Crowninshield francis b (19 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Memoir. Covers lightly rubbed, spine ends bumped. Interior clean and tight, hinges browned.

Second edition (as stated upon title page - "Reprinted from the Historical Collections of the Essex Institute, Volume LVI"). [2], 26 pages plus unpaged b/w plates. String-bound paperback booklet: H 25.75cm x L 16.25cm. Blue paper covers with light soiling and slight color fading at spine margins; some bumping at covers' edges with jagged shallow wear and some curling at top edges. Interior pages are clean. Binding is firm. A very good copy. …

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Memoir. Covers lightly rubbed, spine ends bumped. Interior clean and tight, hinges browned. Inscription signed by Francis B. Crowninshield, son and editor.

Hard Cover. Condizione: Very Good. 280pp. Over sized hardback, red leather spine with marbled paper on covers, VG, owner name on front end page, b&w photos, Cleopatra's Barge II Log Book 1928-1942.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. The author's record and recollections of sailing along the New England Coast in one of New England's most famous sailing ships. Privately Printed.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Gilt lettered and decorated red hard covers, one very small spot at bottom panel; top edge is gilt, panel gilt is bright. 8 1/2" x 11", 259 pages - near fine; INSCRIBED in ink: "To dear old Hugh with compliments of the Editor", signed F. B. Crowninshield. WITH a 5" X 6 1/2 Christmas card picturing the Cleopatra's Barge II and greetings from Mr. and Mrs. Francis B. Crowninshield AND pasted in on the front flyleaf a "8" x 10" photographs of Cleopatra's Barge II; The back end paper has cartoon by Al Hirschfield pasted down, entitled, "Sparkle at the Algonquin but an Absence of Giants." Pictured are Parker, Bentley, Woolcott and Frank Crowninshield". Most tissue guards present. color decorated end papers illustrate images from the voyage. …

Hardcover. Condizione: fine. Quarto. 11" x 9". 280pp. unopened pages. Red leather spine over marble paper. Gilt lettering to spine. A very nice copy.

1/2 Leather. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Light general wear with faint rubbing to the corners. Overall an excellent copy. Bright and clean. 280 pages.

Hardcover. Red cloth with gilt lettering. Top textblock is gilted. xii, 259 pp. 39 bw plates. Amazing adventure! Chapter 1) Introduction: telling of George Crowninshield and the story of the yacht to the beginning of the voyage, 2) The voyage, from log-book, letters, and journals, 3) Conclusion: death of the owner and wreck of Cleopatria's barge, 4) Account of the "Jefferson," the first American yacht, when she was a privateer. G+: Significant wear to the edges and corners, especially along the spine, with the fabric splitting and exposing the boards beneath. Rubbing to the boards. minor foxing, cloth on top edge of spine loosening. …

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Quarto, red cloth lettered in gilt; top edge gilt; slight edge-wear, spine lightly sunned. First edition, with 39 plates, beautifully printed and illustrated by D. B. Updike at the Merrymount Press and edited by Francis B. Crowninshield, who compiled the work from journals, letters, and a log-book. A handsome copy of an unusual travelogue.…

Quarter-bound, paisley boards. Condizione: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Daily entries recorded by yachtsman Francis Boardman Crowninshield during summers, 1928-1942. The yacht, named in honor of legendary 19th century schooner built for his grandfather George Crowninshield, put in at harbors in from Maine to New York, bringing on board wealthy members of American society whose activities are included along with accounts of weather and sea conditions. 280 pp. Photos, frontis portrait (illustratore).…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Size: 11 1/2" x 8 1/2". Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Gilt-stamped red cloth over boards, top edge gilt, other edges deckled, patterned end papers, 259 pages, illustrated with several images after original works, some fold-out. Corners and spine ends rubbed. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 4 lbs 6 oz. Category: Ships & the Sea; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 014957.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition . Book in great shape red gold gilted boards some illustrations and fold-outs.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. Hardcover. Quarto. Built in 1816, the Cleopatra's Barge was the first oceangoing yacht made in the U.S. It was ultimately wrecked in Hawaii in 1824. Red cloth boards with gilt title to spine and front cover. Ring shaped dampstain from a glass to front board. Minor wear to edges of boards and gentle bumping to corners. Slight fading to spine. Offsetting to endpapers, some text, and most illustrations. Gift inscription in pen to front free endpaper dated 1922. 259 pages. MAR/062722.…

Condizione: Good. 8vo. 22 pp. Soft stitched wraps. Good with creasing from use, marginal staining and foxing.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Dust Jacket Included. Hbk 4to 280pp, quarter red morocco leather over marbled paper-covered boards, slight darkening and scuffing to leather but gilt titles remain bright and clear (volume now housed in custom acetate jacket) faint toning to pages, prev owner's stamp on first front flyleaf, obit of Crowninshield laid in, altogether a very good clean tight bright unmarked copy of this scarce yachting classic.…

First Edition. First Edition. Frontispiece & eleven collotype plates. xvi, 280pp. 1 vols. 4to. Cleopatra's Barge II was a two-masted gaff-rigged auxiliary schooner that carried a crew of 13. The log here records a series of cruises along the north-east coast of America in the interwar years. Untouched by the Great Depression, Toy notes that the "log is also a record of a way of life . of a small group of extremely rich Americans." The Crowninshield family fortune was amassed in the period following independence and he hastens to include his criticisms of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Merrymount Press Bibliography 1021; Morris & Howland, p 37; Toy, 1030. Merrymount Press Bibliography 1021; Morris & Howland, p 37; Toy, 1030 Quarter red morocco over marbled boards, paper label to upper board, unopened. Fine Frontispiece & eleven collotype plates. xvi, 280pp. 1 vols. 4to. …

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1913. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 366, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 366 366.…

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1913. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 366, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 366 366.…