30th Apr, 2019 11:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hesperus')
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[Z] FISHER’S DISPLAY OF THE NAVAL FLAGS OF ALL NATIONS, 1838
FISHER’S DISPLAY OF THE NAVAL FLAGS OF ALL NATIONS, 1838
Fisher & Jackson (publisher), London, hand-coloured frontispiece and 15 hand-coloured plates displaying 224 flags (plate 8 in facsimile), with index, modern half-calf and marbled boards
Despite being one of the earliest inexpensive flag guides available to the public, copies of this title are surprisingly scarce.
Sold for £149
Estimated at £100 - £150
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
FISHER’S DISPLAY OF THE NAVAL FLAGS OF ALL NATIONS, 1838
Fisher & Jackson (publisher), London, hand-coloured frontispiece and 15 hand-coloured plates displaying 224 flags (plate 8 in facsimile), with index, modern half-calf and marbled boards
Despite being one of the earliest inexpensive flag guides available to the public, copies of this title are surprisingly scarce.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hesperus'), 30th Apr, 2019
Pictures and Naval - 1-61
Sailor Art - 65-97
Shipwreck and East India Co. - 100-125
Collectables inc. Rowing, Liner and Fittings - 128-167
Instruments 170-249
Ship Models - 250-287
Viewing
Saturday, 27th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Sunday, 28th April
(12noon - 5pm)
Monday, 29th April
(10am - 5pm)
Tuesday, 30th April
(10am - 11am (limited view only))
