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Small Boat Adventures: A David White Collection

Small Boat Adventures: A David White Collection

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Condition: Very Good

Book Notes: Blue cloth boards clean with light wear; binding tight; pages clean with light toning. Dust jacket chipped at the head of the spine, rear panel soiled and toned, light edge wear. "David White Library Binding" labels on the front and spine of the dust jacket. Bookplate "From the Library of Kevin McLaughlin" on the front pastedown.

Author(s): Michael Brown

Publication year: 1968

Binding: Hardcover

Language: English

Publisher: David White

Condition: Very Good
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Thirteen stories about small boat adventures, collected for the younger reader and illustrated by Gareth Floyd. The book opens with Shackleton's account of his voyage in an open boat and closes with Hilaire Belloc's Bardsey Race; other contributors include Jack London, Jan de Hartog, Erskine Childers (from The Riddle of the Sands), Richard Tregaskis on John F. Kennedy's PT 109, Joshua Slocum, Herman Melville, Joseph Conrad and C. S. Forester.

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Book Condition Scale

  • Like New

    This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.

  • Very Good

    This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.

  • Good

    This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.

  • Acceptable

    This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.

  • As Described

    This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.

  • Dust Jacket Grading

    (A) Excellent
    The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.

    (B) Good
    Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.

    (C) Fair
    Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.

    (D) Poor
    Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.

    (F) As Is
    Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.