Excellent condition for age overall.Due to their intended use and frequent updates, original copies of these lists are rare surviving examples.A List of Flag Officers and other Commissioned Officers of His Majesty's Fleet; with dates of their respective commissions.Including, and bound within, book two, An Alphabetical List of the Post Captains, Commanders, and Lieutenants of His Majesty's Fleet with the dates of their respective commissions. The two books lists are within this single volume.His Majesty's Fleet included a list of Flag Officers and commissioned officers, published by the Admiralty in London January 1818. This list, titled 'A List of the Flag-Officers of His Majesty's Fleet...', was likely organized by rank and seniority, with dates of commission, and also included an alphabetically organized list by rank for easier reference. The list would have included several elderly officers who served in the 7 Years War, American Revolutionary War, and later in the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars,and War of 1812 published by the Admiralty Ist January 1818Beautifully bound in red Morocco leather with gilt tooling embellishment throughout, naturally aged and most beautiful. Also it is an essential piece of original history, perfect for officer research of all currently still serving after the Napoleonic WarsIt served as an official record and was likely used for administrative purposes within the Admiralty.Historical Significance:The document is valuable for understanding the structure and personnel of the Royal Navy during specific periods, including those who served during major conflicts like the American War of Independence and the Napoleonic Wars.Rarity:Due to their intended use and frequent updates, original copies of these lists are rare surviving examples.