Autographed First Edition Book: Hand-Signed by Nathaniel Philbrick (Sea of Glory)
This entry showcases an authentic, primary-source piece of American maritime history, naval exploration lore, and signed non-fiction ephemera: an original first edition printing of Sea of Glory: America's Voyage of Discovery, The U.S. Exploring Expedition, 1838–1842, hand-signed on the title page by National Book Award–winning author and historian Nathaniel Philbrick.
A premier chronicler of American and maritime history, Nathaniel Philbrick earned critical acclaim and a National Book Award for In the Heart of the Sea. Published in 2003 by Viking (Penguin Group), Sea of Glory chronicles the epic, heroic, and harrowing true story of the United States Exploring Expedition—a groundbreaking naval voyage that mapped the Pacific Ocean and proved the existence of Antarctica.
On the dedicated internal title page, Nathaniel Philbrick has rendered a bold signature in black ink directly above the book's title:
"Nat Philbrick"
Preserved in fine vintage condition, the volume includes its original publisher's dust jacket featuring an official "AUTOGRAPHED COPY" sticker on the upper right front cover. The jacket exhibits rich deep red tones with clean graphics, while the hardcover spine and internal text block remain tight, crisp, and exceptionally well-preserved.
This hand-signed historical volume serves as an essential centerpiece for Nathaniel Philbrick completists, naval history archivists, and fine modern non-fiction displays.
Document/Record Specifications
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OFFICIAL 2003 VIKING FIRST EDITION: Authentic hardcover printing of Nathaniel Philbrick's naval exploration history Sea of Glory.
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ORIGINAL DUST JACKET WITH SIGNATURE STICKER: Features publisher's original jacket with prominent green "AUTOGRAPHED COPY" label.
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EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION: Preserved in fine condition with crisp dust jacket, sound spine binding, and clean internal text block.
Autograph Specifications & Provenance
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HAND-SIGNED BY NATHANIAL PHILBRICK: Authentically autographed ("Nat Philbrick") in black ink on the internal title page.
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PUBLISHER PROVENANCE: Authentic primary-source Viking/Penguin trade publication with publisher's jacket authentication sticker.
