published by the Cunard Company, 1886.
8vo [24.5x16cm] pp31 + plates.
good condition hardback in the original navy blue roan leather binding, lettered in gilt, with the company crest to front and rear boards.
rubbing to the binding, but sound. some foxing and marking, occasionally heavy. a little creasing and edge wear to the folding plans.
a very scarce history, reprinted from an article in the 'Illustrated Naval and Military Magazine', and published by the company.
the text is complemented by 13 fine photogravure plates and 5 folding cabin plans.
