1899 Admiral George Dewey SIGNED 1st/1st War in the Philippines Manila Bay Navy

1899 Admiral George Dewey SIGNED 1^st/1^st War in the Philippines Manila Bay Navy

A rare first edition, first printing of Joseph L. Stickney’s illustrated historical account regarding Admiral George Dewey entitled, ‘War in the Philippines…’ This fascinating account was written following Stickney’s service as an aide to Admiral Dewey during the Battle of Manila Bay in May of 1898 amidst the Spanish-American War.

Within, Stickney provides a thorough, firsthand account of the happenings of the Battle of Manila Bay and describes the heroic actions of Admiral Dewey and the US Navy throughout the conflict. He also provides a biographic narrative regarding the life and military career of Admiral Dewey as well as a history of the encounters and relations between the US and Philippine Islands. This account includes 78 black and white illustrations throughout depicting the described contents.

This volume also comes with a card bearing the signature of Admiral Dewey—a fantastic addition for any collector!

Item number: #40730

Price: $599

STICKNEY, Joseph L.

War in the Philippines and Life and Glorious Deeds of Admiral Dewey. A Thrilling Account of Our Conflicts with the Spaniards and Filipinos in the Orient. Including the Glorious Deeds of the Great Commander and the Complete Story of the Philippine Islands, Historical and Descriptive.

[Chicago]: Joseph L. Stickney, 1899. First edition, first printing.

Details:

• Collation: Complete
  • 412
  • 78 illustrations
• Edition Notes:
  • First printing: Published by the author, Joseph L. Stickney.
• Provenance: Signature card – George Dewey
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
  • Pictorial cloth
• Size: ~9.75in X 7.5in (24.5cm x 18.5cm)

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