Walter Lord – A Night To Remember [Titanic] – First Edition 1956 – With Signed Photo From Millvina Dean

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A first edition, first printing of ‘A Night To Remember’, by Walter Lord published by Longmans in 1956. A very good book (no inscriptions) in a very good unclipped wrapper with a little chipping to the spine tips. Rare Titanic account. Accompanying the book is a photograph hand-signed by the youngest survivor aboard Titanic, Millvina Dean. Millvina was only 9 weeks old on the night Titanic sank. Exceptionally rare.

The RMS Titanic was a British luxury ocean liner operated by the White Star Line. The ship was famous for its tragic sinking on its maiden voyage in April 1912. The Titanic’s passengers were a mix of wealthy elites in opulent first-class accommodations, middle-class travellers, and immigrants in third class, seeking new lives in America. The ship’s facilities included lavish dining rooms, a swimming pool, Turkish baths, and a grand staircase, showcasing Edwardian luxury.

On the night of April 14, 1912, four days into the voyage, the Titanic struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic. Despite efforts to avoid the collision, the iceberg breached several watertight compartments along the ship’s starboard side. The ship’s designers had believed it could stay afloat with up to four flooded compartments, but the damage affected five, sealing its fate.

As the Titanic sank over the next few hours, lifeboat shortages became a critical problem. By early morning on April 15, the ship broke apart and sank, claiming over 1,500 lives. The Titanic disaster led to widespread shock and profound changes in maritime regulations, including stricter lifeboat requirements and improved safety protocols. Rediscovered in 1985, the Titanic remains an enduring symbol of human ambition, tragedy, and the fragility of life.

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