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Lot 679

1st Ed. "Sinking Of The Titanic" Thomas Russell

Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Starting Bid
$200

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For your consideration this lot is a First Edition of "Sinking Of The Titanic" 1912, editor Thomas H. Russell, copyright L. H. Walter. "Sinking of the Titanic World's Greatest Sea Disaster A Graphic and Thrilling Account of the Sinking of the greatest Floating Palace ever built, carrying down to watery graves more than 1500 souls. Giving Exciting Escapes from death and acts of heroism not equalled in ancient or modern times, told by THE SURVIVORS Including History of Icebergs, the Terror of the Seas; Wireless Telegraphy and Modern Shipbuilding. Edited by THOMAS H. RUSSELL, A. M., LL. D. Author and Journalist Formerly Of The General Register Office Of Shipping And Seamen Special Articles By FRED S. MILLER The Great Descriptive Writer Special Introduction, 'Women and Children First,' by REV. HENRY VAN DYKE, D. D., LL. D. Illustrated Throughout With Photographs And Drawings Made Expressly For This Book." Published in the immediate wake of the famous maritime disaster, this "graphic and thrilling account of the sinking of the greatest Floating Palace ever built" sold briskly to an eager public. A century later, its tragic tale continues to captivate readers. These contemporary reports describe the luxury liner, its passengers, and the circumstances of the wreck. Gripping narratives by survivors recount episodes of heroism and cowardice along with dramatic rescues and moving incidents of self-sacrifice. In addition to chronicling the wide-ranging outpouring of grief and the establishment of many memorials, this fascinating compilation presents expert analysis of the shipwreck's causes and the findings of a Senate investigation convened to determine responsibility for the catastrophe. Historic photographs and specially commissioned drawings appear throughout the book. The red cloth bound stamped illustrated hardcover is in fair condition, scuffing exhibited on boards and spine, loose spine, cardstock photo illustration of the Titanic on front cover. Pages exhibit age tanning, edge damage, some loose pages. Measures 5.5"W x 8"L x 1"D