“Beken of Cowes: The Art of Sailing” By Michael Verdon Consign Now DeptFurniture/Decorative Arts “Beken of Cowes: The Art of Sailing” By Michael Verdon, Assouline Publishing NYC, 2013. The large format book bound in navy linen, inner cover with limited edition plaque #818/1000, in navy linen clamshell case. Please note that this auction has ended. Click here for an overview of this auction.