by Paymaster-Commander C.M. Gavin
London, Rich & Cowan, 1932.
large format hardback [29x22cm.] pp338 + plates.
in very good clean condition in a smart modern blue cloth binding
the most complete history of the Royal Yachts up to the era of the "Victoria & Albert III", and including chapters on life aboard the Royal Yachts, Cowes Week, Customs, Ceremonies & Traditions, etc., plus useful appendices.
the work is extensively illustrated with a series of sixteen full colour plates and numerous half-tone views, and is printed on heavy, probably hand-made, paper.
a magnificent book.
