1948 A Symposium on Andrew Furuseth Inscribed Maritime Labor Union History
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A Symposium on Andrew Furuseth, compiled by Silas Blake Axtell and published by The Darwin Press, New Bedford, Massachusetts, circa 1948.
This illustrated volume brings together recollections, correspondence, tributes, and historical material concerning Andrew Furuseth and the struggle to improve working conditions for merchant seamen. Subjects include the International Seamen’s Union, Sailors’ Union of the Pacific, maritime labor legislation, and the Seamen’s Act. An appealing volume for collectors of American labor history, maritime history, and Norwegian-American biography.
Green cloth hardcover with gilt lettering and an anchor design. Includes a portrait frontispiece. The half-title bears a personal inscription and signature appearing to read Silas B. Axtell.
Good condition overall, with rubbing and a diagonal scuff to the front cover, minor edge wear, and age-toned pages. Pronounced mottled discoloration and spotting affect the front and rear endpapers and pastedowns, as pictured. The photographed text pages are comparatively clean.
SKU D-10
1948 A Symposium on Andrew Furuseth Inscribed Maritime Labor Union History
$175.00
This illustrated volume brings together recollections, correspondence, tributes, and historical material concerning Andrew Furuseth and the struggle to improve working conditions for merchant seamen. Subjects include the International Seamen’s Union, Sailors’ Union of the Pacific, maritime labor legislation, and the Seamen’s Act. An appealing volume for collectors of American labor history, maritime history, and Norwegian-American biography.
Green cloth hardcover with gilt lettering and an anchor design. Includes a portrait frontispiece. The half-title bears a personal inscription and signature appearing to read Silas B. Axtell.
Good condition overall, with rubbing and a diagonal scuff to the front cover, minor edge wear, and age-toned pages. Pronounced mottled discoloration and spotting affect the front and rear endpapers and pastedowns, as pictured. The photographed text pages are comparatively clean.
SKU D-10