2001 Surf's Up Collecting the Longboard Era Mark Blackburn 1st Edition Surfing

Surfing / Longboarding / Surf Memorabilia

2001 first edition / first printing of Surf's Up: Collecting the Longboard Era by Mark A. Blackburn, published by Schiffer Publishing.

A substantial 256-page hardcover collector reference covering the history and collecting of longboard-era surfing memorabilia, surfboards, magazines, books, posters, artwork, ephemera and other surfing collectables.

The book is extensively illustrated and includes a period price guide, historical surf imagery and material relating to some of the major names and artefacts of surfing history.

A particularly striking feature is the full double-page reproduction of Duke P. Kahanamoku's handprints and signature, dated 2-16-43.

FIRST EDITION / FIRST PRINTING:

The copyright page states Copyright 2001 and displays the complete number line "1 2 3 4", identifying this copy as the first printing.

DETAILS:

Author: Mark A. Blackburn

Title: Surf's Up: Collecting the Longboard Era

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd.

Year: 2001

Edition: First Edition / First Printing

Format: Hardcover with illustrated dust jacket

Pages: 256

ISBN: 0-7643-1355-X

Original US retail price: $59.95

Weight: Approx. 1.6 kg unpacked

Approx. age: 25 years old

CONDITION:

Pre-owned collector copy in very good overall condition for its age.

The hardcover book retains its original illustrated dust jacket. Pages and colour illustrations present very well. Some light age/storage wear is visible to the dust jacket and extremities, including minor edge/corner wear. Please refer closely to the photographs for the exact condition.

An excellent reference piece for collectors of vintage surfing memorabilia, longboards, surf magazines and Hawaiian/surfing history.

Please inspect all photos carefully as they form part of the item description and condition report.

Combined shipping, pickup and local delivery available.