Our Little Hour, Bernard Anson King — 1st Edition

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Our Little Hour, Bernard Anson King — 1st Edition

Name: Our Little Hour, Bernard Anson King — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5531
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Publication: Unknown, Stephen King, 2002

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [viii], 268.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The book itself is in excellent condition, feeling tight and unread, with the blue boards remaining perfectly rigid, clean, and entirely unbumped at the corners. The gilt tooling on the spine remains exceptionally bright and unoxidised. Internally, the binding is firm, and the text block is immaculate, crisp, white, and entirely free from foxing or toning. The accompanying dust jacket is equally impressive, wrapped in protective plastic, and free from tearing, chipping, or sun-fading. It retains its original vibrant colours and unclipped price.

Catalogue Note: First edition. This small-press publication is a highly personal maritime history, enriched with technical sail diagrams and black-and-white illustrations.

The title page bears a clean, direct signature in black ink from the author, "B. A. King". While standard unsigned copies of this work occasionally surface, author-signed copies in such highly preserved condition are uncommon on the open market.

A captivating dive into British maritime heritage, Our Little Hour offers an intimate look at merchant shipping during the first half of the twentieth century. Exploring the interconnected lives of Arthur Ernest King and Bernard Anson King, the text sheds light on the immense challenges, triumphs, and daily realities of the Merchant Navy. Endorsed by Captain S. T. Waite, Master of the Cutty Sark, this book stands as an essential read for anyone passionate about nautical history and the enduring legacy of the men who navigated the world's oceans.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Bernard Anson King

Book Publisher: Stephen King

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Aviation & Maritime

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: Yes

Book Pages: 276

Book Publication Year: 2002

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Unknown, United Kingdom

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