THE PASSAGE MAKERS
Brighton, Sussex, United Kingdom: Teredo Books Ltd., 1978. First edition. Hardcover. 508 p. With an Introduction by Ross Osmond. 120 plates, including 22 in color. "The history of the Black Ball Line of Australian Packets, 1852-1871; of the men who founded the Company and guided its fortunes; of their ships and captains, some of whom were amongst the most famous in the annals of Maritime History and many of which have received little notice, of the emigrants both in the days of the Gold Rush and afterwards, and of the other ventures of this outstanding Shipping Company, together with background to its operation." Tall octavo. Original teal cloth binding, with gilt stamping. Negligible smudge to the top edge. The dust jacket is price-clipped; else near fine. Near Fine / Near Fine. Item #51984
ISBN: 090366206X
Price: $40.00