Kingston Our Sailors

HENTY, G.A. / KINGSTON, W. H. G: Our Sailors. Anecdotes of the Engagements and Gallant Deeds of the British navy during the Reign of Her Majesty Queen Victoria. A New edition, revised and brought down to the present time, by G.A. HENTY. G.Farran Okeden & Welsh 1885

Nice cobalt blue pict.cloth gt. (ornamental frame with a boy sitting in branches of a tree). Floral endpapers. Frontis.plate. 348 pp. / Cat. 4 pp. / cat. 32 pp., dated: 11.84. Binding a little bit rubbed / small splash of fading on back cover. Edges a bit darkened. Else very good. This copy is in the earliest binding style for "The Boy's Own Favourite Library" (see Newbolt 167.3). Although the title -page and date relate to Newbolt 167.4 (he states that with this edition of 1885 the second binding style was used). This is THE FIRST issue of "Our Sailors" to be edited by Henty, "perhaps the reason for the dated title page". It is the first time Henty's name appears on the title page, and contains an additional chapter (see Newbolt 167.3 Note 2, and 167.4 note 2). The chapter "Egyptian Campaign" adds 16 pages to the extent of the book (pp. 316 - 331). Newbolt 167.4 (plate 33).

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Our Navy, Mid August 1952, Brooklyn, NY Our Navy, Inc. 1952

Cover shows four sailors (Shively, Coy, Summey and McWilliams) walking down pier in Kingston, Jamaica, with their ship, USS Salem (CA-139) in background. Editorial: "Tribute to a Great Navy Man", James V. Forrestal. Keel of a new super-carrier bearing his name was just laid (14 July 1952). Feature shows sailors and pretty girls visiting Coney Island. "Progress of NATO Naval Cooperation" by Trevor Blore. "The New ComNavEastForLant", VADM Jerauld Wright. Photo of Capt. W.K. Romoser, CO, USS Salem, cutting ship's third birthday cake. Periodical, minor wear, very good.

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[PERRY, Matthew C.]. THE JAPAN EXPEDITION 1852-1854: THE PERSONAL JOURNAL OF COMMODORE MATTHEW C. PER.
THE FASCINATING AND PRIVATE JOURNAL OF PERRY With introduction by Samuel Eliot Morison. A comprehensive reproduction of Perry's own record of the voyage to Japan, and the historic events that occured, published in full for the first time. Throughout the trip these impressions were faithfully recorded covering the people, places and events. About the Japanese he said "...are remarkable for their in- ordinate curiosity and, in the display of so many of the inventions of our ingenious countrymen, they had ample means of gratifying this propensity." Superbly color illustrated reproduced from the original journal. Paintings of oriental scenes, plants, animals & shells. Also those by Wm. Heine, depicting monumentous occasions of the voyage. Perry [1794- 1858] was an American naval office, who commanded the exped- ition that established United States relations with Japan. Born April 10, 1794, in South Kingston, Rhode Island, the brother of Oliver Hazard Perry, he began his naval career as midshipman at the age of 15. He advanced to lieutenant in 1813 and to commander in 1826. He supervised the constru- ction of the first naval steamship, the Fulton, and upon its completion in 1837,he took command with the rank of captain. captain. He was promoted to commodore in 1842. In 1846-47 he commanded the Gulf squadron during the Mexican War. In 1853, Perry was sent to Japan, a country that had been closed to outsiders since the 17th century. On July 8, he led a squad- ron of four ships into Tokyo Bay and presented representati- ives of the Emperor with the text of a proposed commercial and friendship treaty. To give the relulctant Japanese court time to consider the offer, he then sailed for China. With an even more powerful fleet, he returned to Japan in Februa- ry 1854. The treaty, signed on March 31, 1854 provided that humane treatment be extended to sailors shipwerecked in Jap- anese territory, that U.S. ships be permitted to buy coal in Japan, and that the ports of Shimoda and Hakodate be opened to U.S. commerce. Perry's mission ended Japan's 400 years of self-imposed isolation, a prerequisite for its subsequent development into a modern nation. Perry died in New York City on March 4, 1858. Nicely done. Scans can be sent by email. Images displayed may not be the actual copy in stock for sale at any given time; if you want to see the exact image of the book or edition in stock, please request this by email and an image will be returned to you by attachment. !! WARNING: The above * * * * SHIPPING: WE SHIP WORLD WIDE * * * * * The shipping costs displayed for our books on ZVAB are ONLY AN ESTIMATE !!! * ACTUAL costs are based book weight, destination and value. * We will inform you of shipping costs and options once you select the book. **FOREIGN: We usually ship by registered/insured airmail to customers abroad. **DOMESTIC: We ship to USA customers by UPS/FEDEX or U.S. MAIL, appropriate insurance/registry and signature required will appply. ***** Please inquire if you have any questions regarding shipping or payments .

