Easton Press, Samuel Eliot Morison "Admiral Of The Ocean Sea: A Life of Christopher Columbus" and "The Life And Voyages of Christopher Columbus" 3 Vol. Set [Very Fine]

Easton Press, Norwalk CT. Samuel Eliot Morison "Admiral Of The Ocean Sea: A Life of Christopher Columbus" and "The Life And Voyages of Christopher Columbus" . A three volume matching set luxuriously bound in full genuine leather. Each volume is in Very Fine condition without any flaws. Volume 1 of "Admiral Of The Ocean Sea" features a fold-out map as shown.

A beautiful leather bound collection featuring Christopher Columbus, his voyages and life. The compass points on the spine and repeated ship tackle motif on boards are quite distinctive. A scarce set, more so in this new condition.

Three volumes included in this shipment:

1. "Admiral Of The Ocean Sea: A Life of Christopher Columbus" Volume 1 [Very Fine]
2. "Admiral Of The Ocean Sea: A Life of Christopher Columbus" Volume 2 [Very Fine]
3. "The Life And Voyages of Christopher Columbus" [Very Fine]




About

Telling the story of the greatest sailor of them all, "Admiral of the Ocean Sea" is a vivid and definitive biography of Columbus that details all of his voyages that, for better or worse, changed the world.

About the author

Samuel Eliot Morison, Rear Admiral, United States Naval Reserve (July 9, 1887 - May 15, 1976) was an American historian noted for his works of maritime history that were both authoritative and highly readable.

Reviews

"A splendid achievement and a lasting monument of American scholarship. The style is delightful and flowing, and the whole work is replete with beauty and humor . . . [A] supremely valuable contribution to the literature on Columbus.'' --New York Times --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.