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Auction 100, Lot 580

"Seafaring in Colonial Massachusetts", Allis, Frederick S.

Subject: History - Colonial

Period: 1980 (published)

Publication: Colonial Society of Massachusetts

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Size:
6.5 x 9.5 inches
16.5 x 24.1 cm
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From a conference on colonial seafaring held November 1975. Contains chapters by nine different contributors. The articles in the volume cover a wide range of subjects including vessels indigenous to Massachusetts Bay, advances in cartography, the whale oil trade, smuggling, etc. First edition, 240 pp., 69 b/w maps and illustrations. Hardcover with dustjacket.

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Condition: A+

As new. Dustjacket with tiny bit of soiling.

Estimate: $30 - $40

Sold for: $25

Closed on 9/12/2002

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