[Rarebooks] FS: Biography of a yacht

[Kaaterskill Books]

In case you were unable to buy anything at the the Cannes Yacht Show, 
we offer for sale:

THE STORY OF THE "NEW HORIZON L." Michael Decoulos and Luigi 
Sturcchio & Partners, photos. n.p.: n.p. (ca.1984). 135 pp. Obl. Sm. 
4to. Gilt-stamped navy blue morocco, all edges gilt, photo boxed in 
gilt on front board. First edition. Text in English and French.

Description of the design of this yacht, built by Royal Van Lent & 
Zonen in 1983 as New Horizon L. for Prince De Lignac (Abraham van 
Leeuwen) who lived on board. Designed by Frits de Voogt and De Voogt 
Naval Architects, styled by Jon Bannenberg, with interior decoration 
by Luigi Sturchio. Listed as the 59th largest yacht in the world 
(Power & Motor Yacht 2001). Profusely illustrated with 97 full page 
photographs of all aspects of the interior and exterior. Hall, walls 
and ceilings lined in white goat leather, mirrors, and gold fittings, 
decorated with Asian art. An homage to 8o's style. It was refitted by 
Peterswerft in Germany in 2005 and renamed the White Cloud. A few 
faint scuff marks else a fine copy.  [31070] $85.00

Regards,

Charles Kutcher
Kaaterskill Books
P.O. Box 122
East Jewett, NY 12424.
Phone: 518-589-0555.
Email: books at kaaterskillbooks.com
Member of I. O. B. A.


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