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Invoice for a Wapping chartseller
Bo.t of Mich.l Watson Jun.r Stationer, Book & Chart Seller
Ephemera
- Author: WATSON, Michael
- Publication place: London,
- Publisher: 340 Wapping, near the Hermitage Stairs,
- Publication date: 21st August, 1845.
- Physical description: Invoice with engraved header.
- Dimensions: 160 by 195mm. (6.25 by 7.75 inches).
- Inventory reference: 12848
Notes
Receipt, signed by E. Kannies for M. Watson, for the supply of a log book and other items to Captain Weare of the barque "Albion". Michael Watson Jun.r, son of Michael Watson, shipowner, of the same address, was the "General and Twopenny Post Receiver" in Wapping from 1805 until after 1849. The handwritten receipt which records a delivery address of 1 Simpson Gardens, to the care of Mrs Minto, has an engraved header including his name, address, and a vignette of "Hope" seated upon an anchor with ships in the background. He offered "Pilots Charts and Books on Navigation".
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Saturday: by appointment
Closed: all bank holidays and 1-31 August
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