MANUSCRIPT. YACHTING ADVENTURES 1910-1913. 'Some Yachting Experiences' by Alan Edwardes, Folio, 118 pages with numerous sepia photographs interspersed throughout the text. The author purchased the 'Idler', a 20-foot yacht of about 3 tons and took her for a voyage starting from Rhyl. He also recounts a fortnight cruise in the 'Dolores', a 23-ton vessel, which began at Conway, and another voyage in the 'Darling'.

With a silver cigarette box, S Blanckensee & Son Ltd, Birmingham 1937, 19cm wide. Inscribed "Won by 'Tavira", Alan Edwardes. Fitted interior has suffered from a spillage of shellac or varnish (2)