The History of the Navy of the United States of America
Philadelphia: Lea & Blanchard, 1839. First Edition. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7. Very Good. Item #12663
GORGEOUS 1839 1st Edition set of the first important history of the U.S. Navy.It was this work which cemented Cooper's rank among the finest of American scholars, which stands to this day. Two volumes complete. Rebound in three-quarter black leather over speckled brown cloth. Original spine titles in gilt laid down. Square Tight Bindings. Interiors clean and bright with sporadic foxing. A superior 1st Edition of one of the most important naval works in American history.
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