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1037. "The Frigate Constitution And Other Historical Ships" by F. Alexander Magoun, S.B., S.M.

Marine Research Society, Salem MA, 1928. Limited edition copy numbered 80 of 87, of which 87 were made available for sale. This very rare and scarce copy is printed on "Bruce Rogers All Rag Paper", as labeled on inside cover. Dark blue cloth with piece of wood from the original ship adhered to the cover, surrounded with gilt border and gilt lettered spine, top paper edge gilt. Chapters feature, The Viking Ship, The "Santa Maria," The "Mayflower," United States Frigate "Constitution," Clipper Ship "Flying Cloud," and Fishing Schooner "Bluenose." 154 pages with maps, apprx 30 plates, and apprx 16 plans.



200/400   Sold $299.00
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