{"product_id":"1853-wood-engraving-sovereign-of-the-sea-clipper-ship-sailing-vessel-sails-masts-238918-ygp3-15","title":"1853 Wood Engraving Sovereign of the Sea Clipper Ship Sailing Vessel Sails Masts","description":"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Clipper Ship 'Sovereign of the Seas'\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original 1853 black and white in-text wood engraving of the \u003ci\u003eSovereign of the Seas,\u003c\/i\u003e a clipper ship built in 1852, and famous for setting the 1854 world record for fastest sailing ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black \/ White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Fine +++\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 9.25 x 6 inches; 23 x 15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/b\u003e Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w\/ Full Provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProtection:\u003c\/b\u003e Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeriod Paper is pleased to present a collection of antique wood engravings from the 1853 \u003ci\u003eGleason's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion.\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYGP3A9B3C53 \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Period Paper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16328928133242,"sku":"238918_YGP3_015","price":48.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/8371\/products\/YGP3_015_62fed933-81f9-4674-99c3-35c3fdc88914.jpg?v=1571714277","url":"https:\/\/www.periodpaper.com\/products\/1853-wood-engraving-sovereign-of-the-sea-clipper-ship-sailing-vessel-sails-masts-238918-ygp3-15","provider":"Period Paper Historic Art LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}