The Honourable Actions of That Most Famous and Valiant Englishman, Edward Glemham, Esquire, Latelie Obtained Against the Spaniards, And the Holy League in Houre Sundrie Fights...
London: J. Compton, 1591 (i.e. 1820).
Later Edition. Hardcover (Quarter Leather). Very Good Condition. Item #045246
Early boards rebacked in red morocco. A scarce reprint of the 1591 pamphlet detailing Glemham's actions against the Spanish as an English privateer aboard the 240 ton ship the Edward Constance. 12 leaves including the title and rear blank with clophon, a few blanks bound in, unpaginated. A bit dusty and stained at the edges, scattered foxing, heavier to title.
"Published for an ecnouragement to our English adventurers (Gentlemen, Sailors, and Soldiars) that serve against the enemies of God and our Country." This statement - remarkable since they were supposedly pirates - shows the heroic view of English privateers at the time. Size: Octavo (8vo). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: History; Ships & the Sea. Inventory No: 045246.
Price: $500.00