The Book Shed

light shelf wear to book and jacket, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hard Cover. There is a signature to the title page which may well be the autograph of the uncredited editor. During the War of 1812 the notorious slave trader James DeWolf, operating out of Bristol, RI, fitted out privateers under the authority of the President of the United States. His ship, the Yankee, became the most successful privateer of the war. During the course of the war DeWolf's ships captured a total of 40 British vessels worth more than $5 million. shelf wear to tips, corners, and edges of the book and jacket. First printing, full number line. Books and other items ship promptly with a tracking number and (generally over $15.00) jacket protectors if applicable. Clean recycled packing material will be used when possible. The Book Shed has a been a member of the Vermont Antiquarian Bookseller's Association since 1997. An online bookseller with a bookshop sensibility!