[John Galt] — The Steam-Boat

Edinburgh; London, William Blackwood; T. Cadell, 1822. First edition. Hardback. The first edition of this scarce novel set on the sea by John Galt. The first edition of this scarce work.Thirteen pages of adverts to the rear.Half-title and adverts are present.'The Steam-Boat' follows the voyages of a group of seafarers as they explore the world by sea, told through a series of different narratives, with themes of the supernatural and personal growth.This novel was originally serialised in 'Blackwood's Magazine' in 1821.Written by John Galt, a notable Scottish novelist, who has been called the first political novelist. He is known for being the first novelist to write about the issues of the Industrial Revolution. Bookplate of Samuel Cunningham to the recto of the front endpaper. Cunningham was a businessman, stockbroker, and politician from Northern Ireland. In the original publisher's paper covered boards. Externally, the front board is detached but present. Loss and lifting to the spine. Minor discolouration and some marks to the boards and spine. Light bumping to the extremities. Rear joint and hinge are starting. Tidemark to the rear board, and to the paste downs and endpapers. Bookplate to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with scattered spots. The front endpaper, half-title, and title page are detached with the front board. Good Only . Ill.: None. Good Only .