12th May, 2015 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Sandwich)
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[M] 'A COLLECTION OF THE PRINCIPAL FLAGS OF ALL...
'A COLLECTION OF THE PRINCIPAL FLAGS OF ALL NATIONS OF THE WORLD'
Brightly & Childs, Bungay (Suffolk), 1813, containing 15 plates and featuring 238 hand-coloured flags, with index, original thin card covers, with old paper label on upper cover, good condition
Despite being the very first popular flag reference available at relatively low cost, copies of this fascinating early guide are surprisingly rare.
Brightly & Childs, Bungay (Suffolk), 1813, containing 15 plates and featuring 238 hand-coloured flags, with index, original thin card covers, with old paper label on upper cover, good condition
Despite being the very first popular flag reference available at relatively low cost, copies of this fascinating early guide are surprisingly rare.
Sold for £397
Estimated at £250 - £350
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
'A COLLECTION OF THE PRINCIPAL FLAGS OF ALL NATIONS OF THE WORLD'
Brightly & Childs, Bungay (Suffolk), 1813, containing 15 plates and featuring 238 hand-coloured flags, with index, original thin card covers, with old paper label on upper cover, good condition
Despite being the very first popular flag reference available at relatively low cost, copies of this fascinating early guide are surprisingly rare.
Brightly & Childs, Bungay (Suffolk), 1813, containing 15 plates and featuring 238 hand-coloured flags, with index, original thin card covers, with old paper label on upper cover, good condition
Despite being the very first popular flag reference available at relatively low cost, copies of this fascinating early guide are surprisingly rare.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Sandwich), 12th May, 2015
