The Blackwall Frigates (Autograph Letter Signed Laid In)

2nd edition.  xvi, 280pp, with colour and monochrome plate illustrations.  Blue cloth-covered boards with gilt titles front and spine.  4to.  Cloth is worn and marked, rubbed and rounded at corners and spine ends, a little sunned over spine with light shelf wear.  Gift inscription, with lovely cartoon, inked on half title page.  Pages a tad creamy with some minor signs of handling in places. A letter discussing one of the portraits used as an illustration has been neatly tipped in ahead of the illustrations.  Loosely laid in is a signed manuscript letter from the author largely discussing the book.