1875 Wood Engraving Sloop Santa Martha Bay Limoeiro Grounding Amazon River XGHC1

This is an original 1875 black and white wood engraving of the Sloop Santa Martha that her sailors are trying to get back into deeper waters after the ship ran aground in the Bay of Limoeiro in Brazil.

CONDITION

This 136+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. No creases. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 5.5 x 4 inches; 14 x 10 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)

This piece was illustrated by Riou, Edouard . Artist signature in print - bottom right of image.

Keywords specific to this image: South America, Brazil, Ship, Waterway, Coast, Tropics, Travel, Sailors

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