^Lot 167 Daley: Treasure

Daley, Robert. TREASURE. Pocket Books, Inc., New York. 1986. 16mo. viii, 405, (3) pages. original pictorial card covers. Pocket Books reprint edition. B&w photos. English text. Very Good. This book is the harrowing true story of legendary modern treasure hunter Mel Fisher and his obsessive, 21-year search for the sunken 1622 Spanish galleon, Nuestra Senora de Atocha. The book chronicles the extreme physical and financial hardships endured by the salvage crew—including shark encounters, legal blockades, bankruptcies, and the tragic deaths of crew members—before ultimately discovering a historic $400 million jackpot of silver, gold, and emeralds off the coast of Key West, Florida. Lot weight: 0 lbs 9oz. Subject(s): Sunken Treasure.