"THE FORTUNE OF WAR, or a ten years Captivity in France, by Robert Bastard James, Lieut. in the Royal Navy" ; 1804-1814. Autograph. Preceded (f. 3) by a dedication to Vice-Admiral Sir George Cockburn, G.C.B., Lord of the Admiralty, dated 20 May, 1822... 1822
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