Corbett, Julian
First editions and rare books by Julian Corbett.
(VELDE, Willem van de) CORBETT, Julian S.
The Battles of Sole Bay and Texel. 1908
£1,500
Issued as Volume XXXIV in the Navy Records Society Series, this is by far the scarcest and most desirable of their publications. Corbett's text examines the controversy over the...
Folio. 10 folding chromolithographic plates, linen-backed, c.360mm high, opening to form a panorama nearly 14m long, in contemporary blue cloth portfolio with leather... Read more
CORBETT, Julian.
The Successors of Drake. 1900
£95
First edition. Important sequel to Corbett's Drake and the Tudor Navy, covers the years 1596-1603.
Octavo, original blue cloth, Drake's arms in gilt to the upper board, title gilt to spine. Photogravure portrait frontispiece and one other similar portrait, 6... Read more
CORBETT, Julian.
The Colonel and his Command. 1896
£65
Offprint of an interesting article in which the eminent naval historian discusses the origins of the rank of colonel. Loosely inserted clipping of Spenser Wilkinson's Morning Post...
Octavo. Sewn in original blue light card wraps. Wraps a little discoloured and with a few minor edge-splits, but overall very good. Read more
CORBETT, Julian S. (ed.)
Relation of the Voyage to Cadiz 1596 by Sir William Slyngisbie. 1902
£65
An offprint containing an account of Howard and Essex's descent on Cadiz, written by a member of Sir George Carew's staff, serving as part of Sir Walter Raleigh's squadron....
Octavo. Perfect bound in the original marl light card wraps. 4 coloured plates and one large folding plate. Wraps a little soiled and with minor edge-wear, but overall... Read more
