Man Upon The Sea
Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott & Co., 1858. First Edition. BOUND IN PUBLISHERS FULL CRUSHED MOROCCO. BOOK IS IN NEAR FINE CONDITION BEAUTIFULLY BOUND IN PUBLISHERS FULL CRUSHED MOROCCO WITH BRIGHT GILT ILLUSTRATIONS AND BLIND STAMPING TO SPINE AND BOARDS. CORNERS LIGHTLY RUBBED. BINDING AND HINGES ARE EXCELLENT, MARBLED END PAPERS, PASTE DOWNS AND BRIGHT GILT END PAGES. NO LOOSE OR MISSING PAGES, PAGES ARE WITHOUT MARKS, MINIMAL FOXING, LIGHT TONING TO PAGES. PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED, BOOK MEASURES 9.5"x6.5". FIRST EDITION, 167 YEARS OLD. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE IN GREAT CONDITION.
Man on the Sea (1858), by Frank Goodrich, is a richly illustrated account of maritime life in the mid-nineteenth century, blending adventure, history, and practical knowledge of the sailor’s world. Drawing on firsthand observation, Goodrich explores ships, seafaring professions, naval customs, and the perils and romance of life at sea. The work reflects America’s deep connection to maritime trade and exploration during this period. This 1858 first edition represents an important example of popular nautical literature, offering contemporary readers a vivid window into the skills, hardships, and culture of seamen in the age of sail.
. Near Fine. Item #803
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