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1913 Outward Bound – Rare Steamship Travel Guide & Nautical Reference Book
Step into the golden age of ocean travel with this original 1913 edition of Outward Bound, published by the Outward Bound Company, New York. More than just a travel guide, this richly illustrated volume is a rare cultural artifact of transatlantic steamship travel, packed with historical content and vibrant visuals.
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Key Features:
Original 1913 Edition – A true antique from the pre-WWI era of grand ocean liners.
Color Plates – Flags of maritime nations, house flags & funnels, code signals, and sailing vessel types (note: one color plate is detached and worn).
Glossary of Nautical Terms – A full-page reference of sailor slang and expressions.
World Map (Mercator\'s Projection) – Early 20th-century global route planning.
Steamship Advertisement – Including 1915 ad for Imperator and Vaterland, with period pricing and travel options.
Cable Code System & Distance Table – Rare pre-air travel communication tools.
Autograph Pages – Blank signature pages hint at its original use as a souvenir of voyage.
Illustrated Throughout – Nearly every page has charming illustrations or visual damage along top edges of most pages
Loose front cover with wear, creases edge tears, stains, and minor page separation near binding
One color plate detached with edge wear
Tear on back cover
Black marks on the page edges
Typical age wear: yellowing, smudges, and some edge tears
Hotel ad has tear crease.
Book may have other flaws not listed see pictures to get an idea of condition
All content remains complete and legible
This book has flaws but remains highly collectible due to its content, rarity, and visual value.
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Rarity:
Only three institutional copies are known to exist (New York Public Library, Yale University, and University of Alberta). Copies in private hands are exceptionally scarce, especially with original color plates and ads intact.
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Collector Interest:
Ideal for collectors of:
Steamship & ocean liner history
Pre-WWI travel ephemera
Antique navigation references
Maritime decor or educational display
This is a unique piece of nautical history with both historical and decorative appeal.
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Shipping:
Will be carefully packed and shipped with insurance and tracking. International buyers welcome via Global Shipping Program. ThanksMedia Graveyard
