edited edward groot (3 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover in Dustjacket. The controversial story of the steamship Californian and her involvement in the Titanic disaster fascinated the author from boyhood in 1912 until the end of his life in 1989. It continues to this day to arouse endles speculation and argument among Titanic scholars and buffs around the world. Could the Californian have gone earlier to the rescue? This book presents a masterful and thrilling narrative of that cold April night in 1912 and of the crucial events that led up to what has become known as the Californian Incident. pp. 384 illusts #1219 Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 384 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs to the centre. Pen scribble to the front end papers. Near Fine clean condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with rubs, creases, one small closed tear to the top spine end, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1852604166 TITANIC (White Star Line).

Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 152 pp., illus. (some col.), biblio.; 27 cm. Edition of 3000 copies. Text in English and Dutch. Fine in wrappers.