Vintage Hardcover 1st Edition on Australian Naval History. "The Price of Admiralty" by Paul McGuire. HARDCOVER 1944 Oxford University Press 1st Edition, 1st Printing w/ "Copyright 1944" & no additional printings on copyright page. Exactly as shown in listing scan(s). Nice Collectible 1st edition, 1st printing hardcover copy. "A memorial to the Australian Navy Commander Jefferson Hirst Walker, the officers and men "HMAS Parramatta". Walker commenced his service with the Royal Australian Navy in 1915 during WW1. His early navy career writes like a history of the Royal Australian Navy as he served on many of the most famous early Australian Navy ships. The author has written a whole chapter on the "HMAS Australia". The author gives the full history of "HMAS Parramatta" with roll of honor of the Ships Company at the time of sinking in November 1941. "HMAS Parramatta" was torpedoed and sunk very quickly. Only 25 crew members survived; the other 146 men including Commander Walker died with the ship. November 1941 is said to be one of the worst periods for the Royal Australian Navy. On the 19th November 1941 HMAS Sydney was also lost at the Kormoran Battle." Illustrated with photos. Internally tight & unmarked. Binding Exterior; very light handling wear, affecting nothing, but all lettering/decoration bright. NO REMAINDER MARK; NOT X-LIBRARY. No DJ present. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED, NOT DEFECTIVE, & GENUINE. PLEASE NOTE: Shipping will be billed to winning bidder by Last Chance Auctions in their billing for item(s). Media Mail postage is shown for shipping in the United States. Foreign winning bidders will pay postage based on their countries small/medium/large Flat Rate box postage rates & weight of the package. Other types of postage are avaible at added expense at the bidders request. A Tracking Number will be provided to buyer. Insurance is mandatory on packages over $100 USD and will be added to postage charges when applicable.

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