Oh, Captain Shaw | The Life Story of the First and Most Famous Chief of The London Fire Brigade [Signed]

Cox, Ronald [Captain Sir Eyre Massey Shaw KCB (17 January 1830 - 25 August 1908; and cousin of George Bernard Shaw) was the first Chief Officer of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (now renamed the London Fire Brigade), and the Superintendent of its predecessor, the London Fire Engine Establishment, from 1861 to 1891. He introduced modern firefighting methods to the Brigade, and increased the number of stations].

Published by Published by Victor Green Publications Ltd., Cavendish House, 128/134 Cleveland Street, London First Edition . London 1984., 1984

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First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue leatherette covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and front panel. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 191 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light rubs and creases. SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'Best Wishes Ronald Cox'. Loosely inserted book advertisement from the publishers. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0947665005 FIREMEN & FIRE SERVICE.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Oh, Captain Shaw | The Life Story of the First and Most Famous Chief of The London Fire Brigade [Signed]
• Publisher: Published by Victor Green Publications Ltd., Cavendish House, 128/134 Cleveland Street, London First Edition . London 1984.
• Publication Date: 1984
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)