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RILEY (Patrick) Memories of a Blue-Jacket 1872-1918. 1st Ed., xii+308pp., portrait frontis., 23 photos. Sampson Low et al. nd (c.1930).  #69935
[HLMainPic] Author joined the Royal Navy as a Boy in 1872, rose through the ranks to Chief Petty Officer & was a gunnery instructor for 18 years; sailed all over the world in many ships & provides an interesting account of service on the lower decks until retired in 1895. Orig. blue cloth, gilt, VG.   £20

     




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