SOLD
75.00USD+ buyer's premium (15.00)
This item SOLD at 2026 Apr 25 @ 14:00UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
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SESSION 1:
Books: 1 to 415
Auction Catalogs & Dealer Fixed Pricelists: 416 to 468
Journals, Magazines & Newsletters: 469 to 487
Maps: 488 to 491
Postcards: 492 to 494
VHS Tapes: 495 to 498
DVDs: 499 to 503
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Mathewson, R. Duncan, III. TREASURE OF THE ATOCHA - A FOUR HUNDRED MILLION DOLLAR ARCHAEOLOGICAL ADVENTURE. Pisces Books, New York. 1986. 8vo. 160 pages. original black embossed cloth, gilt, jacket. Signed and inscribed by Mel Fisher. Published in conjunction with the Seafarers Heritage Library. Mapped endpages. Appendices. Bibliography. Maps. B&w and color photos and illustrations throughout. English text. Fine. This book tells the story of the finding and salvage of the 'Atocha', which sank off Key West, Florida in 1622, from the archaeologist's perspective. The author was the lead archaeologist who worked on the 'Atocha' salvage. Lot weight: 1 lbs 5oz. Subject(s): Sunken Treasure.
Auction Location:
12472 Lake Underhill Rd #178, Orlando, Florida, 32828, United States
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