Vintage Sailing History Book, Sceptre, The Seventeenth Challenger world_paintings Handsome brass handles

Handsome brass handles

In very good vintage condition with a minor chip on the stopper

The maker's mark was used from 1948-1970

The cardboard carton was patented in the mid 1950s by Alford Cartons

Vintage Sailing History Book, Sceptre, The Seventeenth Challenger world_paintings Handsome brass handlesA vintage hardcover book, "Sceptre, The Seventeenth Challenger", authored by Hugh Somerville. Published by Wilfred Funk, Inc., NY; 1959. The illustrated book has B&W photos, 185 pages plus appendixes. Nice sailing history including challenging for the America's Cup. In very good vintage condition with dust jacket, worn and torn; protected by a mylar cover.