[publisher: Published for the Hakluyt Society, Cambridge] Hardcover First Edition A fascinating first edition copy of Kenneth R. Andrews's account of 'The Last Voyage of Drake and Hawkins'. Written by the notable historian of privateering and piracy Kenneth R. Andrews, who was was best known for his works that re-categorised Sir Francis Drake as a great corsair rather than a great admiral. This text provides an account of the expedition of royal and private ships which left Plymouth in 1595 under the command of Drake and Hawkins with the aim of capturing the city of Panama. The expedition ended in total failure, with both leaders dying and attempts to capture Grand Canary, Puerto Rico and Panama were all repulsed. Collated, complete with ten plates, one of which is folding, and two full-page maps. Featuring a loosely inserted letter to 'Richard Ollard Esq.' from 'T.L.S.', The Times Literary Supplement, asking the notable English historian and biographer for a review of this text. Also featuring a loosely inserted letter from 'The Syndics of the Press' (from The Cambridge University Press) also requesting a review. In the original unclipped dustwrapper. In blue cloth binding with original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, excellent. Very slightly sunned to extremities. Slightly rubbed to lower extremity of boards. Several small marks to rear board. Faint offsetting to endpapers. Internally firmly bound. Pages very bright ...
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Very Good Very Good condition. No Dust Jacket (francis drake, john hawkins, voyages and travels, ocean travel, early works to 1800) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

[publisher: Kraus Reprint] Very Good condition. No Dust Jacket (francis drake, john hawkins, voyages and travels, ocean travel, early works to 1800) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
[Frederick, MD, U.S.A.]

ISBN10: 052101039X, ISBN13: 9780521010399, [publisher: The Hakluyt Society at the Cambridge University Press, Cambridge] Hardcover No. 142 of the Second Series. Bound smartly in light blue with gilt detail to front cover and title to spine. Some visible water damage to bottom part of boards. Dustjacket clean with minor shelf wear, price unclipped. Pages throughout are clean and bright with a foldout plate and maps. pp. xiv 283.
[Stamford, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1972]
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ISBN10: 052101039X, ISBN13: 9780521010399, [publisher: Hakluyt Society. Cambridge at the University Press, Cambridge] Hardcover Very good hardback copy. No dustjacket. xiv, 283pp, foldout plate
[La Charite sur Loire, France] [Publication Year: 1972]