Master of Desolation: The Reminiscences of Capt. Joseph J. Fuller (American Maritime Library ; Vol 9)
Language: English
Published by Mystic Seaport Museum Inc, 1980
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Busch, Briton Cooper [Editor] : Master of Desolation: The Reminiscences of Capt. Joseph J. Fuller (American Maritime Library, Vol 9). Mystic (CT) : Mystic Seaport Museum Inc, 1980. First edition/First impression. Size is octavo (8vo), 9.25"/23.3 cm h. Bound in publisher's dark blue cloth, gilt lettering/ornamentation to spine. Glossy color photographic dj. Plain white endpapers. Xxxii pp prelim material, 349 numbered pp, plus five blank; pagination irregular in that pp [1-2] not accounted for. Contents, list of illus, acknowl, editor's intro, Fuller's intro, Part I (Voyage of the Roswell King, 1873-1875); Part II (The Wreck of the Pilot's Bridge, 1880-1883); Appendices (Fuller's voyages, Whaleman's Shipping Paper/Schooner Pilot's Bride, "Kerguelen Island - Isle of Desolation" by Fuller, Stores used on Kerguelen). Notes, bibliography, index. Condition notes: moderate wear/rubbing to dj, several tiny closed tears to folds; a half inch closed slit to rear center, spine side. Binding square and tight, corners sharp, spine ends rolled. Heavy foxing to top- and fore-edges, light to tail. Warmly inscribed by author to former owner on half-title page, who is also warmly credited in acknowledgements; former owner was the late Robert D. ("Bud") Foulke - scholar of Joseph Conrad, and travel writer - from whose library this copy comes; Foulke's return address label is affixed to the head of ffep. We personally inspect every book we offer.…
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- Title
- Master of Desolation: The Reminiscences of Capt. Joseph J. Fuller (American Maritime Library ; Vol 9)
- Author
- Busch, Briton Cooper [Editor]
- Publisher
- Mystic Seaport Museum Inc
- Publication year
- 1980
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- Good
- Signed
- Signed by Author
- Binding
- hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0913372218
- ISBN 13
- 9780913372210
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Item weight
- 17 ounces
- Dimensions
- 6x1x9
- Seller catalogs
- Maritime & Naval
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