Verner, Commander Rudolf (H.M.S. Inflexible). . Willoughby Verner, Harold Hodge. The Battle Cruisers at the Action of the Falkland Islands. , London: John Bale, Sons & Danielsson. 1920.

4to. First edition. Pp. [8]. 85, 16 illustrations. The frontispiece is of the author, Commander Rudolf Henry Cole, followed by 5 coloured illustrations from the water-colour sketches by Commander Verner, a rough plan of action off the Falkland Isles, 9 photographic plates including H.M.S. Inflexible, lowering the wounded and others. Bound in very attractive half vellum with blue boards with a gilt anchor motif and titles. Most of the dusty dust wrapper is present which has protected the book covers. . An exceptional bright copy. Scans available. Very good plus.  (Book ref. 16311)  £200.00

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