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Auction 141, Lot 796

Fascinating Collection on the Legendary Settlement of Norumbega

"[Lot of 5] A Guide Book to Norumbega and Vineland… [and] The Problem of the Northmen... [and] The Discovery of the Ancient City of Norumbega... [and] The Defences of Norumbega... [and] Sketch of the Norse Discovery of America…"

Subject: Reference Books

Period: 1889-93 (published)

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A. A Guide Book to Norumbega and Vineland; or, The Archaeological Treasures Along Charles River by Elizabeth G. Shepard, published 1893, (5.5" x 7.8"). 48 pp. with illustrations. Hardbound in red cloth covers with gilt title on front cover. Condition: (B+)

B. The Problem of the Northmen. A Letter to Judge Daly by John Wilson, published 1889, (9.8" x 12"). 23 pp. with two folding maps and illustrations. Paperback. Condition: Covers are separated from the text and a few sheets are loose. (B)

C. The Discovery of the Ancient City of Norumbega. A Communication to the President and Council of the American Geographical Society at their Special Session in Watertown, November 21, 1889 by Eben Norton Horsford, published 1890, (9.8" x 12.3"). 55 pp. of text, 3 folding maps and other illustrations. Signed by Horsford, including a hand written letter. Hardbound in green cloth boards with gilt title on front cover and spine. Condition: Front endpapers are loose and the covers are slightly worn and bumped. (B+)

D. The Defences of Norumbega... by Eben Norton Horsford, published 1891, (10.5" x 13"). 84 pp. with 4 folding maps and illustrations. Signed by Horsford. Hardbound in green cloth boards with gilt title on front cover and spine. Condition: Front endpapers are loose and the covers are slightly worn and bumped. (B+)

E. Sketch of the Norse Discovery of America Submitted at the Festival of the Scandinavian Societies Assembled May 18, 1891, in Boston by Eben Norton Horseford, published 1891, (8.5" x 11"). 21 pp. of text. Signed by Horsford. Hardbound in green cloth covers with gilt title on spine. Condition: The upper portion of the spine has perished and the covers are slightly worn and bumped. Front endpapers are loose. (B)

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Estimate: $750 - $900

Sold for: $300

Closed on 9/5/2012

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