THE BLUE RIBBON OF THE SEA: Authentic History of the America's Cup From 1851 to the Present Day.
by Neely, F. Tennyson et al; Parker Newton (pictures by)
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very good minus
- Seller
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Santa Barbara, California, United States
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About This Item
New York: F. Tennyson Neely, Publisher, 1899. First edition. Hardcover. Very good minus. Oblong octavo. 5.5 x 8". 260pp. 46 monochromatic illustrations from Newton's originals. Pictorial blue cloth stamped in black and silver is a little dulled. Boards rubbed on edges and spine ends. Scarce.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Lost Horizon Bookstore (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 55242
- Title
- THE BLUE RIBBON OF THE SEA
- Author
- Neely, F. Tennyson et al; Parker Newton (pictures by)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good minus
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- F. Tennyson Neely, Publisher
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1899
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About the Seller
Lost Horizon Bookstore
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Santa Barbara, California
About Lost Horizon Bookstore
We are a small, open shop in Santa Barbara and have been in the same location for over 30 years. We have a select inventory of used and rare books. We also carry original posters and prints, vintage photographs and ephemera. Open Tues.- Sat. 11-6, closed Sunday & Monday.
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