Author: [MARRYAT, Captain Frederick].
Title: Mr Midshipman Easy.
Description: London, Saunders & Otley 1836. Three volumes octavo, untrimmed in quarter roan and marbled boards (discreetly rebacked preserving the original spines). A rather good, attractive set; with half titles and publisher's adverts at the end of volumes two and three. In cloth chemises and slipcase labelled in gilt on a ship's wheel shaped label. ¶ First edition of the quintessential boys' book for the next century and then some.

Keywords: literature fiction c19th juvenile children nautical maritime