The Search for Speed Under Sail 1700-1855.
by CHAPELLE, Howard I
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Ink owner's signature; otherwise near fine in a jacket with some fading and rubbing to the spine, and a slight smudge to the
- Seller
-
Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York:: W. W. Norton & Company,, [1967].. First edition.. publisher's blue cloth in dust jacket.. Ink owner's signature; otherwise near fine in a jacket with some fading and rubbing to the spine, and a slight smudge to the front panel.. 4to,. Illsutrated..
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Details
- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 52886
- Title
- The Search for Speed Under Sail 1700-1855.
- Author
- CHAPELLE, Howard I
- Illustrator
- Illsutrated.
- Format/Binding
- Publisher's blue cloth in dust jacket.
- Book Condition
- Used - Ink owner's signature; otherwise near fine in a jacket with some fading and rubbing to the spine, and a slight smudge to the
- Edition
- First edition.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company,
- Place of Publication
- New York:
- Date Published
- [1967].
- Pages
- xviii, 453 pp.
- Size
- 4to,
Terms of Sale
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Biblio member since 2005
Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Specializing in modern first editions since 1978. Fine and rare books in all fields.
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