First Pegasus Books cloth edition, first printing of Roosevelt’s Navy by James Tertius de Kay, signed and inscribed by the author on the title page. This acclaimed modern history examines the formative naval years of Theodore Roosevelt and the transformation of the United States into a global maritime power, combining rigorous scholarship with narrative drive. A sought-after title for collectors of Roosevelt material, American naval history, and signed historical works.
Book is in very good condition: binding firm and square; pages clean and unmarked; no inscriptions or bookplates apart from the author’s signature. Text block shows light toning/spotting to edges, consistent with age and storage, but interior remains crisp and intact. Dust jacket is very good, with light general shelf wear only, no tears and not price clipped. Presents cleanly overall.
A desirable signed copy of a respected modern work of American political and naval historyBook is in very good condition: binding firm and square; pages clean and unmarked; no inscriptions or bookplates apart from the author’s signature. Text block shows light toning/spotting to edges, consistent with age and storage, but interior remains crisp and intact.
