W Clark Russell — A Voyage at Anchor

London, FV White & Co, 1900 . First edition. Cloth. The scarce first edition of this nautical novel by W Clark Russell. The first edition of this work. A scarce copy, rarely seen in commerce. Novel by William Clark Russell, English writer known for his novels of nautical fiction, advocate for better conditions for merchant seamen. His work influenced reforms approved by Parliament to prevent unscrupulous ship-owners from exploiting their crews.  In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally with bumping to head and tail of spine and extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Front free endpaper age toned with slight chipping and minor loss to perimeters, may detach with further handling. Previous owner's gift inscription to half title. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean. Good . Ill.: None. Good .