Rare manuscript Rotch Whale oil Book 1810-1815

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New Bedford, Mass. Meticulously kept record of the catches of whale oil by the Rotch fleet with mentions of his captains. Separate accounts of Body oil, head oil. Bound in beautiful orignal paper with string and laid into marbled handsome slipcase. Very important early record of American Commerce. Great condition for its age. 25 pp. some blank writing on the inside back cover. 6.25 x 4 in.