Lot # 11 - "The Maggie Murphy" by John Ryan – Signed First Edition (1951)

This specific copy is a Signed First Edition, making it a "must-have" for fans of Alaskan adventure and Pacific Northwest history.

Product Details:

  • Author: John Ryan

  • Title: The Maggie Murphy

  • Publisher: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc.

  • Publication Date: 1951 (First Edition)

  • Features: Hand-signed by the author on the front flyleaf.

  • Binding: Original green cloth boards with gold/yellow gilt lettering on the spine.

Condition Report:

The book is in good vintage condition. The green cloth boards are vibrant with minor shelf wear and bumping to the spine ends. The binding is tight, and the interior pages are clean and free of significant foxing. Note: The dust jacket is not present.

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Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Pickup Instructions: Saturday, March 21st from 10:00 am to 12:00pm CONTACT JESSICA 253-350-0864 for more details. Please bring your own packing supplies. If you would like to pickup alternate time, please let Jessica know- 253-350-0864. Deadline for items to be either shipped or picked up will be, March 25th.  For alternate pickups Jessica can make arrangements to pick up either from Lake Tapps or Sumner.
Start Date/Time: 09-Mar-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 16-Mar-2026 7:10:00 PM
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Description :

A highly collectible first edition copy of "The Maggie Murphy" by John Ryan. This sought-after maritime memoir recounts the author’s journey from Tacoma, Washington, to the fishing grounds of Alaska in a 25-foot "scow" cruiser. This specific copy is a Signed First Edition, making it a "must-have" for fans of Alaskan adventure and Pacific Northwest history.

Product Details:

  • Author: John Ryan

  • Title: The Maggie Murphy

  • Publisher: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc.

  • Publication Date: 1951 (First Edition)

  • Features: Hand-signed by the author on the front flyleaf.

  • Binding: Original green cloth boards with gold/yellow gilt lettering on the spine.

Condition Report:

The book is in good vintage condition. The green cloth boards are vibrant with minor shelf wear and bumping to the spine ends. The binding is tight, and the interior pages are clean and free of significant foxing. Note: The dust jacket is not present.


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