The Boat and How to Manage It: A Treatise on the Management of Rowing and Sailing Boats. Etc.(with Laws of Boat-Racing, Match Sailing) Salacia [Very

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iv + 92 pages + 8 pages publishers book ads rear. Original embossed green binding with embossed gilt boat in sea front & embossed gilt title to spine in Good condition, minimal denting to edges. Contents Good, clean & tight, old Foyles sticker to inside cover, a couple of pencil alterations (can be removed), no owner names etc. Author unknown, as used the pseudonym of Salacia ( Roman mythology).One of the earliest and rarest books on the subject, even not listed in the British Library (just a microfilm copy). 11 x 17.5cm Approx