China 1842 (James Powell, Royal Marines) edge bruising and surface scratches, otherwise nearly very fine £200-220

James Powell was born at Chepstow, Monmouthshire, and was a sawyer by trade. He joined H.M.S. Modeste as a Private, Royal Marines, 3rd Class, on 6 October 1838, aged 20 years 6 months, and served aboard that ship in China.