Atlantic Ferry by Benstead (4 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. First edition. Text is unmarked; pages are bright, though the page edges are age toned. The front hinge feels weak, though it is not torn and is still holding. The rest of the binding feels sturdy. Covers are worn around the corners and at the head and base of the spine. The spine is a bit faded. No dust jacket.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. A good unmarked copy. **PLEASE NOTE** that there may be a surcharge to pay for international postage (at cost) on this item: we'll advise you of the amount when you order, and you will have the option of accepting or cancelling at that point.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. A scarce copy of this interesting account of transatlantic crossings by ship from the 1800s until the start of the First World War. The first edition of this scarce work in the publisher's original cloth binding. Bookplate of Marjorie Goodwin to the verso of the front free end paper. Ink inscription to the half title stating 'Goodwin - When Reggie commanded Queen Mary. Oct. 1936.' An exploration of transatlantic crossings by ship from the 1800s until the start of the First World War, with mentions of Queen Mary, Britannia, Great Western, and Normandie, among other well-known ships. Charles Richard Benstead (1896-1980) was a Royal Navy officer and author, who served in the Royal Garrison Artillery during the First World War. He was awarded with the Military Cross. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally smart, with faint marks to the spine and rear board. Spine is slightly cocked. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with scattered spotting to the first and last couple of pages, and to the fore edge, affecting the occasional page. Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). book.…

1936 London, hardcover, no dustjacket. The story of transatlantic crossing by ship from the early 1800s to pre-war days. Ships and cruise lines discussed; Queen Mary, Normandie, Great Western, Britania, Great Britain, Russia, Oceanic, Carmania, Cap Trafalgar, Mauretania, Cunard White Star. Also discussed are North Atlantic Lane Routes, Light-Houses and Light-Vessels. In good condition.…