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Sheffield Exhibition Knives + Scrimshaw Nautical Book Lot of 8 Whaler's Legacy:
$195.00
Lot of 8 reference books on scrimshaw, knives, and nautical antiques. A great starter library for collectors of maritime folk art and fine cutlery.
INCLUDED:
1. Sheffield Exhibition Knives – Bill Adams (ed.), Old World Publishing, 1999. Hardcover with dust jacket. [Limited edition #___ of 1,300, signed plate – confirm]
2. Scrimshaw: The Whaler's Legacy – Martha Lawrence, Schiffer, 1993. Hardcover, 400+ color photos.
3. Nautical Antiques & Collectables – Jon Baddeley (Sotheby's), 1993. Hardcover with dust jacket.
4. The Decorative Arts of the Mariner – Gervis Frere-Cook (ed.), 1966. Hardcover with dust jacket.
5. Drinking Vessels of Bygone Days – G.J. Monson-Fitzjohn. Hardcover. [1927 Herbert Jenkins first edition – confirm on copyright page]
6. 100 Legendary Knives – Gérard Pacella. Hardcover.
7. The Yankee Scrimshanders – Frederika Alexander Burrows, 1973. Softcover.
8. The Scrimshander – William Gilkerson, revised edition. Softcover.
CONDITION: [Describe honestly – e.g., "All complete with no missing pages. Light shelf wear to jackets. No writing or highlighting except as noted."]
Please see photos for condition. Ships by USPS Media Mail, well packed. Books only – no ivory or scrimshaw items included.