The sovereignty of the British seas : written in the year 1633
1920, Facsimile Edition. Edinburgh : W. Green & Son, Ltd. Good copy in the original title-blocked brown cloth boards, dust-toned and faintly stained, with panel edges and endbands showing some wear. Light foxing to edges and prelims; top margins faintly dampstained towards the rear, with text unaffected. Remains well-preserved; internally strong and clean on the whole. Provenance; bookplate of Capt Richard Campbell, OBE, RN. Item #478117
Physical description; viii, 115, [1] pages ; 23 cm. Notes; Edited with introductory essay and notes by Thomas Callander Wade. "Introductory essay: 'The freedom of the sea'": pages 1-35. Reprinted from the edition of 1651, collated with the Latin and English manuscripts, and with the original documents of the Record Office. Includes bibliographical references. Subjects; Sea-power – 17th century. Freedom of the seas – 17th century. Maritime law – Great Britain – History – 17th century.
Price: €85.00