{"product_id":"a-six-hour-shift-william-mcfee-1st-edition-signed-limited","title":"A Six-Hour Shift, William McFee — 1st Edition, Signed, Limited","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"46\"\u003ePublication\u003c\/b\u003e: Garden City, New York, Doubleday, Page \u0026amp; Company, 1920\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"114\"\u003eFormatting\u003c\/b\u003e: Small 8vo, pp. 98.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"145\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e: Good. The book exhibits noticeable but acceptable wear typical with its age and the fragile nature of its binding. The Japanese vellum spine shows distinct age-toning and some minor edge-chipping, though the gilt lettering remains clear and reasonably bright without significant oxidation. The grey paper-covered boards are heavily rubbed at the corners, and the front board bears a prominent, blotchy dark stain towards the right edge that slightly detracts from its overall appeal. Internally, the letterpress impression remains crisp, and the binding is secure. While the pages are largely clean, they do display standard, uniform paper aging and toning throughout, without significant foxing or structural tears. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"917\"\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e: This is the true first edition, issued as a special signed limited printing. The total print run was strictly limited to 377 numbered copies, with each copy signed by the author, William McFee, on the limitation page. The volume is unillustrated, relying entirely on the author's evocative prose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eIt is bound in grey paper-covered boards with a Japanese vellum spine and gilt titling, a delicate binding style typical of early twentieth-century limited editions. There are no notable bookplates, binders' stamps, or formal previous ownership inscriptions present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eOn the open market, this limited edition is considered uncommon. While copies do surface, they are frequently plagued by severe wear or darkening to the fragile vellum spine, making perfectly preserved examples quite scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"232\"\u003eA Six-Hour Shift\u003c\/i\u003e is an evocative maritime essay by William McFee, offering a highly atmospheric first-hand account of the nocturnal midnight-to-dawn watch aboard a steamship in the Gulf of Salonika. Drawing heavily on his own experiences as a seagoing ship's engineer, McFee beautifully captures the isolation, introspection, and rhythmic monotony of life at sea. Originally appearing in part in \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"628\"\u003eThe Atlantic Monthly\u003c\/i\u003e, this immersive piece of nautical literature remains a fascinating reflection on naval duty, human resilience, and the quiet camaraderie found during the darkest hours of a voyage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55735097524563,"sku":"6824","price":30.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20261102_102344.jpg?v=1793792779","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/a-six-hour-shift-william-mcfee-1st-edition-signed-limited","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}