TIGERS OF THE SEA
Derrydale Press. 1937 New York, 1st edn, 189pp, drwawings and photos, limited to 950 numbered copies. Very good copy, cloth slightly faded, former owner book plate, inner front hinge sprung (the blank end papers could easily be replaced by a good book binder). In very good plus jacket, very, very slight edge wear, no clipping, no fading at all, period price sticker attached with a small piece of cello tape to front flap. Jacket alone, almost impossible to find better, is worth price of the book. Item #008148
Long before shark attacks made headlines from New Jersey to Florida, Tigers of the Sea explored the depths of the oceans in search of all types of sharks, many species of which had yet to be discovered. This classic of the sea from 1937 not only describes the biology and habitat of the various new species, but also provides information on tackle, bait, and methods of fishing for sharks. Given the reputation of the author's subject, each chapter is filled with thrilling discoveries and breathtaking moments-and narrow escapes. Illustrated with reproduction of historical black & white photographs relating to sharks and shark fishing, and other illustrations of types sharks.
Price: $400.00