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BK19: Antiquarian Book Sale

SIGNALS BOOK

Auction Lot BK19/357

SIGNALS BOOK manuscript on 40 pages, hand coloured flags, contemporary marbled wrappers in modern custom made solander box, small 4to, c1782. * the manuscript was compiled in 1782, for the fleet which Lord Howe took to the third relief of Gibraltar He was interested in signals and reformed the naval system later.
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SIGNALS BOOK (BK19/357) offered in our Books, Maps and Prints Auction starting on 14th March 2018 at our salerooms in Exeter, Devon.

Lot Description

SIGNALS BOOK manuscript on 40 pages, hand coloured flags, contemporary marbled wrappers in modern custom made solander box, small 4to, c1782. * the manuscript was compiled in 1782, for the fleet which Lord Howe took to the third relief of Gibraltar He was interested in signals and reformed the naval system later.

Price Realised

£2,200

VAT

No VAT Applicable

Department

Books, Maps and Manuscripts

Fine Art Category

Military Books

Sale Information

BK19: Antiquarian Book Sale
Wednesday, 14th March 2018
Okehampton Street, Exeter

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SIGNALS BOOK

Auction Lot: BK19/357

SIGNALS BOOK manuscript on 40 pages, hand coloured flags, contemporary marbled wrappers in modern custom made solander box, small 4to, c1782. * the manuscript was compiled in 1782, for the fleet which Lord Howe took to the third relief of Gibraltar He was interested in signals and reformed the naval system later.

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