MATTHEWS, John.

Twenty-One Plans, with Explanations of the Different Actions in the West Indies During the Last War by an Officer who was present.

[Revolutionary War in West Indies]. Matthews, John. Twenty-One Plans, with Explanations of the Different Actions in the West Indies During the Last War by an Officer who was present. Published in Chester and printed by J Fletcher for the author 1784. Dedicated to Lord Hood by John Matthews. Comprising printed descriptions and originally 21 folded plans (19 extant). [Sabin 46887], 4to, Chester, Printed by J. Fletcher, for the Author, 1784. Very rare with only two appearances on RBH, the last in 1972 with one plate in facsimile and prior to that in a Maggs catalogue in 1943. The actions described include those between Byron and d'Estaing; Hood and Le Comte de Grasse; and Rodney and Le Comte de Grasse. Every British ship and its commander is named. No covers, final plans loose. 6.2 x 8.2in (16 x 21cm). Item #133

Price: $975.00

Status: On Hold