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Lot 155[SHIPWRECK OF THE GUARDIAN, 1789] Melancholy Disaster of his majesty's ship The Guardian, Bound to Botany Bay with Stores and Convicts, Lieut. Riou, Commander, Which struck on an island of ice, December 24, 1789; Providential Escape of part of the crew in boats, Fortitude of the Captain, and wonderful recovery of the vessel. Also an account of an Indian woman, &c. [London : Thomas Tegg, 1809] 28pp, 1 folding plate. Ferguson 464.

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Lot closed - Price Realized:$220 (1 bid)
Estimate: $300 - $500

Australian & Colonial (#448) Closed

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  • [SHIPWRECK OF THE GUARDIAN, 1789] Melancholy Disaster of his majesty's ship The Guardian, Bound to Botany Bay with Stores and Convicts, Lieut. Riou, Commander, Which struck on an island of ice, December 24, 1789; Providential Escape of part of the crew