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ARTIFACT:
This is a circa 1932 paperback copy of "Launch: A Lifeboat Book", by Britain's General Jack Seely. Perhaps most famous for his cavalry charge at the 1918 Battle of Moreuil Wood, Seely also was a Life-boat Service member, held several titles and acted as Britain's Secretary of State for War. The book begins with a letter penned by Edward, the Price of Wales. The cover has a great color illustration made expressly for the publication of this book.
VINTAGE:
Published 1932.
SIZE:
128 pages; approximately 7-5/16" in height and 5" in width and 3/4" in thickness.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Oaktag cover, paper.
ATTACHMENT:
Glued binding.
MARKINGS:
First Published October 1932 Reprinted October 1932.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a history book collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. LCEX5/13 SCEX11/13
CONDITION:
6- (Fine): The book has stains to the cover and heavy wear to the spine; last blank page has been torn out and there is some separation from the spine inside back cover. Interior of book has light overall aging and no writing or stains.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
