Description
The Infernal Diver
John Bevan
SIGNED COPY
The story of the Deane brothers who invented and trialled a diving helmet that lead to the development of the commercial diving industry in Whitstable and beyond. John Deane, ‘the Infernal Diver’ went on to work in the Crimea and became one of the most celebrated divers of his age.
Hardback with dust jacket in excellent condition. Very small fingerprint? stain to lower edge of front endpaper; and tiny scuff/spot on back endpaper.
No. 449 of a limited edition of 1,000 copies.
314 pages
B&W illustrations with colour section
218 mm x 3054 mm (approx. 8.5 in x 12 in)
1996, Submex Limited, London