London: Alvin Redman. Fine in Good+ dust jacket. 1966. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Cream cloth bound boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. In the original publisher's pictorial dustjacket, which is not price-clipped. The d/j is complete but there is some edge-wear, chipping, rubbing and small closed tears to the dustjacket extremities, which are neatly repaired to the inside with clear archive tape. There are NO inscriptions or other marks. 326 pp. Illustrated with b/w plates and map endpapers. Three Appendices; Index. Overall, apart from the 'faults' to the dustjacket, as detailed above, this is a Clean, Tight and Secure,' Very Good' copy. "In this interesting book Captain Pack has captured the atmosphere of life on the Britannia and the spirit that has lived on. The book is greatly enlivened by personal anecdotes from old boys. It is hoped that all whose heart is in the navy will derive pleasure and inspiration from its splendid record of events and of those who served in Britannia." ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

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Bookseller: Sue Lloyd-Davies Books (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 112798
Title: Britannia At Dartmouth
Author: Pack, Captain S. W. C
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine in Good+ dust jacket
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Publisher: Alvin Redman
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1966
Keywords: Britannia At Dartmouth, Captain S.W.C. Pack; Royal Navy; British Navy;, Maritime History; Napoleonic Wars;, 1870; First World War; Second World War;, FISHER; Jellicoe; Beatty; Mountbatten;
Bookseller catalogs: Naval/Maritime; British Topography;

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Sue Lloyd-Davies Books

Payment: 94 St Catherine Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1RF, UK Tel:+ 44(0)1267235462 The cost of books are given in sterling. The cost of books are given in sterling. Payments to me direct may be via PayPal or CC via PayPal (you do NOT have to have a Paypal account to pay by Credit Card) ; By Paypal (Official PP Invoice sent on request): Personal (Sterling) Cheque or Bank Transfer (UK/Europe ONLY), or Cash (Sterling only). Orders usually ship within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. All items posted by Airmail Overseas or by Standard (Second class post) in the UK unless requested otherwise. We will post abroad by whatever method you request but the standard is by Airmail. Proof of posting certificates are obtained for all books posted. Postal delivery times are ESTIMATES not Guarantees!. Parcels are NOT "Tracked" - We provide PROOF OF POSTING, NOT PROOF OF DELIVERY. All postings are insured. We normally post twice/three times weekly, although we can provide a speedier service for an extra cost. Tracking is also available at an extra cost, please enquire, but these charges will be considerably higher than our advertised rates. If unhappy with a purchase, a full refund will be given if returned within 14 days, in the same condition that it left us.

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Retired Member of the P.B.F.A, and the WBA. In business for 42+ years to date, mainly working from home nowadays, and formerly exhibiting at Major London Book Fairs, and some Provincial ones within reach of the M4! View by Appointment ONLY Please, as I may be unavailable on the day you call. Happy to see customers but they have to be able to squeeze through the book aisles/piles! Unfortunately no wheelchair access. Currently only working part-time.

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