Out of Halifax, A Collection of Sea Pictures by Wallace R. MacAskill, 1937 | Limited Edition - No. 756 of 950

"Out of Halifax: A Collection of Sea Pictures" by Wallace R. MacAskill, published in 1937 by The Derrydale Press in New York. This limited edition, numbered 756 of 950 copies, presents a striking photographic portrait of maritime life, featuring sailing ships, fishermen, and the sea. MacAskill’s photographs capture the character and atmosphere of the Atlantic maritime world, making this an appealing volume for collectors of nautical photography and seafaring history.

Folio (9" x 12"). 204 pages. Limited edition, no. 756 of 950. Bound with a medium green cloth spine and corners over light cream cloth boards, with gilt lettering centered on the upper board and gilt lettering to the spine. The original slipcase is absent.

The binding shows edgewear, lightly bumped and rubbed corners, ruffling and some color loss at the head and foot of the spine, rubbed joints, and slight sun-fading to the spine. The board edges are sun-faded along the top and fore-edge of both covers, and the lower board shows tanning toward the head. Illustrated with 100 black-and-white photographs of sailing ships, fishermen, and the sea.

A handsome illustrated maritime volume from the renowned Derrydale Press, ideal for collectors of nautical books, historical photography, sailing vessels, and Atlantic coastal heritage.