30th Apr, 2019 11:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Hesperus')
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[Z] 'REFLECTIONS ON SHIPWRECK, WITH HISTORICAL FACTS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR DIMINISHING THAT CALAMITY'
'REFLECTIONS ON SHIPWRECK, WITH HISTORICAL FACTS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR DIMINISHING THAT CALAMITY'
George W. Manby, published by C. Slomar, Yarmouth, first edition 1837, 5 lithographed plates, one mounted, dedication to Queen Victoria, original cloth with gilt title to front cover -- 9 x 5¾in. (23 x 14.5cm.); together with another similar, William Gilly's Narratives of Shipwrecks, London 1851; and an imperfect copy of N. Bowditch's The Improved Practical Navigator, London 1802
(3)
Sold for £186
Estimated at £100 - £150
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
'REFLECTIONS ON SHIPWRECK, WITH HISTORICAL FACTS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR DIMINISHING THAT CALAMITY'
George W. Manby, published by C. Slomar, Yarmouth, first edition 1837, 5 lithographed plates, one mounted, dedication to Queen Victoria, original cloth with gilt title to front cover -- 9 x 5¾in. (23 x 14.5cm.); together with another similar, William Gilly's Narratives of Shipwrecks, London 1851; and an imperfect copy of N. Bowditch's The Improved Practical Navigator, London 1802
(3)
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))
