ENGRAVING "A VIEW OF THE WHALE FISHERY AND THE MANNER OF KILLING BEARS NEAR & ON THE COAST OF
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| Lot number | 2103 |
| Estimate | $900 - $1,200 |
| Opening bid | $450 |
| Category | Fine Art & Prints |
| Auction | Marine Sale: Session I |
| Date | August 6, 2026 at 9:30 AM EDT |
| Auction house | Eldred's |
| Location | East Dennis, Massachusetts |
ENGRAVING "A VIEW OF THE WHALE FISHERY AND THE MANNER OF KILLING BEARS NEAR & ON THE COAST OF GREENLAND" London, 1790 Engraved for Bankes New System of Geography. 7.25" x 10.75". Framed 15.75" x
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