1898 Naval Battles of the World & Our New Navy By Edward Shippen; Illustrated

Naval Battles and Our New Navy
by Edward Shippen, U.S. Navy
Published by Elliott Publishing Company, Philadelphia, 1898
484 pages

Impressive late-Victorian volume chronicling the world’s great sea battles and the rise of America’s “New Navy.” Written by Edward Shippen of the U.S. Navy, it covers the evolution of marine warfare, the Japan–China War, and the Battle of the Yalu, with detailed engravings throughout.

Bound in blue cloth with elaborate silver and black embossing featuring a warship, cannon, and rope motif—an eye-catching example of 1890s naval publishing.

Condition:
Very good antique condition. Binding is tight with light wear to corners and spine ends. Pages show mild toning but are clean and intact. Cover design remains bold and bright.

Measurements:
Approx. 9 ½″ × 6 ¾″ × 1 ¾″

Attribution:
Copyrighted by James C. McCurdy in 1883, 1894, and 1898.

Please zoom in on photos for closer inspection.