Description: You're about to bid on a 1931 first edition of Enterprise, The Story of the Defense of the America's Cup in 1930 in hardcover by Harold S. Vanderbilt from Charles Scribner's Sons Publishing. Has inscription and Signature of three time American cup winner Captain George Monsell. Comes with Pamphlet. George Hiram Monsell is a lifelong resident of Greenport. He received his training in sailing by transporting Teddy Roosevelt’s troops to Cuba, giving him the experience to become a master in yacht racing. Harold Vanderbilt appointed Monsell the first professional captain in America’s Cup racing. He won 3 America’s Cups in 1930, 1934 and 1937. Captain Monsell is recognized as one of the most outstanding masters in yacht racing. He earned fame as the skipper of yachts such as the “Enterprise”, “Rainbow”, and “Ranger”. These three ships were all victorious in international racing for America’s Cup. Monsell later was in charge of organizing and training crews who would care for the ships. His motto that he carried on his ship was “try to find in your shipmate that which you hope he may find in you”. He was very active in various organizations on the East End. These included membership in East End Surf, Fishing Club in Riverhead, Shelter Island Yacht Club, Sequan Club of Peconic, Mattituck Gun Club, Cutchogue Men’s Club, Riverhead Men’s Club, Public Health Association, County Board of Health, Peconic Lodge 3496, and Custer Institute. Monsell passed away in 1951. Book is in very good condition. Cover has wear. Owner's signature on frontispiece. Inscription on title page.Slight foxing. As usual, I do a quick clean but leave the full restore up to the buyer. Please look closely at photos and shipping before bidding. *From a smoke-free home *Comes with everything pictured Thanks for looking Check out my other items
Price: 299.99 USD
Location: Fairhaven, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-08-20T16:05:13.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.88 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: New York
Signed: Yes
Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons
Modified Item: Yes
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1931
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated, Signed
Personalized: No
Region: North America
Author: Harold S. Vanderbilt
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Sailing
Character Family: None
