Lord walter

1956 · 37197 — Longmans and Viking 1956 1987. 2 vols. 8vo. First Edition of first work First UK Edition of second work with plates and endpaper plans; handsomely bound in full crushed morocco navy/burgundy respectively sides with gilt frame border backs with raised bands second and fourth compartments lettered and ruled in gilt all other compartments tooled in gilt gilt tops hand-made endpapers ribbon markers charts from original endpapers mounted on new and separate leaves at front of each work an elegant set ideal as a gift or for presentation. The first work remains the best general account of the 'Titanic' disaster and the basis of Roy Ward Baker's memorable feature film 1958 starring starring Kenneth More in one of his finest roles. The sequel collects new thoughts theories and revelations on the disaster. Dustwrapper artwork by Ley Kenyon first work and Vittoria Semproni second work. Longmans [and] Viking, hardcover