24th Nov, 2020 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Venerable)
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[M] THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE, 1794
THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE, 1794
four contemporary issues of the London Chronicle spanning 3rd-24th June, covering fleet details, reports, letters on the action, Earl Howe’s report and letter, French report and comment, contained in full copies with tax stamps
(4)
The Glorious First of June, (also known as the Fourth Battle of Ushant) of 1794 was the first and largest fleet action of the naval conflict between Great Britain and the First French Republic during the French Revolutionary Wars.
The British Channel Fleet under Admiral Lord Howe attempted to prevent the passage of a vital French grain convoy from the United States, which was protected by the French Atlantic Fleet, commanded by Rear-Admiral Villaret-Joyeuse. The two forces clashed in the Atlantic Ocean, some 400 nautical miles (700 km) west of the French island of Ushant on 1 June 1794.
Sold for £248
Estimated at £250 - £350
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE, 1794
four contemporary issues of the London Chronicle spanning 3rd-24th June, covering fleet details, reports, letters on the action, Earl Howe’s report and letter, French report and comment, contained in full copies with tax stamps
(4)
The Glorious First of June, (also known as the Fourth Battle of Ushant) of 1794 was the first and largest fleet action of the naval conflict between Great Britain and the First French Republic during the French Revolutionary Wars.
The British Channel Fleet under Admiral Lord Howe attempted to prevent the passage of a vital French grain convoy from the United States, which was protected by the French Atlantic Fleet, commanded by Rear-Admiral Villaret-Joyeuse. The two forces clashed in the Atlantic Ocean, some 400 nautical miles (700 km) west of the French island of Ushant on 1 June 1794.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Venerable), 24th Nov, 2020
Mercantile : 1-98
Naval : 101-179
Instruments : 181-295
Printed catalogues available at £20 (+P&P)
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