SOLD
100.00USD+ buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes.
This item SOLD at 2010 Jun 20 @ 16:02UTC-6 : CST/MDT
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Historical collection of letters by ships captain George Macaulay, consigned by his great great Granddaughter. Five letters total from 1873-1887 giving insight to life as a Scottish sailing captain. The 1873 letter written by Macaulay discusses his s George Macaulay, consigned by his great great Granddaughter. Five letters total from 1873-1887 giving insight to life as a Scottish sailing captain. The 1873 letter written by Macaulay discusses his son's drowning on the ship Norham Castle and the joy he felt when it was leaned to be false, while another letter dated 1875 certifies Macaulay as having sailed fore 2 years on the "Dunnotter Castle" of Glasgow and the "Norham Castle". George Macaulay's wife and a framed lithograph entitled "The Sea's Captains Children" having belonged to the couple, along with five sterling monogrammed "M" demitasse spoons. Ironically after Captain Macaulay retired he and his wife both drowned on a ship that went down off the coast of South Africa.
Estimated At: 500 - 1000
Auction Location:
729 Main Street, Rapid City, South Dakota, 57701, United States
Previewing Details:
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| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| sdst |
6% |
South Dakota Sales Tax |
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Infinite |
15% |
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