Yachts and Yachting.

New York: Cassell & Company, (1888). "Yachts and Yachting" is a history of American yachting from the early days of the New York Yacht Club; the Mayflower and Galatea races of 1886; American steam yachting in the 19th century; and British yachting during the same period. This is the rare limited Edition de luxe, being #238 of 250 copies, and uncommonly hard to find. It has an additional 40 pages on the yachting seasons of 1886 and 1887, with Cozzens's distinctive line illustrations throughout. See Toy 77 (citing the British edition). Morris & Howland p. 35. Backstrip sunned and worn at spine ends. Corners bumped. The lower portion of the front cover is water stained, but the distinctive cover design is intact. Very good condition internally. 4to, 31 cm. ii, (1), 11-200 pp. b/w halftone plates and line ills.