The naval history of Great Britain ; ... from the earliest times to the rupture with Spain in 1779. ... By Frederic Hervey, ... and others. In five volumes. ...

London : Printed by William Adlard; for J. Bew, 1780-83.

4v.,plates : maps, ports. ; (8vo)

Vol. 1 is dated 1780, vol. 2 1781, vol. 3 1782 and vol. 4 1783.

Vol. 4 bears the edition statement: "The second edition corrected and very much improved.".

Vol. 5 not seen as yet (not in BL, NUC or GOT) so cannot assign correct imprint date (Feb. 1985). Was it ever published ?

English short title catalogue (ESTC), T149791

Great Britain -- England -- London.

157- 582q Vol. 1

With 8 plates, including 2 folded maps. 3F2 (p. 411-412) torn, affecting text. Purchased with vols. 3-5 of the 1779 edition. Tree calf binding; gilt spine title on a red leather label: "Hervey's Naval History". Provenance: armorial bookplate of the Westport House (motto "suivez raison"); bought by the Folger from Thorp, 19 June 1956, ps:865

157- 582q Vol. 2

With 12 plates, including 2 folded maps. Purchased with vols. 3-5 of the 1779 edition. Tree calf binding; gilt spine title on a red leather label: "Hervey's Naval History". Provenance: armorial bookplate of the Westport House (motto "suivez raison"); bought by the Folger from Thorp, 19 June 1956, ps:865