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THE SEARCH FOR SPEED UNDER SAIL 1700 - 1855

by Howard I. Chapelle

Published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd.. 1st. 1968

Very good condition in a very good dustwrapper. Illustrated with over 130 of the author's superb line drawings/plans and drawing from examples from over 100 varied ship types. This is a wide-ranging and original history of sailing ship development. Large format.

Wrapper is price-cut with edge-creasing and a few nicks.

Stock no. 2115648

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