Fortunes of War

First edition, first printing of Fortunes of War by Ralph Henry Barbour and H.P. Holt, published by The Century Co., New York, 1919. Adventure tale of World War I naval exploits, richly illustrated by C.M. Relyea. Features striking publisher's decorative cloth binding with yacht and sunset design in blue and orange. Interior includes full-page illustrations and a vivid title-page frontispiece. A true period piece blending patriotic fiction and maritime adventure. Author: Ralph Henry Barbour, H.P. Holt Publisher: The Century Co. Year: 1919, First edition, first printing Special attributes: Illustrated by C.M. Relyea, decorative publisher's cloth binding, frontispiece plate, World War I adventure fiction Topic: World War I, naval adventures, youth fiction, sea stories Subject: Literature, adventure, wartime fiction, collectible illustrated books Keywords: Ralph Henry Barbour, H.P. Holt, C.M. Relyea, Fortunes of War 1919, Century Co., illustrated binding, maritime fiction, WWI adventure, antique youth fiction Condition: Clean binding with bright cover design, lightly rubbed at edges, interior pages clean with some age toning, solid and tight copy. …