Cape Horn Felix Riesenberg 1940 2nd Printing Maritime Sailing Illustrated
$45.00
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Maritime History / Sailing Ships / Exploration
Cape Horn by Felix Riesenberg presents the dramatic history of the Cape Horn region, including the Strait of Magellan, early European exploration, historic voyages, shipwrecks, and the great age of commercial sailing ships. Riesenberg combines nautical history with vivid accounts of the sailors and vessels that challenged one of the world’s most dangerous maritime passages.
Illustrated with historical photographs, charts, and maps, including an attractive color frontispiece and illustrated map endpapers. An appealing volume for maritime-history readers, sailors, ship collectors, and anyone fascinated by exploration and the age of sail.
Published by Dodd, Mead & Company. This is the January 1940 second printing of the edition first published in September 1939. Blue cloth hardcover with gilt ship decoration and spine lettering. No dust jacket.
The book remains in good vintage condition with a secure binding and clean, readable interior pages. Covers show moderate rubbing, light marks, and some fading, particularly along the spine. Page edges have age-related toning and scattered spotting. A previous owner’s decorative bookplate is attached to the illustrated front endpaper. Please review all photographs for exact condition.
SKU G-7
Cape Horn Felix Riesenberg 1940 2nd Printing Maritime Sailing Illustrated
$45.00
Cape Horn by Felix Riesenberg presents the dramatic history of the Cape Horn region, including the Strait of Magellan, early European exploration, historic voyages, shipwrecks, and the great age of commercial sailing ships. Riesenberg combines nautical history with vivid accounts of the sailors and vessels that challenged one of the world’s most dangerous maritime passages.
Illustrated with historical photographs, charts, and maps, including an attractive color frontispiece and illustrated map endpapers. An appealing volume for maritime-history readers, sailors, ship collectors, and anyone fascinated by exploration and the age of sail.
Published by Dodd, Mead & Company. This is the January 1940 second printing of the edition first published in September 1939. Blue cloth hardcover with gilt ship decoration and spine lettering. No dust jacket.
The book remains in good vintage condition with a secure binding and clean, readable interior pages. Covers show moderate rubbing, light marks, and some fading, particularly along the spine. Page edges have age-related toning and scattered spotting. A previous owner’s decorative bookplate is attached to the illustrated front endpaper. Please review all photographs for exact condition.
SKU G-7