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London: Sampson Low, Marston & Company. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. Hardback. Nd. c.1930? A very good, bright, copy in black cloth lettered in gilt on the spine. No ownership inscription and not foxed (although with some browning to end-papers). Pp.xiii,208. 18 illustrations and maps. End-paper maps. The author's reminiscences of his naval activities in 1917-1918 including as Commodore of fast convoys to and from the East through the Mediterranean. Foreword by Commander Carlyon Bellairs.

London: Sampson, Low, n.d., 1930. c. 1930? 208p. Photos. Black cloth. Corners worn. Front fly leaf toned. Good copy. Hardcover. Good.

London: Sampson Low, Marston & Co., Ltd, c1930. Cloth. Very Good Indeed. 9.5" by 6". None. A Royal Naval officer's account of his service in the Great War, blockading continental ports on the English Channel, supervising convoys in the Mediterranean, and participating in the development of enigmatic "mystery towers", part of an ambitious plan t With a foreword by Commander Carolyn Bellains, R.N. (Ret.) Late Member of Parliament for Maidstone. From the Preface: "My object in recording these events which came under my personal observation, and in which I took an active part, is to enable my countrymen to form a just estimate of various aspects of the Great War." In a black cloth binding with gilt lettering to the spine. Externally, generally smart. Some light rubbing and wear to the top and tail of the spine. Spine is also slightly cocked. Front hinge is slightly tender. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are a little browned and foxed to predominantly front and rear pastedowns… Read More