Tales of the clipper ships / by C. Fox Smith, with a frontispiece by Phil. W. Smith
1926, First Edition. London : Methuen & co. ltd. Very good copy in the original blue gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned as with age. Previous owner's inscription. Remains well-preserved overall. Item #468744
Physical description; 5 p. l., 3-159, [1] p. : front. ; 20 cm. Notes; "The end of an argument" and "Seattle Sam signs on" have appeared in the Blue Peter. Contents; The last voyage of the "Maid of Athens" -- The end of an argument -- Oranges -- Seattle Sam signs on -- Paddy Doyle's boots -- The unlucky "Altsidora." Subjects; Clipper ships Fiction. Sea stories, English. Merchant marine Fiction. Short stories, English 20th century. C. Fox Smith 1882-1954.
Price: €14.95