[Rarebooks] fs: British & American Clipper ships

[Back Creek Books]

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We are pleased to offer:
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(No. 10024 )  MacGregor, David R. BRITISH AND AMERICAN CLIPPERS: A 
COMPARISON OF THEIR DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND PERFORMANCE IN THE 1850S.
(Annapolis): Naval Institute Press, (1993). First American edition, 
Hardcover, Folio, 192 pages, black and white photographs, scaled drawings. 
Near Fine in a Fine Dust Jacket, Jacket in Mylar protector.
      Fascinating analytical study of the rivalry in fast shipping that 
sprang from the discovery of gold in California. MacGregor, a talented 
draftsman, uses his own drawings when possible to describe and compare these 
ships. Examines the work of the builders, the performance of the ships, 
their records passages, and the exploits of the captains. Bound in dark blue 
textured paper over boards with spine titled in gilt. Shallow bumps to spine 
ends. Clean and sound throughout.    $50.00
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