OUTSTANDING BOUND VOLUME OF NAUTICAL CHARTS.

OUTSTANDING BOUND VOLUME OF NAUTICAL CHARTS. This antique, large book has a sail cloth covering which is stitched to stay. The first chart has the name “Josiah Sturgis, Canton 1828”. The charts in this book were published by James Horsburgh. The charts indicate that they were an accompaniment to “The Book of Directions for Navigating To, From, and In the East Indies” and mentions the United East India Co. There are 26 charts all in black and white and all dated in the early 1800’s. Found in the book are seven documents relating to the Port of Salem, MA and includes one on the Schooner Atlantic. SIZE: Size of charts vary, but generally 26” x 39”. CONDITION: Very good, with two maps having a large stain. 9-27702 (400-600)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2005

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	799	$4,600.00	OUTSTANDING BOUND VOLUME OF NAUTICAL CHARTS. This antique, large book has a sail cloth covering which is stitched to stay. The first chart has the name “Josiah Sturgis, Canton 1828”. The charts in this book were published by James Horsburgh. The charts indicate that they were an accompaniment to “The Book of Directions for Navigating To, From, and In the East Indies” and mentions the United East India Co. There are 26 charts all in black and white and all dated in the early 1800’s. Found in the book are seven documents relating to the Port of Salem, MA and includes one on the Schooner Atlantic. SIZE: Size of charts vary, but generally 26” x 39”. CONDITION: Very good, with two maps having a large stain. 9-27702 (400-600) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2005 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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