MAHAN (A.T), Capt.: The Life of Nelson. The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain. Second [and Best] Edition, Revised , Sampson Low Marston & Co., 1899

8vo., Second and Best UK Edition, with a portrait frontispiece (original captioned tissue guard present), 11 plates and 21 maps and battle plans on japon, endpapers lightly spotted; original navy blue ribbed cloth gilt, upper board elaborately blocked in gilt, gilt back, gilt top, uncut, covers very lightly rubbed at extremities else a very good, bright, clean copy. First published in two volumes in 1897. The revised edition recasts and amplifies the original discussion of Nelson's action towards the Neapolitan Republicans in 1799. New material is included connected with the separation of Nelson and his wife. Mahan also expands some points, most importantly the reasons for withholding the medals at Copenhagen. Hattendorf, A6d; NMM II/1 975. See also Sandler 2198 (recording the first edition). (Book ref. 19894)  £110.00

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