Book Description

SHIPS AND SUPERMEN, ( Nautical Maritime Ships Poetry ) Verses by Greville E. Matheson, with Cover illustration by Will Owen, Signed Presentation Copy from The Author to the illustrator London Syren and Shipping Ltd 1922
Dealer Notes
Published in London in 1922, this is the First Edition of this collection of verse by Greville E. Matheson, all with a nautical or shipping theme, with shipping industry adverts within the book. Bound in the original printed hard covers with a illustration by the artist Will Owen to the front cover, Will was well known at this time for his book illustrations, including the covers and illustrations for the W. W. Jacobs nautical novels, and cartoon strips in the newspapers of the day, this copy is a signed presentation copy from the author to the illustrator Will Owen, a slim hardback, 103 pages, some mild surface wear and marking to covers, boards slightly bowed, else in good condition, A nice association copy of a very scarce book
Author Greville E. Matheson,
Date 1922
Publisher Signed Presentation Copy from The Author to the illustrator
Illustrator Will Owen
Condition Good

Price: £175.00

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