The SAILOR BOY And HIS FAITHFUL MARY.
Preston: Printed at 121 Church-street, (n. d.). Ca. Mid 1800s. Single sheet, printed recto only. Small woodcut image to top of songster. 9-15/16" x 3-1/8". Buff printed paper. Now housed in a clear archival mylar sleeve. Modest wear to paper (slight age-toning to edges). Faint crease to bottom left edge. A VG example. Item #39907
"A sailor's life is a merry life, They rob young women of their heart's delight,/ Leave them behind to sigh and mourn, and never know when they will return."
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