Ben Carlin HALF-SAFE 1955 1st Ed. Signed by Ben & Elinore – Original DJ + clip

by Ben Carlin

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HALF-SAFE – Across the Atlantic by Jeep – Ben Carlin – 1955 First Edition A fascinating piece of Australian adventure history. Original 1955 first edition of Half-Safe: Across the Atlantic by Jeep by Australian adventurer Ben Carlin. This is a particularly interesting copy, signed by both Ben Carlin and Elinore Carlin, with an additional handwritten dedication. Includes the original illustrated dust jacket and contemporary newspaper clippings relating to Ben Carlin and his remarkable amphibious Jeep adventure. Details: * First published 1955 by André Deutsch, London. * Published in association with William Collins (Overseas), Sydney. * First edition. * Signed by Ben Carlin and Elinore Carlin. * Additional handwritten dedication. * Original dust jacket included. * Original newspaper clippings included. Condition: The book is in good vintage condition. The dust jacket shows noticeable age-related wear, including tears and damage to the edges. Please refer to photographs for condition. Pages are clean and intact. A lovely and increasingly interesting collectible for anyone interested in Australian history, exploration, motoring or maritime adventures. Will be carefully packed for postage.

• Publisher: Andre Deutsch
• Year: 1955
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good

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