COMMODORE EDWARD PREBLE’S LETTER RECOUNTING BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA ALONG WITH STEPHEN DECATUR’S ACCOUNT.

Revised: 2/3/2010

Correction: The Decatur report is as indicated in the catalog a (period) copy and thus not in his hand.

COMMODORE EDWARD PREBLE’S LETTER RECOUNTING BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA ALONG WITH STEPHEN DECATUR’S ACCOUNT. Edward Preble LS 2-1/2 pp Feb 17, 1804 on the “Constitution” detailing the burning of the Philadelphia lead by Captain Decatur without losing a man but killing between twenty and thirty “Tripolines”. A vivid blow by blow recounting the dramatic end of the ship Philadelphia. Together with this letter is a copy of Stephen Decatur’s report of the same incident. CONDITION: Very good. 9-98652 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2010

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	2050G	$29,900.00	Revised: 2/3/2010 Correction: The Decatur report is as indicated in the catalog a (period) copy and thus not in his hand. COMMODORE EDWARD PREBLE’S LETTER RECOUNTING BURNING OF THE PHILADELPHIA ALONG WITH STEPHEN DECATUR’S ACCOUNT. Edward Preble LS 2-1/2 pp Feb 17, 1804 on the “Constitution” detailing the burning of the Philadelphia lead by Captain Decatur without losing a man but killing between twenty and thirty “Tripolines”. A vivid blow by blow recounting the dramatic end of the ship Philadelphia. Together with this letter is a copy of Stephen Decatur’s report of the same incident. CONDITION: Very good. 9-98652 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2010 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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