^Lot 449 Nesmith: Dig for Pirate Treasure

Nesmith, Robert I. DIG FOR PIRATE TREASURE. Bonanza Books, New York. 1958. 12mo. x, 302 pages. original ochre cloth, lettered in black, jacket. Reprint edition. Bibliography. B&w photos and illustrations. 7 b&w coin plates. English text. jacket is rubbed and chipped. Very Good. Approximately half of this book concerns sunken treasure, contrary to its title (which suggests buried treasure). The book includes the story of William Phips and the 'Concepcion', the 'Lutine', the 'Hussar', the Vigo Bay galleons, and several references to Art McKee, the 1715 Fleet and 1733 Fleet. The author was the owner of Foul Anchor Archives, a Rye, New York bookstore dedicated to treasure hunting books, and a noted scholar on Spanish American cobs. Lot weight: 1 lbs 1oz. Subject(s): Sunken, Buried Treasure.