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Mathewson III: Treasure of the Atocha. A Four Hundred Million Archaeological Adventure

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Mathewson III: Treasure of the Atocha. A Four Hundred Million Archaeological Adventure
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Mathewson III, R. Duncan. TREASURE OF THE ATOCHA. A FOUR HUNDRED MILLION ARCHAEOLOGICAL ADVENTURE. E.P. Dutton. 1986. 8vo. (2), 160, (2) pages. New York. first edition. original blind stamped charcoal cloth, gilt; unclipped dust jacket. illustrations. bibliography. Fine. A true adventure, a mystery that unfolds over sixteen years, and the story of a treasure hunt that yielded millions in gold, silver, jewelry, and precious stones. It is the exciting story, from the archaeologist's perspective, of the search and discovery of what is proving to be the most fabulous treasure wreck of all time, the Nuestra Senora de la Atocha, which sank off Key West, Florida in 1622. The author was the lead archaeologist who worked on the "Atocha" salvage. Lot weight: 1 lbs 5oz. Subject(s): Sunken Treasure.