Burnside Rare Books

You and Your Surfboard

Bartlett, Vernon; Maurice Bartlett

Rye, Sussex: Vernon Bartlett at Mermaid Cottage, [1953].

First edition, first printing. Staple-bound in publisher's textured cream colored wraps lettered in brown and black. 24 pp. Near Fine with soiling and wear to covers. Rusting to staples with light toning to contents. A charming how-to British surfing guide for beginners. The author, a politician and journalist, was forward thinking in telling his readers not to litter beaches, “You wouldn’t show yourself so unworthy of the beautiful beaches on which you are privileged to spend your holidays.” No other copies listed according to WorldCat. Item #140946678

Price: $3,500