Presented in this lot is a First Edition of "The Sinking of the Titanic and Great Sea Disasters", 1912, edited by Logan Marshall, copyright L. T. Myers, publisher, 32 photogravure illustrations. The sinking of the Titanic still remains one of the greatest sea disasters of all time. Numerous books and movies have been made on the subject but most end with the rescue of the survivors by the RMS Carpathia. This book, originally published in 1912, recounts in detail the sinking of the Titanic along with stories from those who survived and what happened afterwards. It describes the Carpathia's care of the survivors along with the investigations into what went wrong with the Titanic and why 1600 passengers perished. "A Detailed and Accurate Account of the Most Awful Marine Disaster in History, Constructed from the Real Facts as Obtained from Those on Board Who Survived. ONLY AUTHORITATIVE BOOK. Including Records of Previous Great Disasters of the Sea, Descriptions of the Development of Safety and Life-Saving Appliances, a Plain Statement of the Causes of Such Catastrophes and How to Avoid Them, the Marvelous Development of Shipbuilding, etc. With a Message of Spiritual Consolation by Rev. Henry Van Dyke, D.D." The tan cloth bound stamped illustrated hardcover is in fair condition, scuffing and staining observed. Intact pages exhibit age tanning and foxing. Measures 6.25"W x 9"L x 1"D, weight 1lb, 4oz.