A page from James Maw’s manuscript guide to shipbuilding in the late 18th century. It sold at Charles Miller for £3600.
Containing numerous diagrams, a manuscript manual on 18th century shipbuilding techniques and practices sold for £3600 in a November 5 sale.
Essentially compiled in the 1780s by James Maw, but containing a few later additions, it was among paintings, ship models, marine and other scientific instruments offered by London specialist auction house Charles Miller (24% buyer’s premium).