6639c. Lamb, Sir John Cameron [Deputy-Chairman Royal National Life-Boat Institution]. THE LIFE-BOAT AND ITS WORK. London. 1911.
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6639c. Lamb, Sir John Cameron [Deputy-Chairman Royal National Life-Boat Institution]. THE LIFE-BOAT AND ITS WORK. London. 1911.
6639b. Lamb, Sir John Cameron [Deputy-Chairman Royal National Life-Boat Institution]. THE LIFE-BOAT AND ITS WORK. London. 1911. 8VO. 88 pp. Beautifully illustrated with over 45 photos and diagrams. Relates the history and development of the life-boat for rescue at sea. Includes methods of launching, carriages and equipping boats, profile and construction diagrams as well as rescues performed. Also includes listing of medals awarded by the Institution and lives saved. A valuable early reference on the subject. Nice embossed boards, exceptionally clean, tight. Very nice copy. (VG+) $118.