London: Harrap & Co, 1961. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Good/Very Good. Original green cloth with black label and gilt titles at the backstrip. pp. 320. A comprehensive history of the Cunard transatlantic liner, the Queen Mary, published to coincide with the ship's 25th anniversary in 1961. A decent copy, pushed at the spine tips, some very minor spotting to the edges, further spots at the inside of the jacket which is price-clipped. Free from owner names etc, Good in a VG, bright dustjacket.

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Bookseller: Northern Lights Rare Books (FI)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 1901200225
Title: THE MARY. The Inevitable Ship
Author: Potter, Neil & Frost, Jack
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Good
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: 1st Edition 1st Printing
Publisher: Harrap & Co
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1961
Keywords: steamships, cruise ships, transatlantic liners, Cunard, Clydebank, ship-building, passenger ships, the Queen Mary General

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