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Auction 105, Lot 625

"Contemporary Scale Models of Vessels of the Seventeenth Century", Culver, Henry

Subject: Miscellaneous Books

Period: 1926 (published)

Publication: Payson & Clarke Ltd.

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Size:
13 x 17.2 inches
33 x 43.7 cm
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This is a collection of illustrations of authentic ship models made in the 17th century. It was prepared for the Ship Model Society. It is beautifully illustrated with 50 full-page sepia-tone photogravures with descriptions on facing page. Folio, hardbound in quarter vellum and paper covered boards, gilt design on front cover, gilt titles on spine. Limited edition #324 of 1000.

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Condition: B

Shelf wear to top and bottom of spine, corners frayed. Contents very good.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $120

Closed on 12/3/2003

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