Campaigns and battles, 4 vol., by Mackqueen, Drinkwater and Rennell, 18th century

CAMPAIGNS AND BATTLES

A collection of four volumes, various sizes, comprising:

i. Mackqueen, John. British valour triumphing over French courage: under the conduct of the Duke of Marlborough, Prince of the Empire. Set forth in some discourses on the victories obtained over them at Blenheim, Ramellies, Oudenard [&c.]. London: Morphew, 1715, 8vo, contemporary black morocco gilt presentation binding, g.e., inscribed "Ld Wilmington" (Britain's second Prime Minister), Wolseley bookplate, [ESTC T29720]

ii. Drinkwater, John. A history of the late siege of Gibraltar... fourth edition. London: Spilsbury, 1790, 4to, presentation copy, inscribed "From the author at Toulon 17th Decr 1793. The day the coalesced troops evacuated Toulon", signature on title "John Francklin 1804", 10 folding engraved plates, maps and plans, contemporary calf, 2 plans with tears repaired, some spotted or with offsetting, binding somewhat worn

iii. Rennell, James. The marches of the British armies in the peninsula of India... second edition. London: Bulmer, 1792, large folding engraved map with outline colour backed on cloth, one folding plate, 3 folding tables, additional newspaper extract and a map at end, contemporary calf, bookplate and signature Sir John Dick

iv. A soldier's journal. London: Dilly, 1770, near contemporary manuscript notes at end, contemporary sheep, [ESTC T116596; Sabin 86296], binding somewhat rubbed