[Rarebooks] FS: 1857 Patent Ship-Steerer in the new Bookin'!

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“JESSE REED'S Patent Ship Steerer”

American, 1857

DISCUSSION: "Jesse Reed's Patent Ship Steerer - Wm. P. Hunt, Proprietor. 
2 Central Wharf, Boston." A testimonial for this handy invention which 
was in use on Collins Line ships, as well as the 'Adriatic', and the 
U.S. Steam Ship 'Niagara'. The signers of the testimonial include the 
famous clipper ship builder Donald McKay. There is a further testimonial 
by Boston shipbuilder Isaac Taylor, with a long list of the vessels he 
has used the device on.

DESCRIPTION: Folded sheet. 8.5"x11".

CONDITION NOTES: Some stains, short closed tears.

PRICE: $50 --

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