Rio '71. The First Trans-South Atlantic Ocean Race, Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro, 1971

Published by (Cape Town: Tafelberg, 1971)

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Seller: Christison Rare Books, IOBA SABDA, Gqeberha, South AfricaChristison Rare Books, IOBA SABDA

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Small 4to; original white boards, lettered in black on spine; pictorial dustwrapper; endpaper map; pp. 185; numerous photographs; English and Afrikaans text in parallel columns. Dustwrapper somewhat edgeworn and rubbed, with trace of foxing; some fox spots to edges and endpapers; gift inscription to flyleaf. Good condition. "There were 69 entries for this first ocean race across the South Atlantic, and 15 territories outside South Africa were represented. There were 421 yachtsmen on the 59 yachts which finally crossed the start line; a world record in the annals of yachting. This book illustrates copiously the fascinating sport of sailing by some of the finest pictures taken before, during and after the race." The book includes "All the yachts - a complete photographic record; Complete table of official results; Measurements of yachts and details of crews.".

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Title
Rio '71. The First Trans-South Atlantic Ocean Race, Cape Town to Rio de Janeiro, 1971
Author
Grütter, Wilhelm, and Gerhard Last
Publisher
(Cape Town: Tafelberg, 1971)
Dust jacket
Dust Jacket Included
Binding
Hardcover

Christison Rare Books, IOBA SABDA

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Christison Rare Books operates as a mail order business, based in Port Elizabeth. Whereas we stock thousands of books on a wide variety of subjects, our focus has always been on SE Africa - its peoples, wildlife and history. The sole proprietor is Lindsay Christison. Although we do not run an open book shop, prospective customers who would like to examine items described in our on-line list of stock are welcome to make an appointment.

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Natural History, Travel, South Africa, African anthropology, African languages, African exploration, Natal Colony, Zulu People

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