The Story of Yachting

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Oblong 14 1/2" x 11 1/2", 96 pp., 37 color plates - 30 of them full-page [13" x 10" actual image], blue cloth with gilt titling on spine. This is a very large folio of the great yacht paintings of Tim Thompson, including J-Class and Corsair yachts. Marvelous reproduction quality make the 30 large plates frameable themselves. Also included are dozens of archive photos from the history of yachting,with portaits of famous yachtsmen, and many builder's diagrams of yacht construction. The text by Ranulf Rayner gives fascinating insights into the world of yachting Thompson brings to life in his paintings: historical facts and interesting stories abound. This copy in Very Good Plus condition with a perfect interior, a sound binding, and only a thin strip of slight discoloration on one edge (hidden by the dust jacket); otherwise Fine with no soiling, writing, creases or tears. The dust jacket is Very Good with rubbing, very light scratching, some impressions and light edge wear; see the photo. A handsome copy. N° de ref. del artículo 01850

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