Language: English
Published by Random House, 1940
Seller: Harbor Books LLC, Old Saybrook, CT, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. Grant, Gordon (illustrator). Blue cloth boards with gilt embossing, 375pp with illustrations, contents clean, tight and unmarked. Remains of dust jacket laid inside, front cover and front flat. Has done a good job in protecting the book and cover is in great shape.
Published by Random House, New York, 1940
Seller: Gyre & Gimble, Holden, ME, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Second Printing. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Light bump to heel of spine and mild rub to corners. Faint uneven sunning to spine and edges. Previous owner signature to front endpaper. Text is clean and bright, no marks. Beautiful illustrations throughout by Gordon Grant.
Language: English
Published by Random House, 1940
Seller: HGG Books, Slingerlands, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
hardcover. First Edition. Signed limited edition #153 of 250 copies, signed to front space pageClean pages, crisp signature, weakness at interior front hinge, cloth boards crisp Clean pages, crisp signature, we. Signed.
Condition: Good. First edition copy. . Acceptable dust jacket. Owner's name on inside. (Seafaring Life).
Published by Random House, New York, 1940
Seller: McCormick Books, Hartland, MI, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Illustrated by Gordon Grant (illustrator). 1st Edition. Light blue cloth boards fading to spine cloth and extremities, spine slightly tilted and spotting to page ends. In a worn dustjacket with chipping to edges, worn extremities and now in protective mylar. First Edition stated. With all four Gordon Grant illustrations present and in excellent condition. ; MCN30094; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 375 pp.
Published by New York: Random House., 1940
Seller: Centerbridge Books, Old Saybrook, CT, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Light blue cloth. Large octavo. 375pp. Pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated by Gordon Grant. First edition (stated). This is the story of the tramp steamers and the men who sail them by an author who has experienced the life himself for years on end and can describe it more thrillingly than any writer alive. A very good copy with some light fading and wear to the cloth. The text is very good and clean. The jacket is good with some light soiling and a few small chips and tear along the edges. The spine tips are chipped with small pieces missing.
Published by Random House, New York, 1940
Seller: Second Story Books, ABAA, Rockville, MD, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Limited edition 106/250, First edition. Octavo, 375 pages. In Good minus condition with a Good slipcase. Slipcase in black cloth, light shelf wear. Spine is blue with gold print. Boards in blue cloth, beveled edges. Text block has gilt top edge, light spotting to edges, foxing within. Illustrated with sepia frontispiece and plates. Signed in ink by the author on the limited edition page. 1372247. FP New Rockville Stock.
Published by New York: Random House, 1940
Seller: Arnold M. Herr, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition, Limited Edition. Number 26 of 250 copies, signed by McFee on the limitation page. Octavo in blue cloth binding with gilt lettering, top edge gilt. Monochrome illustrations. Fine condition. 375 pages. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Random House, New York, 1940
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. First edition. Octavo. 375pp. Four full-page illustrations including frontispiece by Gordon Grant. Gilt-stamped blue buckram. Hinges cracked, star sticker on cocked spine, spine and edges of cloth darkened, corners bumped, good only lacking the dustwrapper.
Published by Random House, New York, 1940
Seller: Yesterday's Gallery, ABAA, East Woodstock, CT, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Gordon Grant (illustrator). First Edition. First Edition, #189 of 250 signed copies. Octavo, original blue cloth over boards, beveled edges, gilt lettering, gilt top edge, illustrated frontispiece, three additional illustrations, signed by author. Novel of the golden age of steam ships. Near Fine, no dustjacket.
Published by Random House, NY, 1940
Seller: Tiber Books, Cockeysville, MD, U.S.A.
Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. . . . . Limited signed edition, #142 of 250 copies 8vo, hardcover. No dj, blue cloth. Vg condition in edgeworn slipcase. Covers and contents clean, binding sturdy, square and tight. 375 pp. Illustrations by Gordon Grant.
Published by Random House, New York, NY, 1940
Seller: S. Howlett-West Books (Member ABAA), Modesto, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Illustrated by Gordon Grant (illustrator). Limited Edition; 1st Printing. B&W Illustrations; SIGNED EDITION. This edition is limited to 250 numbered and signed copies. This copy is number 186. The book is in Very Good+ condition and is lacking a dust jacket. (It's possible the book was issued without a dust jacket). The book and its contents are in mostly clean, bright condition. There is some beginning bumping to the spine ends and corners of the book covers. The text pages are clean and bright. This book has a slipcase which is in Good only condition. The slipcase has edge wear, rubbing, bumping, and several of the joints are cracking, there is also a piece of tape on the spine joint. ; Signed by Author.
Published by Random House, New York, 1940
Seller: Argosy Book Store, ABAA, ILAB, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
hardcover. Condition: fine. First. Illustrations by Gordon Grant. 375 pages,large 8vo, blue cloth. New York: Random House, (1940). Limited First Edition. Number 127 of 250 copies, signed by the author. Fine, in publisher's slipcase, (worn at edges).
Published by Faber & Faber Ltd., London, 1940
Seller: Shoemaker Booksellers, Gettysburg, PA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First U.K. Edition. 383 pp. Original blue cloth covers, lightly soiled. Light wear to spine ends. Corners bumped. SIGNED BY WILLIAM MCFEE. Natural toning to rear endpaper. Chipping to extremities of DJ. Spine sunned. Lightly soiled. Price clipped. Contents nice. Signed by Author(s).
Published by Random House, New York, 1940
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. First edition. Paper over the hinges cracking, else near fine lacking the dustwrapper. Signed by the author.
Language: English
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 398. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1940 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 398.
Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1940. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 402, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 402 402.