The privateer; a tale of the sea.
London.
Andrews, 1848.
Second edition.
12mo.
Two volumes bound as one. [2], 212; [2], 219pp, [5]. With two terminal leaves of publisher's advertisements. Modern calf-backed marbled boards, tooled in gilt and blind. Bookplate of Robert J. Hayhurst to FEP, very occasional spotting.
The second located copy of the second edition of an anonymous maritime novel; first published in 1821 under the title The privateer; a tale.
The bulk of the narrative takes place ashore, in the Highlands of Scotland. The anonymous privateer of the title, who barely features, is possibly inspired by François Thurot (1727- 1760) a notorious French privateer who raided British shipping before and during the Seven Years' War.
This appears to be a reissue of the sheets of the first edition, with cancel title pages. The advertisements to the rear of Vol. II, which announce the opening of J. Andrews's Library, 167 New Bond-Street, near Grafton-Street, and give subscription terms and regulations, remain unchanged from the first edition.
OCLC and COPAC together record a single copy of this edition (Illinois).
£ 375.00
Antiquates Ref: 20831
The bulk of the narrative takes place ashore, in the Highlands of Scotland. The anonymous privateer of the title, who barely features, is possibly inspired by François Thurot (1727- 1760) a notorious French privateer who raided British shipping before and during the Seven Years' War.
This appears to be a reissue of the sheets of the first edition, with cancel title pages. The advertisements to the rear of Vol. II, which announce the opening of J. Andrews's Library, 167 New Bond-Street, near Grafton-Street, and give subscription terms and regulations, remain unchanged from the first edition.
OCLC and COPAC together record a single copy of this edition (Illinois).
