[Item #32224] The Graves Papers and Other Documents Relating to the Naval Operations of the Yorktown Campaign, July to October, 1781 [Limited Edition]. Thomas GRAVES, ed French Ensor Chadwick.

The Graves Papers and Other Documents Relating to the Naval Operations of the Yorktown Campaign, July to October, 1781 [Limited Edition]

New York: Printed for the Naval History Society by the De Vinne Press, 1916. First Thus. Limited to 650 copies of which this is no. 493. Octavo (23.75cm.); original vellum-backed boards embossed and lettered in gilt, top edge gilt; lxxviii,[2],268pp.; portrait frontispiece, 4 plates, all with printed tissue guards. Vellum rather darkened from dust soil and foxing, boards a bit rubbed along fore-edges, rear board unevenly toned, front hinge starting to crack but still strong; about VG. From the collection of maritime collector John Lowell with a gift inscription to him from his grandfather dated 1935.

Price: $65.00

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