Description: Click here to see our other books! Naval Adventures During Thirty-Five Years' Service Lieut. W. Bowers 1833 Richard Bentley : London 8" by 5" 302; 302pp. SUMMARY In this very scarce two volume set, Lieutenant W. Bowers' offers an exciting account of his naval adventures. First Edition,Leather Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage: £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION A first edition two volume set in half calf bindings. Ink inscription to the title pages of both volumes. Perhaps the authors own signature though it is hard to read. In these two volumes, Lieutenant W. Bowers recalls his naval adventures around the world and his acquaintances among notable seamen, over thirty-five years of service. It also provides some autobiographical details of his childhood and family. CONDITION In half calf bindings. Externally sound, with shelf wear to the boards, and rubbing to the extremities. Backstrip lifting from the rear joint and from the tail of the front joint to Vol I. Splitting to the front joint of Vol II, and starting to lift slightly. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with the odd spot throughout. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: Biography and Autobiography
Publisher: Richard Bentley
Author: Lieut. W. Bowers
Binding: Leather
Subject: Military & War
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: Not Stated
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1833
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
