CHATTERTON, E. Keble "The Romance of the Ship" [Seeley, Service & Co, 1925]

CHATTERTON, E. Keble. The Romance of the Ship: The Story of Her Origin and Evolution.

London: Seeley, Service & Co. Limited, 1925. 7.75" x 5.75", 291pp + 8pp catalog. Blue cloth pictorially stamped in red, white, and gilt with an elaborate centerpiece depicting an early sailing vessel; spine similarly decorated. Frontispiece illustration (“From Sail to Steam”) present. A comprehensive historical survey of shipbuilding and maritime evolution, written by one of the early 20th century’s most prolific nautical historians. Many illustrations throughout. Light foxing on early pages but primary text clean. One ripple down center of front cloth. Head/tail/corners rubbed. Bookseller's ticket inside front cover. Very Good-.