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The Care And Handling Of Sails DEFONTAINE, W. H. [TEXT & SKETCHES BY]

The Care And Handling Of Sails

DEFONTAINE, W. H. [TEXT & SKETCHES BY]

Other works by DEFONTAINE, W. H.

Publication: Ratsey & Lapthorn, 1949, City Island

First edition. 12mo. 3 9/16" x 7 3/16" pictorial wrappers, [2], 30 pp., foreword, illustrated, Details the parts of a sail, how to care for them, how to hoist sails, the care of jibs, different types of drafts, how to sail correctly, etc. Also provides some familiar sail plans. Lightly soiled at a few page edges, else very good copy.

Inventory Number: 33532

$40.00