These Chesapeake Men

by Gilbert Byron

illustrated by Jack Lewis 

First printing, signed by the author.  North Montpelier, VT:  The Driftwind Press, 1942  

Hardback is overall in VERY GOOD condition.

• Russet cloth covers have stamped border and gilt title. 
• Boards show some smudges, staining, edgewear.  Corners are bumped, scuffed.  See photos.
• Spine has gilt text dimmed and is darkened, with crushed, frayed ends.
• Binding is secure.  
• Pastedowns and feps have some toning, a bookseller's mark. 
• Frontispiece is present.
• Illustrations are bright and clear, plates are tipped-in. 
• Plate at Section I is absent.
• Interleaved is a holiday message to patrons of the advance sale of the first printing.   
• Interior is gently age-toned, exhibits some marginal toning. 
• Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks.
• Text block edges have untrimmed fore and foot edges. 
• PS204.0425

170 pages. 5 x 7 5/8 inches

A very good copy of the first printing of Gilbert Byron's first book of poetry, with tipped-in pastedown illustrations by Delaware artist Jack Lewis.  One illustration is absent.

Gilbert Byron (1903-1991) was known as 'The Chesapeake Thoreau' and the 'Voice of the Chesapeake'.  His eloquent poetry and prose captured perfectly the romantic, often difficult and sometimes perilous existence of the nearly extinct Chesapeake Bay waterman of the early 20th century.  

First printing.  Signed and inscribed by author on free end paper.

Please see photos. More photos available upon request.

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