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Baer: The Last Voyage of the San Miguel de Archangel

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Baer: The Last Voyage of the San Miguel de Archangel
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Baer, Robert H. THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE SAN MIGUEL DE ARCHANGEL. Signum Ops, Merritt Island. 2011. 4to. (4), 210, (2) pages. original pictorial card covers. Appendices. Bibliography. Maps. Charts. b&w photos and illustrations throughout. English text. The David Baker Library. Fine. This book is the story of an accidental discovery of a Spanish vessel on a secret mission carrying a unique cargo bound from Peru to the King of Spain, circa 1659. The 'San Miguel de Archangel' carried a sample of the 'Star of Lima' coinage, minted illegally by the Count Alba de Liste. The book describes the ship, the sinking, the discovery, the salvage, and the troubles amongst the investors. The author is a professional archaeologist. Lot weight: 1 lbs 7oz. Subject(s): Sunken Treasure.