A very rare publication on American yachting by the International Yacht Publishing Company 155-157 Broadway, New York, featuring numerous full page photos of yachts along with many other photos, illustrations and engravings. 678 pages.
A standard work of reference being a history of yachting and yacht clubs with biographies of the founder and members of the different clubs of the United States and Canada. This is the ultimate bible of American yachting in the 19th century.
Overall good condition. The book has been rebound with the original front and back boards still complete. The spine has been replaced with the original title section inset.
The inside of the book is in excellent condition and the photos still have their tissue paper covers. 692 pages, dated 1894.
