. The Dardanelles campaign. -- vol. 4. June 1916 to April 1917. -- vol. 5. From April to the end of the war. Subjects; Newbolt, Henry John Sir 1862-1938. 1914-1918. World War, 1914-1918 Naval operations, British. World War, 1914-1918 Naval operations. Military operations, Naval.
Price: €595.00