John Ferguson
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Hello
This question is about the value of a particular Titanic book - I’m not sure if it belongs here or in “marketplace”, so please forgive me if I’ve posted it in the wrong section!
My late father was very interested in shipping and shipwrecks in particular. In his collection is the “Report On The Loss Of The Titanic (S.S.)” produced by the British Court of Enquiry.
The wording on the spine reads 'Enquiry into the Loss of The S.S. "Titanic", Volumes 1 & 2, Report and Evidence' and the book runs to 972 pages. It was published on 30/7/1912.
This is not a reproduction but an original and we believe it may have been owned by Lord Mersey himself, although we have no definitive proof. My father acquired it in 1966 from a clergyman, Canon C.T. Wood. Inside the book is written “Lord Mersey’s own copy, purchased at the sale of his library, Sotheby’s” and the date and the lot number and purchase price (£2!) I don’t know if this inscription was written by Canon Wood or if there was a previous owner. We also have a letter from Canon Wood, offering the book to my father. (My father had previously approached him enquiring if he would be willing to sell.)
My mother was wondering what this book might be worth? She’s not really thinking of selling it but thought it would be interesting to try and find out. Does anybody have any idea - or any suggestions for getting a valuation?
Regards,
John
This question is about the value of a particular Titanic book - I’m not sure if it belongs here or in “marketplace”, so please forgive me if I’ve posted it in the wrong section!
My late father was very interested in shipping and shipwrecks in particular. In his collection is the “Report On The Loss Of The Titanic (S.S.)” produced by the British Court of Enquiry.
The wording on the spine reads 'Enquiry into the Loss of The S.S. "Titanic", Volumes 1 & 2, Report and Evidence' and the book runs to 972 pages. It was published on 30/7/1912.
This is not a reproduction but an original and we believe it may have been owned by Lord Mersey himself, although we have no definitive proof. My father acquired it in 1966 from a clergyman, Canon C.T. Wood. Inside the book is written “Lord Mersey’s own copy, purchased at the sale of his library, Sotheby’s” and the date and the lot number and purchase price (£2!) I don’t know if this inscription was written by Canon Wood or if there was a previous owner. We also have a letter from Canon Wood, offering the book to my father. (My father had previously approached him enquiring if he would be willing to sell.)
My mother was wondering what this book might be worth? She’s not really thinking of selling it but thought it would be interesting to try and find out. Does anybody have any idea - or any suggestions for getting a valuation?
Regards,
John
