signed first edition 8vo., gray cloth, stamped in red, in dust jacket; 276 pages
1944 · NY
by RIESENBERG JR., Felix
NY: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1944. First Edition, sixth printing. "Merry Christmas to Evadna Saywell from Joan, 6to whom this book is dedicated, and from the author. Felix Riesenberg Jr. San Mateo, Calif. Christmas 1947." A scarce war-time book! The author's father, Felix Riesenberg Sr. [1879-1939], was an American maritime officer and writer of maritime professional, historical, and fictional literature in the early 20th century. The SS Felix Riesenberg was a Liberty ship built in the United States during World War II named in his honor. 8vo., gray cloth, stamped in red, in dust jacket; 276 pages. A Dodd, Mead Career Book. Very Good (covers nice with minor wear base of spine; contents clean & tight with very minor browning endpapers); some wear (small chips, especially head & base of spine; few small chips to middle of spine) d/j.
(Inventory #: 57107)