General
General
Object Auto ID
82716
Alternate Codes
160947
Common Name
Book
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Quantity
1.00
Object Description
The Parliament Collection:
A small book of 16 pages with accounts of several shipwrecks, The shipwreck of the St James off the coast of Africa in 1858, The Loss of The Proserpine in 1799 and the Loss of The Dutton in 1796. Includes one hand-coloured plate (engraving) of The St. James, 1585 showing the sinking ship and a life boat with survivors and other clinging to it. The Dangers of the Deep. Accounts of the The shipwreck of the St James off the coast of Africa in 1858, The Loss of The Proserpine in 1799 and the Loss of The Dutton in 1796.
Provenance
Unknown
Description
Description
Distinguishing Features
Shipwrecks shipping
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Dimension Comments
Bound book in small box cover; Cover closed 118 x 76 mm. Front page 112 x 142 mm.
History
History
Object Age Comment
c.1840
Maker Comment
UNKNOWN
Production Place
Collector Comment
Printed book
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