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Pirateology | The Pirate Hunter's Companion Steer, Dugald [Gilbert and Helen Ward, Anne Yvonne, Ian Andrew] (Book #ID 102971) Published by Templar Publishing Pippbrook Mill, London Road, Dorking First Edition 2006. 2006. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards with compass and jewel inserts. 4to. 12½'' x 10¼''. Full printer's code 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. On March 14 2006 Pirateology was allegedly found in an old sea chest by divers searching for wrecks off the Grand Banks of Newfoundland. The sea chest was among the rotted planks and barnacle-encrusted cannons of an old wreck. Experts date the ship as being similar to those used in the region by both privateers and pirates in the early 18th century and judging by its condition, it was engaged in a sea battle when it sank. The chest had been wrapped in canvas and tarred and so had survived intact. When opened it was found to contain a journal, a letter from Samuel Shute, then the governor of Massachusetts, to a Captain Lubber, author of the journal, and dated April 13, 1723, a small bag of gold dust, a black pirate flag, a Spanish pilot's book, and a piece of what seems to be a treasure map from which a corner had been torn. It also contained an engraving of a woman pirate from the Bostonian Magazine of 1721 entitled Arabella Drummond, Terror of the Seas. While it mostly conforms to accepted ideas about historical pirates, there are a few elements, such as the black spot, which were previously unknown except in works of fiction such as Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island. Research has revealed no other traces of William Lubber, his ship The Sea Cat, or his nemesis, Arabella Drummond. In Fine condition, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SMUGGLING & HIGHWAYMEN Category |
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Scottish Smugglers (Viewing Scotland Series) Simmons, Jean (Book #ID 109518) Published by James Pike Ltd., St. Ives, Cornwall First Edition 1975. 1975. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card wrap covers. 8vo. 8'' x 5''. ISBN 0859321118. Contains 32 pp with monochrome photographs and maps. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SMUGGLING & HIGHWAYMEN Category |
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Dick Turpin; The Myth of the English Highwayman Sharpe, James [Dick Turpin] (Book #ID 100064) Published by Profile Books Ltd., 58a Hatton Garden, London First Edition 2004. 2004. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, red end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¾''. Contains 258 printed pages of text with monochrome archive illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1861972989 Click here to select books from the SMUGGLING & HIGHWAYMEN Category |
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