Lot 215
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Log Books, East India Company

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  • A collection of three log books, comprising:
  • paper
Anon. Journal of the Proceedings on board the Honourable East-India Company's Ship Earl of Balcarras. Sixth Voyage towards Bengal and China. London: Steel, Goddard, & Co., [1826-1827], folio (380 x 240mm.), author’s name excised from title-page

Wiggins, Arthur. A Journal of the Proceedings on Board the H.C.S. Thomas Coutts From the Port of London to Bengal & China Commanded by Alex[ander] Chrystie Esq. Commencing December 3rd 1827 Ending June 16th 1829. Kept By Arthur Wiggins. Midshipman. London: J.W. Norie & Co., 1826, folio (330 x 210mm.)



Hatchett, Edward. A Journal of The Proceedings on Board the E.I.S. Monarch from the Port of London to Calcutta and back Commanded by Capt. G.G. Weller Commencing July 23rd 1847. Kept By Edwd. H. Hatchett Midshipman. London: Charles Wilson, 1841, folio (330 x 210mm.)



Each with title in letterpress and manuscript, manuscript list of crew and passengers (and births and deaths in the second and third), a log and journal of the outward and return journey, each leaf with printed table for the noting of course and daily remarks, contemporary vellum bindings, some wear