27th Oct, 2010 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Audacious)
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[M] Ralfe, J., The Naval Chronology of Great...
Ralfe, J., The Naval Chronology of Great Britain; or an Historical Account of Naval and Maritime Events from the Commencement of the War in 1803, to the End of the Year 1816 etc.,
vols. 1 & 2 only (of 3), London, 1820, with 34 fine black and white engraved plates, later half-morocco and marbled boards, ex-library copy, with institutional stamps on both title pages
(2)
The fine quality plates throughout this seminal work were engraved from oil paintings specially commissioned from Thomas Whitcombe, one of the leading maritime artists of the day.
vols. 1 & 2 only (of 3), London, 1820, with 34 fine black and white engraved plates, later half-morocco and marbled boards, ex-library copy, with institutional stamps on both title pages
(2)
The fine quality plates throughout this seminal work were engraved from oil paintings specially commissioned from Thomas Whitcombe, one of the leading maritime artists of the day.
Sold for £496
Estimated at £400 - £600
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
Ralfe, J., The Naval Chronology of Great Britain; or an Historical Account of Naval and Maritime Events from the Commencement of the War in 1803, to the End of the Year 1816 etc.,
vols. 1 & 2 only (of 3), London, 1820, with 34 fine black and white engraved plates, later half-morocco and marbled boards, ex-library copy, with institutional stamps on both title pages
(2)
The fine quality plates throughout this seminal work were engraved from oil paintings specially commissioned from Thomas Whitcombe, one of the leading maritime artists of the day.
vols. 1 & 2 only (of 3), London, 1820, with 34 fine black and white engraved plates, later half-morocco and marbled boards, ex-library copy, with institutional stamps on both title pages
(2)
The fine quality plates throughout this seminal work were engraved from oil paintings specially commissioned from Thomas Whitcombe, one of the leading maritime artists of the day.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Audacious), 27th Oct, 2010
