7th Nov, 2017 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Fearless')
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[M] THE LOSS OF THE WAGER: 'THE NARRATIVE ......
THE LOSS OF THE WAGER: 'THE NARRATIVE ... CONTAINING AN ACCOUNT OF THE GREAT DISTRESSES ... ON THE COAST OF PATAGONIA'
John Byron, first edition 1768, engraved frontispiece by Grignon after Wale (with a few minor stains and offset onto title), 20th century half calf
An interesting account of Byron's travails in Patagonia until his return to England in 1746. He also relates the loss of the Wager, one of Admiral George Anson's squadron.
John Byron, first edition 1768, engraved frontispiece by Grignon after Wale (with a few minor stains and offset onto title), 20th century half calf
An interesting account of Byron's travails in Patagonia until his return to England in 1746. He also relates the loss of the Wager, one of Admiral George Anson's squadron.
Sold for £434
Estimated at £400 - £600
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
THE LOSS OF THE WAGER: 'THE NARRATIVE ... CONTAINING AN ACCOUNT OF THE GREAT DISTRESSES ... ON THE COAST OF PATAGONIA'
John Byron, first edition 1768, engraved frontispiece by Grignon after Wale (with a few minor stains and offset onto title), 20th century half calf
An interesting account of Byron's travails in Patagonia until his return to England in 1746. He also relates the loss of the Wager, one of Admiral George Anson's squadron.
John Byron, first edition 1768, engraved frontispiece by Grignon after Wale (with a few minor stains and offset onto title), 20th century half calf
An interesting account of Byron's travails in Patagonia until his return to England in 1746. He also relates the loss of the Wager, one of Admiral George Anson's squadron.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Fearless'), 7th Nov, 2017
