Richard Hughes; Louis Untermeyer [intro.] — The Innocent Voyage

New York, The Heritage Press, 1944 . Leather. Illustrated throughout in colour and in a signed half morocco binding, this is a lovely example of Richard Hughes's thrilling tale. A delightful 'Special Edition' of the Richard Hughes novel which in the UK was titled 'A High Wind in Jamaica&apos.In a signed half morocco binding by Anthony Wessely.Illustrated with vignette and full page illustrations in colour throughout, by Lynd Ward.Richard Hughes"s celebrated novel about a group of English children accidentally caught up with pirates after being sent home from colonial Jamaica. Blending adventure with psychological insight, the novel is remembered for its unsettling portrayal of childhood as morally ambiguous and emotionally complex. In a half morocco signed binding, with cloth covered boards. Externally, excellent, with fading to head and tail of front board, and head of rear board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages a touch age toned, but clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Lynd Ward. Very Good Indeed .