08-13-201708-13-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 13, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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Manuscript Log of the Whaling Barque Marcella , April 5, 1847 to February 14, 1850

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$4,182$3,400
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 3022MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 13, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Manuscript Log of the Whaling Barque Marcella, April 5, 1847 to February 14, 1850, commanded by W.H. Worth sailing from New Bedford, Massachusetts, the log records the daily positions, weather, whale sightings and kills along the voyage, with numerous whale stamps, marbled boards, approx. 192 pages of text, ht. 13 1/2, wd. 8 3/8 in.
Estimate $400-600


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