1836 3vol Rattlin the Reefer F Marryat Edward Howard Second Ed Maritime Novel

Description: Click here to see our other books! Rattlin the Reefer Edward Howard; Capt F Marryat 1836 Richard Bentley : London 8" by 5" viii, 301pp; vii, 300pp; vii, 344pp SUMMARY The second edition of this gripping maritime novel by English novelist and magazine editor, Edward Howard. An illustrated triple decker, with nine plates across the volumes by Auguste Hervieu. Early Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage: £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99 DESCRIPTION This sea-faring novel is noted to the title page as being edited by 'the author of Peter Simple' which meant that for several years the work was erroneously attributed to Captain Marryat. Marryat edited the work for his friend and shipmate, Edward Howard. The two edited the 'Metropolitan Magazine' together, with Marryat as the editor and Howard as the sub-editor. With the bookplate of Sir Norton Joseph Knatchbull, the 10th Baronet of Mersham Hatch to the front pastedown of volume II. This is one of Howard's better known works, the other being 'Sir Henry Morgan'. With a frontispiece and two plates to each volume by Auguste Jean Jacques Hervieu, the French painter and book illustrator. Hervieu worked in London and exhibited at the Royal Academy. He created the illustrations for Frances Trollope's 'A Summer in Brittany' and many more works by Trollope. Regarded as a semi-autobiographical tale by many, despite this never being confirmed by Howard, 'Rattlin the Reefer' looks at the protagonist's early schooling, to life as a midshipman and his experiences sailing. Told in a humorous manner, this story's accuracy regarding life at sea is one of its charms and the reasoning for it receiving such high praise. Howard has clearly drawn on his own life experiences in the early 1800's in the Navy. CONDITION In a half straight grained morocco binding. Externally, smart. Patches of light rubbing to the joints and extremities. Scattered spots to boards. Front hinge to volume I is strained but firm. Front hinge to volume II is strained but firm. Internally, all volumes are firmly bound. Pages are generally bright with scattered spots, mostly to the first and last few pages in addition to the plates. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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