'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
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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
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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))