Exploration & Discovery 1576-1939: The Library of Franklin Brooke-Hitching Part 2, D-J

603. Harrison, John

The Principles of Mr. Harrison's Time-Keeper, with plates of the same. Published by Order of the Commissioners of Longitude. London: W. Richardson and S. Clark, 1767, First edition, 31pp., half-title, 10 folding engraved plates, [Adams and Waters 2018; Horblit 42b; Norman 995; Taylor II 60]

Estimate: 15,000 – 20,000 GBP

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604. Harrison, John

Remarks on a Pamphlet lately published by the Rev. Mr. Maskelyne under the Authority of the Board of Longitude. London: W. Sandby, 1767

Estimate: 500 – 700 GBP

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605. An Account of the Proceedings, in order to the discovery of the Longitude: in a letter to the Rt. Honourable ******, Member of Parliament. London: T. and J.W. Pasham, 1763

Estimate: 6,000 – 9,000 GBP

BIDDING IS CLOSED

606. An Account of the Proceedings, in order to the discovery of the Longitude at Sea; relating principally to the Time-Piece of Mr. John Harrison. In a Letter to the Right Honorable ******, Member of Parliament. The Second Edition, with Additions. London: T. and J.W. Pasham, 1763

Estimate: 5,000 – 7,000 GBP

BIDDING IS CLOSED

607. Rough Notes of a Rough Ride, from the East. Delhi: Printed at the Delhi Gazette Press, by Kunniah Lall, 1845

Estimate: 2,000 – 3,000 GBP

BIDDING IS CLOSED

608. Hastie, James

Narrative of a Voyage in the Ship Kennersley Castle, from Leith Roads to Poyais; with some Account of the Proceedings of the Workmen on their Arrival at Black River, in that Territory, and of their Subsequent Removal to Belize. Edinburgh: for the Author, 1823

Estimate: 500 – 800 GBP

BIDDING IS CLOSED