{"product_id":"the-golden-pastime-a-new-history-of-yachting-signed-limited-edition-1986","title":"The Golden Pastime: A New History of Yachting | Signed Limited Edition, First Edition |1986","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy John Rousmaniere\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst Edition, 1986\u003cbr\u003ePublished by W.W. Norton \u0026amp; Company, New York, and Taylor Publishing Company, Dallas\u003cbr\u003e    \u003cbr\u003eCustom edition issued by The Fine Books Division of Nautical Quarterly\u003cbr\u003eLimited to 2,000 copies, this being copy No. 330\u003cbr\u003eSigned by the author on the half-title page\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully produced and richly illustrated history of yachting, Te Golden Pastime traces the development of the sport from the 17th century through the late 20th century. Covering the formative years (1660-1851), the Gilded Age (1851-1914), and the amateur years (1914-1983), the book explores famous yachts, signers, and personalities —from Cleopatra’s Barge to Commodore J.P. Morgan and the glory days of the America’s Cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBound in a gilt stamped brown leather boards with decorative cover design. Crisp interior with vibrant plates. Binding tight. A distinguished copy of a desirable limited edition of nautical history. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Near Fine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 9 1\/4” x 12 1\/4”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStunning illustrations with maritime paintings, yacht portraits, and regatta scenes, this work is both a visual and historical treasure. The limited edition enhances its collectible appeal, especially with the author’s signature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Honey Bee Mill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51231106498859,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0015\/7086\/5251\/files\/CF67ABB0-7AEC-40C3-A794-7FA288BDF906.jpg?v=1757087847","url":"https:\/\/honeybeemill.com\/products\/the-golden-pastime-a-new-history-of-yachting-signed-limited-edition-1986","provider":"Honey Bee Mill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}