The sinking of the titanic and great sea disasters is an exciting collection of firsthand stories describing the catastrophe of titanics maiden voyage as told by its survivors shortly after the ship sank. Originally written and published in 1912, logan marshalls book was the very first attempt to solve the mystery of the accident and relieve the heartache it stirred internationally. Value of 1912 book about titanic memorial edition some. Regardless of its frailty, this item is a rare and fine addition to the library of anyone interested in sea disasters in general, and the titanic in particular, with its photographic content being of particular value. The book is worn, with recently refurbished cover, loose pages near front, and water damage near back. We found a 1912 book on the titanic disaster, and it has. Antique vintage book sinking of the titanic and sea disasters 1st ed.
Russell, and printed by the national bible house in chicago. Author artist az, authorartist za, highest price, lowest price, lowest total. You are bidding on a 1912 first official edition of the sinking of the titanic. Of the estimated 2,224 passengers and crew aboard, more than 1,500 died, making the sinking one of modern historys deadliest peacetime commercial marine. Teachers across america buy this book citing the original sources detailed that enable them to teach a lesson on the titanic. April 15 will mark the 100 year anniversary of the tragic sinking of the titanic after it struck an iceberg and sank on its illfated journey in 1912. William alden smith, of michigan, in the senate of the united states, may 28, 1912. Value of a book, story of the wreck of the titanic, 1912, by l. Buy online, view images and see past prices for antique book 1912 story of the wreck of the titanic. Book sinking of the titanic from the 1912 era encyclopedia titanica.
Its hard to place a value on it, but i would say that in terms of what the titanic stuff has been selling for and whether the market is going to continue like it has been. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The titanic was the largest passenger steamship in the world at the time of her launching, and her builders hoped that she would dominate the transatlantic ocean. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. For the best idea of what your book may be worth and how many copies are floating out there, i suggest. There were 19 specific chapters from the dream to build the titanic, to the titanics first voyage and each of its stops, to the iceberg, to not enough life boats, to the rescue, to more random facts. Tenyearold george calder and his little sister, phoebe, have been visiting their aunt daisy in london. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
I have an original book titled sinking of the titanic and great sea disasters. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. There were also three newspaper clippings in the book. It deals with the sinking in great detail, and first hand interviews with survivors. We take pride in providing the most accurate coin values and stats online. Sinking of the titanic, the worlds greatest sea disaster, official edition. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. Published by the minter company, harrisburg, pa 1912. The royal mail ship rms titanic sank during its maiden voyage, en route to new york city from southampton, eng. Worlds greatest sea disaster memorial edition by russell, thomas. Walter answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website.
Suddenly, water is everywhere, and georges life changes forever. I received a message today from a fellow titanic lover offering me a book. I received a message today from a fellow titanic lover offering me a book called sinking of the titanicthe worlds greatest sea disaster claiming it was first edition and supposedly was published in 1912 or around that general era. Story wreck titanic by everett, first edition abebooks. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good. It was the first of cusslers novels with a prologue set long before the main story, describing an incident with consequences resolved in the present day. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. A 1912d penny from the denver mint is scarcer than a 1912 penny from the philly mint. It wouldnt be a 100th anniversary without a slew of new titles tied to the disaster, including this intelligent new book the british version is called titanic lives that focuses not on. The first has 1912 written on it in pencil, and does appear to be from 1912. Rms titanic was a british passenger liner operated by the white star line that sank in the north atlantic ocean in the early morning hours of 15 april 1912, after striking an iceberg during her maiden voyage from southampton to new york city.
Titanics sinking was eerily predicted by two books. The book was adapted into a 1980 feature film, raise the titanic, directed by jerry jameson. The 1912 edition the sinking of the titanic is not a uncommon book, but my copy is signed by edwina celia troutt mackenzie. The oceans greatest disaster 1912 memorial edition. Wreck and sinking of the titanic, copywright, 1912. On march 29, 1912, just twelve days before the unsinkable titanic set sail on her maiden voyage, the books british owner consigned the bejeweled rubaiyyat to sothebys rare book auction in london. The year 2012 marked the 100year anniversary of the sinking on april 1415, 1912, of the british luxury passenger liner titanic. While various developers may appear burnout, thus are churning out the same old tired games, there are still a few names that are trying to give players something fresh to spin the reels of. Antique book 1912 story of the wreck of the titanic. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name. He and his little sister, phoebe, are on the famous titanic, crossing the ocean with their aunt daisy. Winnie as our family called her was at one time the oldest living titanic survivor until her death in 1984 at the age of 100 years and six months.
From titanic to the challenger garland reference library of the humanities by herring and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Sinking of the titanic and great sea disasters by marshall, logan. It may not seem like it, but there is still some degree of creativity left within the world of online slots. Sinking of the titanic and great sea disasters logan marshall, ed. Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Nothing could thrill them more than sailing home to. Value of a book, story of the wreck of the titanic. In 1886 and 1898, two fictional stories came out that describe events uncannily similar to the reallife tragedy. I survived the sinking of the titanic, 1912 i survived. The titanic went down in april 1912 and this book was published in may or june 1912 pretty quick eh. Our company may attempt to describe the merchandise in our catalog, advertising, on the internet and at the auction but makes.
It is an original copy of a book about the titanic disaster as told by the survivors at the time and published within a few months of the disaster in 1912. For those who dont know about all the passengers on the titanic john jacob astor was a rich businessman who was on the titanic with his pregnant 2nd wife. Value of 1912 book about titanic memorial edition some pages loose answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. The worlds greatest sea disaster official edition edited by thomas h. The first book, a 1912 edition of women and children first. The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open market is to check on how much similar copies are currently being offered for. I have broken the book into the chapters for ease of reading and downloading. The original news reporting of the sinking of the titanic. Sinking of the titanic 1912 book rare official edition. Top 190 books published in 1912 that people have added on goodreads. Estate 1912 book the sinking of the titanic l t myers with. The ship is full of exciting places to explore, but when george ventures into the first class storage cabin, a terrible boom shakes the entire boat.
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