25th Apr, 2012 12:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Anzac)

 
  Lot 54
 

54

[M] AUTHENTIC ACCOUNT OF THE DEATH OF NELSON<br/>About...

AUTHENTIC ACCOUNT OF THE DEATH OF NELSON
About the middle of the action, with combined fleets, on the 21st of October, Lord Nelson was on the Quarter-deck, where he had resolved to take his station during the whole of the battle. A few minutes before he was wounded, Mr Bourke was near him; he looked steadfastly at him and said "Bourke, I expect every man to be at his station." Lengthy article, giving interesting details of the final hours of the illustrious sea Lord, including the famous interaction with Capt. Hardy -- of column space, page 2, column 2-3; also - another account referencing Lord Nelson, with regards to the funeral procession, describing the hearse, and coffin, as well as programme and attending dignitaries, the inscription in gold plate for the coffin is also reproduced in full -- 11in. of column space, page 2, column 2; other articles of interest: two advertisements for portraits of "The Immortal Nelson" and Collingwood -- 9in. of column space, front page, and page 3; two articles relating to the Trial and Verdict of Vice Admiral Sir Robert Calder -- 18in. of column space, page 2, columns 2-3), all in a complete issue of THE NORWICH MERCURY, dated 4th January, 1806

Sold for £1,860
Estimated at £400 - £600

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report
in excellent condition

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AUTHENTIC ACCOUNT OF THE DEATH OF NELSON
About the middle of the action, with combined fleets, on the 21st of October, Lord Nelson was on the Quarter-deck, where he had resolved to take his station during the whole of the battle. A few minutes before he was wounded, Mr Bourke was near him; he looked steadfastly at him and said "Bourke, I expect every man to be at his station." Lengthy article, giving interesting details of the final hours of the illustrious sea Lord, including the famous interaction with Capt. Hardy -- of column space, page 2, column 2-3; also - another account referencing Lord Nelson, with regards to the funeral procession, describing the hearse, and coffin, as well as programme and attending dignitaries, the inscription in gold plate for the coffin is also reproduced in full -- 11in. of column space, page 2, column 2; other articles of interest: two advertisements for portraits of "The Immortal Nelson" and Collingwood -- 9in. of column space, front page, and page 3; two articles relating to the Trial and Verdict of Vice Admiral Sir Robert Calder -- 18in. of column space, page 2, columns 2-3), all in a complete issue of THE NORWICH MERCURY, dated 4th January, 1806
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