{"product_id":"1896-rare-book-the-phantom-ship-by-captain-marryat-illustrated-by-h-r-millar","title":"1896 Rare Book - The Phantom Ship by Captain Marryat, Illustrated by H.R. Millar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA haunting maritime classic in a striking gilt-decorated binding, echoing the legend of the Flying Dutchman.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"468\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCaptain Frederick Marryat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Illustrated by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eH. R. Millar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"564\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"574\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Phantom Ship.\u003cbr data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"595\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"609\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e London, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMacmillan and Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, 1896. First illustrated edition by \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eH. R. Millar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"665\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"678\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Text in English.\u003cbr data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"698\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 x 5 inches.\u003cbr data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"724\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"734\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e xviii, 388 + publisher’s catalogue.\u003cbr data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"773\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"785\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good original decorative cloth binding with striking black pictorial design and gilt lettering to the front board and spine; a scarce and attractive variant binding; light rubbing and minor signs of wear as shown; all edges gilt (hinges fine) under a protective, removable mylar cover.\u003cbr data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good content; clean, tight, and well preserved; light age toning; contemporary gift inscription to the front free endpaper (as shown); overall a very solid copy.\u003cbr data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1205\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete with 40 full-page illustrations, including the frontispiece, by H. R. Millar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD 300–350).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003eThe book: \u003c\/strong\u003eA beautifully illustrated late 19th-century edition of \u003cem data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003eThe Phantom Ship\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the great maritime Gothic tales inspired by the legend of the Flying Dutchman. This Macmillan edition stands out for its richly decorative binding, combining Art Nouveau influences with nautical symbolism, and for its extensive suite of dramatic illustrations by H. R. Millar. The presence of all edges gilt and the complete set of plates enhances its desirability, particularly in this well-preserved and visually striking variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"2260\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003eThe author: \u003c\/strong\u003eCaptain Frederick Marryat (1792–1848), a Royal Navy officer turned novelist, is considered one of the pioneers of the sea novel. Drawing from his own naval experiences, his works blend adventure, realism, and the supernatural. \u003cem data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2149\"\u003eThe Phantom Ship\u003c\/em\u003e remains one of his most imaginative and enduring tales, weaving maritime lore with moral and spiritual themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2595\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2287\"\u003eThe illustrator: \u003c\/strong\u003eHenry Raleigh Millar (1869–1950) was a prominent British illustrator known for his expressive black-and-white work in adventure literature. 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