Details
- Dimensions
- 14ʺW × 1ʺD × 13ʺH
- Styles
- American
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Tan
- Condition Notes
- Age toning and slight sunning to jacket. One small tear to lower front edge of jacket. Price clipped. Age toning and slight sunning to jacket. One small tear to lower front edge of jacket. Price clipped. less
- Description
- American Heritage commissioned Captain Melbourne Smith, internationally famous marine painter, to do full-color paintings of the America and all twenty … more American Heritage commissioned Captain Melbourne Smith, internationally famous marine painter, to do full-color paintings of the America and all twenty defenders (from the centerboard schooner Magic to the twelve-meter Intrepid of 1967) that have successfully fended off challengers. Accompanying each magnificent print is a brief description of both the defender and the challenger, with comments on their performances, the personalities involved, the rules in effect as well as the occasional efforts to circumvent them, the mistakes of owners and crews, and the moments of glorious victory in this most enduring of all international sailing competitions. less
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