Wind and Tide in Yacht Racing (Inscribed by Publisher Gabriella Placht (Inscribed Copy)

Calahan, Harold Augustin; Trevor Jr., John B.

Published by Gabriella Placht, Shipshape Books, 1947

About this Item

Second Edition of this classic discussion of techniques in yacht inscribed by publisher Gabriella Placht. Placht was a mid 20th century publisher of sailing and yachting books and her inscription to the previous owner reads: To X, with all good wishes from Gabriella Placht, the publisher behind the eight ball." The 'eight ball' is a wry reference to John Trevor's Eight Ball Chart which the last page of the book. Loose leaf at rear is Trevor's True Distance Finder and Course Selector. Blue cloth, 146 pages, illustrated.

Seller Inventory # 009980

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Wind and Tide in Yacht Racing (Inscribed by Publisher Gabriella Placht (Inscribed Copy)
• Publisher: Gabriella Placht, Shipshape Books
• Publication Date: 1947
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)