Author Name: STEVENS, WILLIAM OLIVER.
Title: NANTUCKET THE FAR AWAY ISLAND.
Binding: Hard Cover
Book Condition: Very Good
Edition: First edition
Publisher: New York: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1951.
Seller ID: 36
Whalemen returning from a 4 year cruise, Nantucket were affectionately called, The Little Gray Lady of The Sea. The writers intention was to capture the particular charm of this little island town, its rich history, traditions, characters, streets, wharves, houses & surrounding moors. Beautifully illustrated throught by the author. Frontispiece color plate of painting of Nantucket Harbor. Portrait of an American Village. Eleventh Print of the First Edition.
Faded green cloth boards & spine, Spine ends bumped lite fraying, front hinge loose, E.P. map illustration. Private ex-lib plate to inside board. In protective polyester film. tall 8vo, 313 p. First Edition
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