Sold by Main Street Fine Books & Mss, ABAA, Galena, IL, U.S.A.
Association Member:
Heritage Bookseller
AbeBooks Seller since March 11, 1998
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
The first time the Henley Royal Regatta (begun in 1839) in Henley-on-Thomas, England was won by a non-Briton was when this 21-year-old American and a partner won the double sculls rowing event in 1927; in 1971, as president of Tedruth Plastics Corporation, he unveiled the world's first allurethane boat, a 10' craft that could be used as a sailboat, motorboat or rowboat and supposedly remained afloat even flooded with water and carrying four passengers. Signed first Day Cover, 6½" X 3½", cancelled at Washington, DC on November 2, 1967 and with "First Day of Issue" noted. Near fine. Single 5-cent "The Biglin Brothers Racing -- Thomas Eakins" stamp (depicting two rowers rowing) at upper right. No decorative cachet at left; no distracting recipient's name/address. Just left of the "sweet spot," Box signs large and bold in medium green marker. Quite unusual.
Seller Inventory # 21359
Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts accepts VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards. Checks are welcome. Institutions will be accommodated as their procedures require. Shipping is additional and will be quoted at the time an order is placed. Every effort has been made to describe each book and any defects accurately. If an item proves unsatisfactory for any reason, it may be returned pursuant to ABEBooks' policy. We would appreciate a courtesy call if an item is being returned.
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