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BK5: Antiquarian Book Sale

A Catalogue of Cloth

Auction Lot BK5/334

A Catalogue of the different Specimens of Cloth Collected in the Three Voyages of Captain Cook to the Southern Hemisphere.

A Catalogue of Cloth (BK5/334) offered in our Antiquarian Book Sale starting on 30th March 2011 at our salerooms in Honiton, Devon.

Lot Description

A Catalogue of the different Specimens of Cloth Collected in the Three Voyages of Captain Cook to the Southern Hemisphere.

Price Realised

£130,000

VAT

VAT on Buyer's Premium

Department

Books, Maps and Manuscripts

Fine Art Category

Manuscripts and Photographs

Sale Information

BK5: Antiquarian Book Sale
Wednesday, 30th March 2011
Dowell Street, Honiton

Contact

For more information about this particular auction lot, please contact:-

Richard Bearne

Important Notes

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