The Sailing Boat: A Description of English and Foreign Boats, Their Varieties of Rig, and Practical Directions For Sailing. With Notices of the Causes of Capsizing, and Other Nautical Information

Henry Coleman Folkard

Published by Hunt and Son, London, 1854

About this Item

The scarce second edition of Henry Coleman Folkard's detailed study on boating and sailing, illustrated throughout with engraved plates. The scarce second edition of this work.In a custom slipcase. Slipcase in a very good indeed condition.A unique and thorough work on English and foreign boats, discussing their manufacture and differences, with practical tips on their sailing.Illustrated with a frontispiece, thirteen plates, and in-text engravings.Collated, complete.Written by Henry Coleman Folkard.Prior owner's ink inscription to the head of the title page, offset to the frontispiece, not affecting image. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in a custom slipcase. Externally, generally smart. Light rubbing to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Small crack to the rear joint. Spine is a little faded. Closed tear to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with some spots. Slipcase has a little loss to the head of the front board. Slipcase in a very good indeed condition. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 747P4

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Sailing Boat: A Description of English ...

Publisher: Hunt and Son, London

Publication Date: 1854

Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: Not Stated

Condition: Very Good

Book Type: book