first edition
(2004) · Washington, DC
by Downer, Martyn
Washington, DC: Smithsonian Books, (2004). First Edition. First Printing Fine in 1/4 copper colored paper and light brown paper covered boards with metallic blue text stamped on the spine and illustrated end sheets. An octavo measuring 9" by 6". In a fine, unclipped dust jacket. 424 pages including an index, bibliography, chapter notes and text. Illustrated with four sections of photographs and reproductions of earlier works of art. A work which focuses on Nelson's best friend, Alexander Davidson who rose to prominence in British society as an agent, banker and significant businessman. His close friendship with Nelson gave him the opportunity to know and correspond with Nelson's wife, Fanny and his mistress, Emma. This book publishes, for the first time, many letters and notes from many people central to Nelson's life. (Inventory #: TB30490)