1930 Bristol Privateers authentic and Ships of War Damer Powell Illustrated

authentic Detailing the King's ships, private ships of war and merchantmen covering from the twelfth century to the end of the First World War. Written by Commander J. W. Damer Powell.Illustrated with plates in monochrome throughout the text.The first edition of this work.From the library of Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie, an English socialite and the illegitimate granddaughter of King Edward VII. She was featured by Cecil Beaton in 'The Book of Beauty'. Amongst her circle were Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, Coco Chanel, Salvador Dali, Winston and Clementine Churchill and Nancy Mitford.With the ownership inscription of Leonard Harrison Matthews, a British zoologist known for his work on marine mammals. He was a Fellow of the Royal Society and a prolific author.A smart copy of this work. Condition Report: In the publisher's original full cloth binding. Externally generally smart, with a little spotting and fading to the spine. Ownership inscription to the verso of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Overall: Very Good Indeed