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Affiche Ancienne Original antique Victorian-era army recruitment poster - Royal Marines. An opportunity now offers for spirited young men to enlist in that truly loyal and gallant corps, in which good conduct is certain of its reward; when embarked they have great advantages. They may see almost every Foreign Nation in the World, and have excellent living at the same time, consisting of Beef, Plumb Pudding, and a Pint of Grog daily, or Wine in proportion. A chance of prize money, besides having the great satisfaction of upholding their Country's Honor; and on their return after about three years absence, they will be enabled to see their Friends with Pockets well lined, or to purchase their Discharge if they should not wish to remain in the service. The bounty is £3 17 6. God save the Queen. As the number required will soon be filled up, an early application is recommended, to Serjeant ( ) Rendezvous at the ( ). Printed by R. Rixon, Printed, Bookseller, and Stationer, Woolwich. Fair condition, staining, creasing, tears, paper losses on edges. Country of issue: UK, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 25.5x19, year of printing: 1840s.
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120 - 240 GBP
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80 GBP
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