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Nesmith: Dig for Pirate Treasure (Signed)

Currency:USD Category:Books / Nonfiction Books Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:125.00 - 150.00 USD
Nesmith: Dig for Pirate Treasure (Signed)
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Nesmith, Robert I. DIG FOR PIRATE TREASURE. The Devin-Adair Company. 1959. 8vo. xiv, 302, (6) pages. New York. first edition. original blue cloth over pictorial boards, gilt; chipped dust jacket. illustrations. near Fine. inscribed by the author. American Numismatic Association Library bookplate. Approximately half of this book concerns sunken treasure, contrary to its title (which suggests buried treasure). The book includes the story of William Phips and the 'Concepcion', the 'Lutine', the 'Hussar', the Vigo Bay galleons, and several references to Art McKee, the 1715 Fleet and 1733 Fleet. The author was the owner of Foul Anchor Archives, a Rye, New York bookstore dedicated to treasure hunting books, and a noted scholar on Spanish American cobs. Lot weight: 1 lbs 7oz. Subject(s): Buried, Sunken Treasure.