Captain James Cook R.N., F.R.S. (Signed)

Campbell, Gordon [Vice Admiral Gordon Campbell, VC, DSO & Two Bars (6 January 1886 - 3 October 1953) was a British naval officer, writer, politician and a recipient of the Victoria Cross]

Published by Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition . 1936., 1936

About this Item

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, gilt medallion to the front cover, end paper charts. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains portrait vignette, 320 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout, large folding map. In very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper, protected in acetate film. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. SIGNED inscription by the author to the half-title page 'To Miss Norah Peruvian?, With best wishes and hopes that your voyage in life may be more plain sailing than Cooks' - Yours very sincerely - Gordon Campbell September 1936.' Loosely inserted newspaper clipping from 2017 referring to 'Hero's VC sells for record £840k'. Member of the P.B.F.A. VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS. Seller Inventory # 112168

Bibliographic Details

Title: Captain James Cook R.N., F.R.S. (Signed)

Publisher: Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition . 1936.

Publication Date: 1936

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition