1898 Article Scientific Ship New Orleans Rapid-Fire Gun - ORIGINAL SCA1

This is an original 1898 2-page article (comprising two separate single-sided pages, both with print on the reverse) from the Scientific American Journal from May 21st. This article is entitled "The Rapid-Fire Guns of The 'New Orleans'", and it details the artillery and guns that are mounted on this battleship.

CONDITION

This 113+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Heavy aging in margins. Moderate creasing.No natural defects. Some moderate surface rub. No tears. Light moisture wrinkling. This is a two-page article comprising two separate pages, both with print on the reverse. Please also note that this print has a moderate amount of wrinkling.

• Product Type: Original Print Article; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 10.5 x 15 inches; 27 x 38 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: breech, ammunition, fire, firing, defense, battle, ship, war, wartime, caliber, range, military, fighting tops, mast, Captain Folger, Canet, muzzle, velocity, Commodore Dewey, trunnion

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