London: Printed and Published by and for Joyce Gold, 1799-1818. In 40 volumes. 8vo. Profusely illustrated with engraved and etched plates, including maps, plans, portraits, etc. Brown buckram, stamped in gilt; all edges trimmed; foxing and offsetting to text and plates.

A rare and complete set of this naval history periodical. The Naval Chronicle was a monthly magazine published in London in parts from January 1799 to 1818, during the period from the Napoleonic Wars through to and including the War of 1812. Each issue featured an extensive number of reports of naval battles, including lists of captured and wrecked vessels; news of promotions, retirements and deaths; biographical sketches and first-hand battle accounts; and more news and gossip generally related to the affairs of the Royal Navy.

The engraved plates show portraits of naval officers, views of overseas ports and local scenes, charts of harbors and ship's battles, charts related to science and technology, including astronomy, and maps of various places, including France, Sweden, and Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Sold not subject to return.