1923 Print Buccaneer Sail Gibraltar Strait Trade Wind Cay Pirate Ship XGMC2

This is an original 1923 black and white halftone print of buccaneers sailing in the Gibraltar Strait that connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Small, narrow waterways like this were used for strategic defenses for pirates.

CONDITION

This 88+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +
• Dimensions: Approximately 6 x 4.5 inches; 15 x 11 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 Verrill, Alpheus Hyatt. Artist signature in print - bottom right of image.

Verrill, Alpheus Hyatt

Alpheus Hyatt Verrill (July 23, 1871-Nov. 14, 1954) was an American zoologist, explorer, inventor, illustrator and author. He wrote about various topics including natural history, travel, radio and whaling during his travels to the West Indies, South America, