Cruise of the Hippocampus 1922

by Alfred F Loomis

$40 · Offered by eBay

Item Description: Title: The Cruise of the Hippocampus Author: Alfred F. Loomis Publisher: The Century Co. (New York) Publication Year: 1922 First Edition (Matches copyright date, with no later printings noted) Format: Decorative Blue Cloth Hardcover with Pictorial Sailboat Design About the Book: An incredibly charming and scarce early 20th-century sailing narrative by famed maritime writer Alfred F. Loomis. The book chronicles his fascinating voyage from New York to Panama aboard a 28-foot yawl named the Hippocampus. It is richly illustrated with authentic photographs from the journey, making it a highly collectible piece of nautical literature. Condition Details: Overall Condition: Good to Very Good vintage condition, showing honest character from its age. Binding: The original blue pictorial cloth is sturdy and intact. The spine shows some light shelf wear and softening to the top and bottom edges. There is minor bumping/rubbing on the corners exposing the board slightly. Pages: The interior pages have a warm, natural vintage toning but remain clean, crisp, and fully legible. No internal writing, highlighting, or dog ears. Special Markings: Features a beautiful, rare vintage bookseller sticker on the rear endpaper reading: "This book sold by Yachting Incorporated, New York." Please feel free to reach out with questions!

• Year: 1922
• Condition: Very Good

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