The Love of Sailing by Douglas Phillips-Birt

The Love of Sailing

by Douglas Phillips-Birt

Octopus Books, 1976, [First Edition], ISBN 07640453, photographic end-papers, full page frontispiece, colour photographs throughout, hardcover with illustrated boards, dust-jacket

Very Good Condition, minor edge and shelf wear, a little rubbing and bumping to edges and corners, dust-jacket shows a little edge rubbing with small chips and tears and a little creasing and rubbing (see photographs)

"All sailing enthusiasts will enjoy the informative and illustrative scope of this book.  From the magnificent Tall Ships to the smallest dinghies, from the excitements of ocean racing to the round-the-world feats of the one sailor, the author discusses all aspects of sailing."