Extrait du Journal d'un Officier de la Marine de l'Escadre de M. Le Compte D' Estaing
[Paris]: 1778.
First Edition. Hardcover. Octavo. [1], 158 pages. Frontispiece engraving of D' Estaing. Text printed in French. Contemporary green vellum covered boards. Small leather title label on the spine. Light chip head of spine. Boards are bowed. Front joint is cracked and the rear joint is partly cracked. Page 38 numbered 37.
Author unknown. The writer likely served as an officer in Estaing's squadron and is highly critical of his commander's conduct. Contents describe operations of the French fleet during the American Revolution 1778-1779. Narrative includes various encounters with the British fleet and the attack on Savannah, Georgia.
Howes E-198; De Renne I:224; Streeter II: 803; Clark I 234. Fair. Item #35493
Price: $950.00