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1853 Wood Engraving Sovereign of the Sea Clipper Ship Sailing Vessel Sails Masts

1853 Wood Engraving Sovereign of the Sea Clipper Ship Sailing Vessel Sails Masts

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"Clipper Ship 'Sovereign of the Seas'"

This is an original 1853 black and white in-text wood engraving of the Sovereign of the Seas, a clipper ship built in 1852, and famous for setting the 1854 world record for fastest sailing ship.

CONDITION

This 161+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

  • Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White
  • Grade: Very Fine +++
  • Dimensions: Approximately 9.25 x 6 inches; 23 x 15 cm
  • Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
  • Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper is pleased to present a collection of antique wood engravings from the 1853 Gleason's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion. Founded by "the father of illustrated journalism" Frederick Gleason in 1851, this 19th century illustrated periodical was published in Boston, Massachusetts. It provides an excellent historical record of people, places, and events important to mid-Victorian America.

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