A History of the United States Navy from 1775 to 1901. By Edgar Stanton Maclay and printed in New York City by D. 1901, 3 volumes, 660, 559, and 557 pp, 8.75″ x 6.25″, 8vo, hardcover blue cloth. In fair condition, with rubbing to edges and corners of boards and spines. Light losses to heads and heels of spines. Some hinge wear to front and rear of volumes, particularly Volume I. Light markings and marginalia, including signature on title page of Volume I. Text blocks remain bound well. Assorted black-and-white illustrations throughout. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce collection documenting American naval history from the Revolutionary War to the Spanish-American War.