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  • Lot# : 774 Egypt Kingdom

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    Thomas Waghorn 1824 (August): Ship's Log Book for the Cutter "Matchless" compiled by Waghorn as Pilot for the craft in his own hand, commencing on 6th August, 1824 with an account of a journey to Kedgeree and Chittagong and Diamond Harbour, through to late February 1825 and including weather reports, payments made to sailors and staff, passsengers taken aboard etc. A fascinating account of life in the service of the East India Company; also a May 1824 invoice for a Cutter 'copper fastened, built with oak' for £200, signed on reverse by Thomas Waghorn as received. Unusual and rare group.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF