Whalemen's Shipping Paper (1840) – Collections & Research

Printed document, varying in size and format, usually found on a single sheet of heavy grade paper of fairly large proportions. "Whalemen's Shipping Paper" was often printed across the top, with some examples displaying eagles, shields, ribbons, etc., engraved along the upper margin. Conditions of the agreement for the voyage were printed on the front … Continue reading "Whalemen’s Shipping Paper (1840)"

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