Description
Six Days on the Mast.
A Narrative of the Loss of the "Excelsior."
With a Portrait of Mrs. Newton, the Captain's Wife, and a Map of the Coast.
Hull and London: Goddard and Son et al, 1866
39 pp.
Size 5.5 by 8.5"
Engraved frontispiece.
Modern cloth; original front and back wrappers bound in.
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Reserve: $449.00
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A Narrative of the Loss of the "Excelsior."
With a Portrait of Mrs. Newton, the Captain's Wife, and a Map of the Coast.
Hull and London: Goddard and Son et al, 1866
39 pp.
Size 5.5 by 8.5"
Engraved frontispiece.
Modern cloth; original front and back wrappers bound in.
Please see my other auctions
Reserve: $449.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
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1836 WRECK OF SHIP CHALLENGER ON COAST of SOUTH AMERICA in 1835 antique
Estimate $550-$700
Starting Price
$220
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Ink of Ages: 15th-19th Century Antique Books
May 16, 2026 9:00 AM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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