Washington 1968, Smithsonian. Blue cloth, very good, 241p., index, bibliography, appendix, 2 end paper maps, 53 color, 40 b.w. photos, 2 maps, edited by Roger Pineau. S C A R C E FIRST AND ONLY EDITION.

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PIERCE, Franklin.. MESSAGES OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, TRANSMITTINGA Report of the Secr.
Official U.S. Government Senate documents to & by Commodore Matthew C. Perry, explaining at first hand and in much det- ail his mission to establish diplomatic & friendly trade re- lations with Japan. This work was published prior to the fa- mous 3 volume Expedition set. This exceptionally rare first account by Perry in letters back to the Senate explain the details of his "Gun Boat" diplomacy, of visits, along with comments by his officers. Covers Liu Kiu [Ryu-kyu] Islands, a trip to Northern Japan-Hakodati et al. The messages were written aboard the ships of the Japan Expedition: U.S.S.: Mississippi, Powhatan, Macedonian, Susquehanna, et al. Of utmost importance was the dialogue between Commodore Perry, and the Japanese officials. A fascinating primary account of the actual opening of Japan ! ALWAYS QUITE SCARCE Perry [1794-1858] was an American naval office, who command- ed the expedition that established United States relations with Japan. Born April 10, 1794, in South Kingston, Rhode Island, the brother of Oliver Hazard Perry, he began his naval career as midshipman at the age of 15. He advanced to lieutenant in 1813 and to commander in 1826. He supervised the construction of the first naval steamship, the Fulton, and upon its completion in 1837,he took command with the rank of captain. He was promoted to commodore in 1842. In 1846-47 he commanded the Gulf squadron during the Mexican War. In 1853, Perry was sent to Japan, a country that had been closed to outsiders since the 17th century. On July 8, he led a squadron of four ships into Tokyo Bay & present- ed representatives of the Emperor with the text of a propos- ed commercial and friendship treaty. To give the relulctant Japanese court time to consider the offer, he then sailed for China. With an even more powerful fleet, he returned to Japan in February 1854. The treaty, signed on March 31, 1854 provided that humane treatment be extended to sailors ship- wrecked in Japanese territory, that U.S. ships be permitted to buy coal in Japan, and that the ports of Shimoda & Hako- date be opened to U. S. commerce. Perry's mission ended Japan's 400 years of self-imposed isolation, a prerequisite for its subsequent development into a modern nation. Perry died in New York City on March 4, 1858. !! WARNING: The above description is COPYRIGHT protected material under United States & International Copyright & Intellectual property laws. Unauthorized copying or use of ANY PART is a felony and will be PROSECUTED TO THE FULL EXTENT OF THE LAW !!! * * * * SHIPPING: WE SHIP WORLD WIDE * * * * * The shipping costs displayed for our books on ZVAB are ONLY AN ESTIMATE !!! * ACTUAL costs are based book weight, destination and value. * We will inform you of shipping costs and options once you select the book. **FOREIGN: We usually ship by registered/insured airmail to customers abroad. **DOMESTIC: We ship to USA customers by UPS/FEDEX or U.S. MAIL, appropriate insurance/registry and signature required will appply. ***** Please inquire if you have any questions regarding shipping or payments .

[Washington 1855, USGPO]. Brown blind stamped cloth, very good, 195p., neatly rebacked using the old spine. R A R E

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