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[Signed] [First Edition] The Three Dorset Captains At Trafalgar: Thomas Masterman Hardy, Charles Bullen, Henry Digby. Inscribed by Bartelot Broadley,
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Nice sturdy binding. Covers somewhat sunned but bright designs and lettering Inscribed and signed by Bartelot on the front fly leaf. Previous owner's name on front pastedown.
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