Warspite by Roskill: First Edition (3 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 319 numbered pps, hardbound, 1st printing, 8vo, F/none, like new -- no folds, no markings, no soiling, no creasing -- NOT EXLIB.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. HMS Warspite : The Story of a Famous Battleship, Captain S.W.Roskill, Collins, 1957, First Edition First Printing Arguably the most famous, successful and long-lived of all modern battleships the seventh Warspite fought across both World Wars, with Roskill serving aboard for 3 years. The book is in very good condition. The binding is straight and tight and the lettering on the spine bright. Some minor pushing to the top of the spine and wear to the corners. The end papers and pages are free from tears and inscriptions. The unclipped dust jacket, protected in a clear, removable cover is in good condition with some minor repairs to the spine, small tear to the base of the front, some wear to the spine edges and a slightly darkened back cover. The jacket may or may not have been slightly trimmed to top and bottom, but if so uncertain whether this was pre or post printing. In any event has little impact on the aesthetics. Will be dispatched carefully wrapped in bubblewrap and a cardboard box.…

No Binding. Condition: Near Fine. Original Dustjacket Artwork. First Edition Artwork. The finished artwork for the first edition d/w of this book, image 7.2" x 8.8" (18cm x 22cm) in gouache and watercolour on art paper mounted on board, artist unknown, and includes a colour "rough" for the same subject, and two printer's proofs (or "pulls") with further instructions on one for (mainly) colour alterations required before going to press.…