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Russell, W. Clark and Other Writers : The British Seas: Picturesque Notes

Seeley and Co. Limited, London, 1894

1894. First Edition, hardcover specially bound in leather, 279 pages. Five raises ridges (six panels with illustration of anchor in each of five panels). Gilt borders on cover and edges of covers; lettering, anchor designs, and borders in gilt on spine. Bottom edge marbleized. Marbleized endpapers. Frontispiece and additional illustrations throughout text. Condition: Top cover looks like it detached at one time and former owner had it crudely affixed back to its original position (some old glue can be seen at split/spine). Heavy wear to spine/ridges/joints with some loss of gilt. Small pieces of leather chipped off at top of spine (headband/bottom band worn away). Shelf wear, rubbed marks, abrasion, etc. to leather. Bookplate (with the word "prize"). Inscription (dated 1903) on back of first free endpaper. Rear blank pages reflect foxing, etc. Light age toning. Text and illustrations are in remarkably Very Good Plus condition. Text very readable, illustrations clear and vivid. No writing in text or torn pages. This is not a facsimile, actually the first hardcover edition in leather. The work addresses British seas written by W. Clark Russell and other authors: historical overviews of The Down Channel, The North Sea, The Firth of Forth, The Northern Shores, St. George's Channel, The Wight and the Solent Sea, and others. Points of view might include coast lines, docks, historical interests, the speed of steamers, passenger ships, smuggling, wrecks, fishing, and much more. Very historical. Collectible. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Good. Binding: Leather

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