Catalogue of the naval models in the South Kensington Museum : Part 1, Admiralty collection of models, &c. Part 2, Collection of models from private sources
by Naval Models
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With 34 albumen prints. 279, 1 pp. 8vo. Bound in half black calf and boards. Signed James Crossland, April, 1866 on front pastedown. Missing ffep. Not in Truthful Lens. Item #309214 This catalogue details the actual vessels, and their models. The collection had just been moved from Somerset House to South Kensington in 1864. The collection was started by Sir Robert Seppings in the early 19th century.
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