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Taffrail. [Dorling (Henry Taprell, pseud.)] Pirates

£175

London, Hodder & Stoughton, [1929].

First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 7/6.

A naval adventure based on Royal Navy encounters with pirates in the Canton Delta. The narrative focuses on authentic sea combat and maritime tactics.

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A little very foxing; jacket chipped with loss to spine ends and fore corners, otherwise very good.

Jacket artwork by Hastain.

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