Before the Wind: The Memoir of an American Sea Captain, 1808-1833
New York: Viking, 1999. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 8vo., 270pp. Beautiful First Edition; square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. Equally attractive unclipped dust-wrapper, ($24.95), is fresh and bright with no tears, chipping or creases. Signed by the author on the half-title page. A terrific collectable copy... More
