The American Fishing Schooners 1825-1935

New York: W.W. Norton, 1973. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo,.. blue cloth, gilt spine, 690 pages illustrations, index, ex lib. with ink stamp and trace of rear pocket, dust jacket has edge tears with some small losses, in protective mylar jacket."This book traces the evolution of the American /Canadian fishing schooner from the eighteenth century to the last… Read more about this item

New York: Norton, [1973]. First Edition. First Printing. good. 24 cm, 690, illus., minor edge soiling. The history of the commercial fishing schooner, its development in design, function, and construction.

Hardback. New. An important feature of the book is its illustrated glossary-appendix, which covers items of hull construction and equipment, rigging and gear, colour and carving, and includes notes by the builders and riggers themselves.