7th Nov, 2017 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Fearless')
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[M] 'A TRUE DESCRIPTION OF HIS MAJESTIES ROYALL...
'A TRUE DESCRIPTION OF HIS MAJESTIES ROYALL SHIP, BUILT THIS YEARE 1637, AT WOOLL-WITCH IN KENT'
published by Thomas Heywood, first edition 1637, engraved frontispiece (slightly shaved at fore-margin, lower part of inner margin of title reinforced), early 19th century calf, (rubbed)
Sovereign of the Seas was the first ship in the Royal Navy to mount 100 guns: Her layout was well described in the words... of the playwright Thomas Heywood, who designed her decoration... (Winfield, pp. 4 & 5), and mentions Selden's Mare Clausum STC 13367.
published by Thomas Heywood, first edition 1637, engraved frontispiece (slightly shaved at fore-margin, lower part of inner margin of title reinforced), early 19th century calf, (rubbed)
Sovereign of the Seas was the first ship in the Royal Navy to mount 100 guns: Her layout was well described in the words... of the playwright Thomas Heywood, who designed her decoration... (Winfield, pp. 4 & 5), and mentions Selden's Mare Clausum STC 13367.
Sold for £2,356
Estimated at £1,000 - £1,500
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
'A TRUE DESCRIPTION OF HIS MAJESTIES ROYALL SHIP, BUILT THIS YEARE 1637, AT WOOLL-WITCH IN KENT'
published by Thomas Heywood, first edition 1637, engraved frontispiece (slightly shaved at fore-margin, lower part of inner margin of title reinforced), early 19th century calf, (rubbed)
Sovereign of the Seas was the first ship in the Royal Navy to mount 100 guns: Her layout was well described in the words... of the playwright Thomas Heywood, who designed her decoration... (Winfield, pp. 4 & 5), and mentions Selden's Mare Clausum STC 13367.
published by Thomas Heywood, first edition 1637, engraved frontispiece (slightly shaved at fore-margin, lower part of inner margin of title reinforced), early 19th century calf, (rubbed)
Sovereign of the Seas was the first ship in the Royal Navy to mount 100 guns: Her layout was well described in the words... of the playwright Thomas Heywood, who designed her decoration... (Winfield, pp. 4 & 5), and mentions Selden's Mare Clausum STC 13367.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Fearless'), 7th Nov, 2017
