7109. Ballantyne, R. M. THE LIFEBOAT – A Tale of Our Coast Heroes. NY. 1864
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7109. Ballantyne, R. M. THE LIFEBOAT – A Tale of Our Coast Heroes. NY. 1864
7109f. Ballantyne, R. M. THE LIFEBOAT – A Tale of Our Coast Heroes. NY. 1864. 392p. Superb brightly colored, embossed binding. In this scarce title, the author tells of the work of the lifeboat in wreck and rescue with the aid of fictional characters. Through the many chapters one learns of the extensive history of the lifeboat and the work of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, as well as their equipment including surfboat and rocket apparatus. With five fine engraved illustrations. Light wear to binding, overall clean and bright though. Contents clean and tight, occasional light foxing, frontis plate torn, corner missing. (VG-). $48.
7109d. Ballantyne, R. M. THE LIFEBOAT – A Tale of Our Coast Heroes. London. Nd. c.1880. 251p. DJ. 16MO. Blue embossed wraps. In this scarce title, the author tells of the work of the lifeboat in wreck and rescue with the aid of fictional characters. Through the many chapters one learns of the extensive history of the lifeboat and the work of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, as well as their equipment including surfboat and rocket apparatus. With colour illustrations. Very nice blue embossed binding, light wear, quite clean and bright. (VG). $44.