The LIFE And EXPLOITS Of JOHN PAUL JONES, Chevalier and Rear-Admiral. Embracing a Full Account of His Services in the American, French and Russian Navies. Number 9.
New York / London: Beadle and Company, 141 William St. / 44 Paternoster Row. (1861). 1st printing. Inside front cover advert announces the coming publication of No. 10 in the Biographical Library series. viii, [9] - 95, [1] pp. Frontispiece, engraved by N. Orr, "The Conflict Between the Bon Homme Richard and The Serapis." 12mo. 6-5/8" x 4-1/8". Printed orange paper wrappers, sewn. Front wrapper with image duplicating the frontispiece. Now housed in a clear archival mylar sleeve. Spine roll. Edgewear, age-toning & chipping to wrappers, with front wrapper beginning to detach. "Price" written in front wrapper top margin. Prior owner signature to preliminary blank. A Good copy only. Item #52126
Jones "was a Scottish-American naval officer who served in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War. Often referred to as the 'Father of the American Navy', Jones is regarded by several commentators as one of the greatest naval commanders in the military history of the United States." [Wiki]
Scarce mid-19th C. work recounting the life of this American Revolution hero; at the time of cataloguing, we see no other copies of this 1st printing available on the market.
Price: $475.00