John Knox Laughton - State Papers Relating to the Defeat of the Spanish Armada

London, The Navy Records Society, 1895. Cloth. The collected contemporary English state documents pertaining to the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, compiled for the Naval Records Society, and in their original cloth binding. This remarkable collection includes everything from charts to the letters exchanged between the leading protagnoists of England's defense, including Seymour, Walsingham Drake, and even the Queen herself. Victualling estimates find their place next to personal notes, all in all forming a remarkable first-hand picture of one of England's most pivotal moments of national danger. Includes a lengthy introduction by the editor, John Knox Laughton. There is also a fold-out map in volume one, and and advert for the navy Records Society at the back of the second volume. In the original cloth with gilt detailing printed to the front boards and gilt titles to the spines. Externally very smart, with light general shelf wear. The front joint of volume one has split up three quarters of its length, but the board is still firmly attached. Both volumes have the bookplate of the Royal Cruising Club to the front pastedowns. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Volume II's pages are uncut along the top edge. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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