Before the Mast in the Clippers by Gosnell, Harpur Allen

A wonderful compilation of records, reminiscences and authoritative text, along with sailors’ chanties and other nautical delights.First edition, no. 30 of 950 copies. Illustrated with plates and folding maps, color frontispiece. ix, [iii], 283 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Original half oxblood red cloth and brown boards. Spine ends with minor rubbing.