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Jamaica, New York: Caravan-Maritime Books. Very Good- in Very Good dust jacket. (1975). Hardcover. No signatures. Some mottling to cloth boards. Bookseller's label on front endpaper, Boat Books, Crows Nest, N.S.W. Some small adhesive tape stains at corners of boards and corners of dust-jacket. Dust-jacket protected in archival cover. ; 1975 reprint of 1974 reprint edition of a title first published in 1946. 2 volumes bound as one volume. Volume One: xi, [1], 157, [1 (blank)] pages; Volume Two: vii, [1], 176 pages. Dark blue cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine. Page dimensions: 305 x 227mm. Illustrated with 378 numbered figures, many of which are black and white photographic illustrations of yachts. 1 page Foreword by Clinton H. Crane dated 1946. "Lewis Francis Herreshoff died on Dec. 4, 1972, at the age of 82. His passing ends an era in the yachting world. Having grown up in the environment of the famed Herreshoff yard at Bristol, R.I., his burning interest throughout life…
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The Common Sense of Yacht Design, Vol. I and Vol. II
by Herreshoff, L. Francis
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Two volume set, a rare classic, published by Rudder Vol. I in 1946 with 157p. including index, ill. drawings and photos, covers general design of hull, rigs, construction, sails and laying off lines. Good hb oversize, with minor wear on edge of bds. Vol. II in 1948 with 176 p.; ill. drawings and photos, includes an index ann a 11 page appendix with eleven plates of lines. Topics covered are the rules, fitting out, ground tackle and the details of design for looks. Good hb oversize, with minor wear on edge of bds.
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- Publisher Rudder
- Place of Publication New York
- Date Published 1946/1948
- Keywords knowledge of yacht design
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The Common Sense of Yacht Design
by Herreshoff, L. Francis
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THE COMMON SENSE OF YACHT DESIGN (VOLUME 1 AND VOLUME 2)
by Herreshoff, L. Francis
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The Rudder Publishing Company. VG+. 1946, 1948. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Hardbacks in Very Good+ condition without dust jackets. 4to 11" - 13" tall. 157, 176 pages. Volume 1 is a second printing of the first edition. Volume 2 is a first printing of the first edition. Ownership bookplate on front endpaper of both volumes. Slight age toning to spine of volume 1. Otherwise both volumes are solid and straight and hinges are tight. No ownership markings and no page soiling or foxing. Quick shipping, excellent customer service. All books carefully packaged in boxes and ship with tracking information. .
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