The Sailing Ships of New England, Series Two; Large Paper, Limited Edition
Salem, Mass. Marine Research Society, 1924. Linmited Edition. Quarto. Item #029131
Large paper copy limited to 95 copies. The present copy is number 74. 51 plates with 213 plates (309-554) The clipper ships -- Donald McKay, builder of clipper ships -- Shipbuilding at Newburyport -- The removal to East Boston -- The clipper ship "Stag Hound" -- The "Sovereign of the Seas" -- Shipyard methods and personal anecdotes -- The "Great Republic" -- Business depression and failure -- Visit to England -- Retirement and death -- The sailing ships of New England : plates of vessels arranged alphabetically. Bound in 1/4 vellum over blue paper covered boards, spine gilt, corners bump. A very good copy.
Price: $175.00