21st Oct, 2009 12:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Victory)

 
  Lot 90
 
Lot 90 - THE BATTLE OF THE NILE<br/>a set of three American...

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[M] THE BATTLE OF THE NILE<br/>a set of three American...

THE BATTLE OF THE NILE
a set of three American newspapers reporting Nelson's 'Great Battle' in detail: 1. 1st December,1798, first news received from Admiral Jervis, the Commander In Chief: An action was fought on the mouth of The Nile on the First, Second, and Third of August… under the orders of Rear Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson… a most signal and glorious victory was obtained over that of France; also: the London Gazette report direct from Nelson; 2- 5th of Decemeber,1798: additional news from various sources; 3. 3rd of July,1799: text of Nelson's letter to the Governor of Bombay, dated August 9th,1798, all issues from the COLUMBIAN CENTINEL-BOSTON
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THE BATTLE OF THE NILE
a set of three American newspapers reporting Nelson's 'Great Battle' in detail: 1. 1st December,1798, first news received from Admiral Jervis, the Commander In Chief: An action was fought on the mouth of The Nile on the First, Second, and Third of August… under the orders of Rear Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson… a most signal and glorious victory was obtained over that of France; also: the London Gazette report direct from Nelson; 2- 5th of Decemeber,1798: additional news from various sources; 3. 3rd of July,1799: text of Nelson's letter to the Governor of Bombay, dated August 9th,1798, all issues from the COLUMBIAN CENTINEL-BOSTON
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