America's Cup 1977, The. Official Handbook.

Publication

Hoboken Historical Museum

pg [3] Contents & Schedule for 1977

Name/Title

America's Cup 1977, The. Official Handbook.

Entry/Object ID

2009.013.0011

Description

The America's Cup 1977. Official Handbook. By E. Wesley Oliver, Jr. N.p.: [Produced for Rolex Watch USA, Inc., by Palmer & Oliver Division, Martocci & Sons, Inc.], [1977.] Approved by the New York Yacht Club. Softcover, 5-7/8" wide x 9" high, 64 pages, color photos and illustrations. Includes extensive history of the race and the yachts including references to John Cox Stevens of Hoboken, first Commodore of the N.Y.Y.C. which was founded in Hoboken. He was leading member of the syndicate that built the yacht "America" that won the cup in the first race in 1851. This group of men made a gift of the cup in 1857 to the New York Yacht Club with a Deed of Gift that still remains the document that sets the rules (much amended) for this international challenge race. Issued by Rolex; cover price $1.75; inside front cover is ink-stamped: Compliments of Stern's Jewelers, 17 Battery Place [New York City.] 8vo softcover

Acquisition

Accession

2009.013

Source or Donor

Becker, Dorothy

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Dorothy Becker.

Publication Details

Author

Oliver, E. Wesley, Jr.

Publisher

Rolex Watch USA, Inc.

Place Published

Location

New York

Date Published

1977 - 1977

Notes

Date: 1977-1977 Copy No.: 0

General Notes

Note

Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2009-04-21