30th Apr, 2014 12:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Seraph)

 
Lot 39
 

39

[M] NAVAL LISTS<br/>printed by W. Clowes for John...

NAVAL LISTS
printed by W. Clowes for John Murray for 1834; 1841 and 1844, bound in one volume with cloth boards (later); together with original newspaper issues comprising the Edinburgh Advertiser for 7/12/1798 detailing the capture and treatment of Capt. Edward Berry on the Généreux plundered of every article save the clothes on their backs..; The Lancaster Gazette for 21/12/1805 with reports of Nelson's body arriving off Deal (.. His Majesties ship, with their flags half staff high..) and Napoleon's military defeats by the Austro-Russian armies; The London Chronicle for 13/5/1806 with a lengthy description of Benjamin West's picture of the "Death of Nelson"; and two late 19th-Century photographs of a crowd at the launch of a ram-bowed battle ship [unidentified]; and a glass lantern slide of HMS Queen Elizabeth
(7, a lot)

Sold for £248
Estimated at £200 - £300

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report
Books sold not subject to return.

Lists appear complete, title page browned, repaired; binding rubbed; papers are from broken folios, fragile spines but good for age; photographs have been rolled and are on thin paper, some tears, creasing; slide is good.

We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of this property. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Charles Miller Ltd is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.

 
NAVAL LISTS
printed by W. Clowes for John Murray for 1834; 1841 and 1844, bound in one volume with cloth boards (later); together with original newspaper issues comprising the Edinburgh Advertiser for 7/12/1798 detailing the capture and treatment of Capt. Edward Berry on the Généreux plundered of every article save the clothes on their backs..; The Lancaster Gazette for 21/12/1805 with reports of Nelson's body arriving off Deal (.. His Majesties ship, with their flags half staff high..) and Napoleon's military defeats by the Austro-Russian armies; The London Chronicle for 13/5/1806 with a lengthy description of Benjamin West's picture of the "Death of Nelson"; and two late 19th-Century photographs of a crowd at the launch of a ram-bowed battle ship [unidentified]; and a glass lantern slide of HMS Queen Elizabeth
(7, a lot)
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