Author: John Scott Hughes
Title: Famous Yachts
Description: London, Methuen & Co. Ltd. 1928. First edition. Leather. A handsome first edition work regarding famous yachts through history, bound in smart half morocco by Maltbys. The uncommon first edition. Rebound in a handsome half morocco binding by Maltbys of Oxford. With a photograph frontispiece, and forty-seven monochrome plates, showcasing the different yachts. Collated complete. An interesting historical record of famous yachts throughout history, showcasing the early vessels, through to modern racing crafts, steam yachts and ocean voyaging. Yachts featuring include, 'Britannia', 'Ianara', and 'Amaryllis&apos. The half title page is present. With a bookplate for one, 'Peter M. Scott', to the front paste-down. In half morocco binding. Externally, excellent with minor shelf wear. Fading to the spine. Bookplate to the front paste-down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean with some scattered spots throughout. Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Fine .

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