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    Oldham, Winton J

    Published by The Journal of Commerce, Liverpool, 1961

    Seller: Bay Books, Penzance, United Kingdom

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    Cloth. Condition: Near Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Fascinating story of the Ismay Shipping Company founded by T. H. Ismay, and of his "White Star Line". The family story continues with his son, Joseph Bruce Ismay, who was aboard his latest Ship, the TITANIC on it's Maiden voyage and who was one of the Survivors. Finally the famous White Star Line was merged with Cunard. The author (himself a relative) thanks Mrs J. Bruce Ismay for her reminiscences and for putting the entire family papers at his disposal. Illustrated with B&W Photos. Frontis illustrated with a B&W Portrait photo of T. H. Ismay. Endpapers illustrated with Ismay Line Ships. Dark Green cloth cover with Silver Lettering to spine. 283 Pages, 630g, 8 3/4" Tall. SIGNED by 2 Cousins of the Ismay Family on the Half-Title Page. A little fading to edges of cloth. Pages in very good, clean condition. Jacket has wear,and a few tiny bits missing at spine ends and tips of corners. Also 3 closed tears along edges of jacket ( 2 are 1 1/2" and 1 is 5" long), repaired from inside with clear tape. Not clipped. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall.