Doyley, Edward

Estimate

2,000 - 3,000 USD

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Description

A narrative of the great success God hath been pleased to give His Highness forces in Jamaica, against the King of Spains forces; together with a true relation of the Spaniards losing their plate-fleet, as it was communicated in a letter from the Governour of Jamaica. London: by Henry Hills and John Field, 1658
paper, ink, leather

4to (180 x 132 mm). Upper corner of title chipped. Nineteenth-century gilt calf; head of spine rubbed.

Literature

Wing D2114; Sabin 51808

Catalogue Note

first edition. "The King of Spain's affairs do very much fail in these parts, and his trade is almost brought to nothing, by the many Private Men of War of English and French..."