East South East, F. V. Morley — 1st Edition

£222.50

East South East, F. V. Morley — 1st Edition

Name: East South East, F. V. Morley — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6765
Price: 222.50 GBP
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Publication: London, Longmans, Green and Co., 1929.

Formatting: 8vo, pp. xii, 307, [1].

Condition Report: Very Good. The original pale blue cloth binding remains square and tight with vibrant, unoxidised lettering to the spine, showing only traces of mild shelf-wear and slight bumping to the extremities. The text block is securely bound with fully intact hinges; however, moderate foxing is present across the page block edges and preliminary leaves, which is typical for the paper stock of this era. The original unclipped dust jacket (priced 7/6 net) is remarkably well-preserved for its age, exhibiting only slight edge-wear, minor rubbing to the corners, and subtle darkening and foxing to the rear panel and inner flaps, completely avoiding any significant chips or tears.

Catalogue Note: This is a first edition, first printing of F. V. Morley's maritime adventure, distinguished by its evocative original dust jacket featuring artwork by the celebrated marine and landscape artist Rowland Hilder. The volume also includes a detailed map frontispiece of the fictional Bristow's Island.

This is a presentation copy, bearing a contemporary ink inscription on the front free endpaper from the author to C. K. Broadhurst, the founder of the Broadhursts of Southport bookshop.

Copies of this 1920s title retaining the fragile dust jacket are scarce on the open market, and this association copy inscribed to a known figure in the British antiquarian book trade adds a layer of bibliographic interest.

A thrilling maritime adventure that follows the fortunes of a young boy who runs away to sea in 1806. Joining a whaling voyage out of London, he soon finds himself swept up in a dangerous and exhilarating treasure hunt across treacherous oceans. Full of rich nautical detail and gripping escapades, F. V. Morley's novel captures the golden age of seafaring and the timeless allure of hidden pirate gold.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: F. V. Morley

Book Publisher: Longmans, Green and Co.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Adventure

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: Yes

Book Pages: 320

Book Publication Year: 1929

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Rowland Hilder

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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