Physical description
Torpedoes and Torpedo Warfare, by C. Sleeman. Containing a complete account of the progress of submarine warfare; also a detailed description of matters appertaining thereto, including the latest improvements, with 83 full-page illustrations, diagrams etc. Second Edition. 1889. Published by Griffin & Co, U.K. Price 25/- ( 25 shillings). Hard-cover, bound book, red with gold lettering. Inscription inside the cover.
Inscriptions & markings
Hand written inscription "To Happy Sam / In memory of many pleasant 'plantings' / - - - - - / 19th Jan. 1943"