Famous Cork Maritime Family Co. Cork Manuscript: Roberts (C...

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183 - Famous Cork Maritime FamilyCo. Cork Manuscript: Roberts (Capt. R.E.) of

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Famous Cork Maritime Family

Co. Cork Manuscript: Roberts (Capt. R.E.) of "Simla" Glenbrook, Passage West," Folio Day-book for Cork boat-builder, for 1939. Contains letters to him, drafts of his replies, and notes. Orders range from yachts, and their accoutrements to punts and dinghies. Clients include C.W. Read, solicitor (re insurance claim for gangway accident on the S.S. Amarglin), Miss Hill ('daughter of H. Hill, Architect, re yacht "Yodash"), A.J. Wolfe (yacht "Marion"), J.F. Quain of Ardmore, etc. etc., cloth. As a m/ss., w.a.f. (1)

* Capt. R.E. was a direct relative of Capt. R.R. Roberts of 'The Sirius,' the first steamship to cross the Atlantic entirely on steam.

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+ Calendar 2025-04-30 11:00:00 2025-05-01 23:59:59 Europe/London Rare Book & Collectors' Sale Day 1 - Lots 1 - 394 Day 2 - Lots 395 - 717 Viewing At: Our Auction Rooms, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland. R95 XV05 Auction At: The Avalon House Hotel, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny R95 NA06 Rare Books , Manuscripts, Historical and Political Ephemera, Rare Statistical Surveys, Photographs, Modern and Limited Signed Editions, Atlases and Maps, Coins, G.A.A. Trophies, Medals and Sporting Memorabilia. Approx. 700 Lots. Pre-Sale Condition Reports will not be provided on Multiple-Item lots or on lots with an estimate below € 500. All such lots are sold 'as is' and with all faults. Fonsie Mealy Auctioneers

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30th Apr 25 at 11am BST