1899 Cover Scientific Constructing Panama Canal La Boca - ORIGINAL SCA1

Please note that this is a cover only.

This is an original 1899 black and white cover for the Scientific American Journal for February 4th (Volume LXXX, No. 5). This cover features images of the work process for constructing the Panama Canal. The images involve the pier at La Boca, Bohio's locks and dam, the Chagres River, the Culebra cut, and the completed Canal.

CONDITION

This 112+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Heavy aging in margins. Moderate creasing.No natural defects. Some heavy surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note there is print on the reverse, as well as moderate wrinkling, creasing, rub, and scuff.

• Product Type: Original Cover; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 10.5 x 15.25 inches; 27 x 39 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)

Keywords specific to this image: constructing, dig, digging, shed, iron, metal, rock, cut, cutting, waterway, water, channel, manmade, mountain, Atlantic, inshore, maritime section, pacific

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