1907 Print De Grasse Rodney Admiral Navy Surrender Battle Saintes Jamaica XGYB5

This is an original 1907 black and white halftone print of French Admiral François Joseph Paul de Grasse surrendering to British Admiral George Brydges Rodney at the Battle of the Saintes on April 12, 1782. This battle occurred during the American War of Independence and forced the French and Spanish to abandon their planned invasion of Jamaica in the Carribean Sea.

CONDITION

This 104+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No creases. Original portfolio crease. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is a small dark spot in the top margin.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 3.5 x 5.5 inches; 9 x 14 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: Carribean, Sea, France, Britain, Sword, Ville de Paris, American War of Independence, West Indies

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