Parkman (Sydney) Ship Ashore
£225
London, Hodder & Stoughton, 1936.
First edition, first impression. Signed presentation copy from the author. 8vo. Original blue cloth. Dust-jacket, priced 7/6.
Nautical adventure with a South East Asian vibe. Uncommon in the jacket, let alone inscribed.
In stock
A little minor spotting and marking; jacket rather creased and chipped at spine, some edge wear.
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