Bembridge Past and Present (first edition 1911)

PUBLISHER
The Observer Press, Ryde.

BINDING
Red cloth boards with gilt lettering and design.

BOOK CONDITION
In worn condition, commensurate with age. The spine is very faded, weakened and partially detached. Rear hinge is split and binding weak, although all pages remain present and attached. Some foxing throughout, outer leaves are most affected. Printed pages have few other marks and the images are mainly clear. Coloured frontispiece remains bright. Two previous owner's names inside front cover. This volume may be worth repairing by a suitable bookbinder.

DUST JACKET
No.

EDITION
First edition 1911. This book was reissued in 1986 by Bembridge Sailing Club, of which the author was a founder.

DESCRIPTION
A rare original copy of this fascinating Bembridge history. Includes chapters on prehistorical origins, the Romans, fishing and smuggling, the Royal Navy, shipwrecks and the original Bembridge Corinthian Sailing Club. With 26 illustrations, some on plates and other drawings within the text. Available for inspection at the shop. 270 pp. Octavo.

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