Superb Whaling Journal with Detailed Whale Stamps
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New Bedford, MA, ca. 1867-68
Superb Whaling Journal with Detailed Whale Stamps
Logbook/Journal chronicling a whaling expedition from May 1867 through September 1868, with daily entries. The Hardcover logbook runs approximately 162pp, filling most of the journal, and measures 8.5" x 13.55", bound in original marbled boards with leather spine. Period advertisement for a New Bedford nautical store affixed to front pastedown. Some fading to text, less so as journal progresses, incisions to a few pages and normal wear to binding. Overall, in very good condition.
The large book begins on May 27, 1867 for the Bark President out of New Bedford, under the command of Captain James Soule, and ends on September 4th the following year. Fifteen whale stamps are present, including two on July 17, 1867, next to the entry reading in small part: "This day commenced with a strong breeze from the SE...at 7 AM took two Whales alongside, at 7 PM commenced cutting. At 2 PM finished."
This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.
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8.5" x 13.55"
New Bedford, MA, ca. 1867-68
Superb Whaling Journal with Detailed Whale Stamps
Logbook/Journal chronicling a whaling expedition from May 1867 through September 1868, with daily entries. The Hardcover logbook runs approximately 162pp, filling most of the journal, and measures 8.5" x 13.55", bound in original marbled boards with leather spine. Period advertisement for a New Bedford nautical store affixed to front pastedown. Some fading to text, less so as journal progresses, incisions to a few pages and normal wear to binding. Overall, in very good condition.
The large book begins on May 27, 1867 for the Bark President out of New Bedford, under the command of Captain James Soule, and ends on September 4th the following year. Fifteen whale stamps are present, including two on July 17, 1867, next to the entry reading in small part: "This day commenced with a strong breeze from the SE...at 7 AM took two Whales alongside, at 7 PM commenced cutting. At 2 PM finished."
This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.
WE PROVIDE IN-HOUSE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE!
8.5" x 13.55"
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Superb Whaling Journal with Detailed Whale Stamps
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