36pp, illustrated with line drawings in text and colour plates. In green cloth boards with gilt titles front and spine (boards a little rubbed and faded at edges, a few mild marks, front board a tad bowed). Internally neat, clean and tight. A charming examination of the art of painting yachts, first published in 1931, this is an undated fourth edition. Considers techniques for yacht painting as well the best materials to be used and now prevent common problems and fouling on the ship's hull. Square 8vo.