Painted Ports – C. Fox Smith – 1948 Oxford University Press – Illustrated – Naut

Publication Year: 1948

Language: English

Book Title: Painted Ports

Author: C. Fox Smith

Features: Illustrated

Publisher: Oxford University Press

A vintage nautical adventure title:

Painted Ports
by C. Fox Smith
Illustrated by C. Walter Hodges
Published by Oxford University Press, 1948
Geoffrey Cumberlege imprint

An evocative post-war maritime story, richly illustrated and firmly in the tradition of classic British seafaring literature. A desirable title for collectors of nautical books, maritime history, and Oxford University Press publications.

Contents include:
– Illustrated title page
– Original chapter layout
– Period line illustrations throughout

Condition:
• Original cloth boards with illustrated dust jacket present
• Jacket shows heavy wear, tears, edge loss and rubbing (see photos)
• Internally complete and readable
• Some foxing and age toning, particularly to endpapers
• Period inscription dated 1948 present

Overall a well-used but characterful copy — very much a working seaman’s library example, not a modern reprint.

Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
Era: Mid-20th century
Subject: Maritime fiction / nautical adventure

Please refer to photographs as they form part of the description.

Carefully packed and posted.