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BEDFORD (Capt. F.G.D., RN, CB)
The Sailor's Pocket Book: A Collection of Practical Rules, Notes, & Tables for the use of The Royal Navy, The Mercantile Marine, & Yacht Squadrons.
9th Ed., revised & enlarged, xiv+696pp., num. sketches, maps & diagrams, col. plates of flags & pennantsPortsmouth: Griffin & Co.
1903
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A substantial pocket 'ready reference' containing a great deal of info. on seamanship, first issued in 1873 & of such enduring value that it was updated up to & including this early 20th Century edition. Contemp. full black calf, sp. richly gilt, boards with dec. rules & arms of the Royal Hospital School Greenwich to front, with remains of prize bookplate of that institution to S.J. Spicer who was 1st in the Senior Divinity Class in 1914. VG thus & attractive binding.
£30
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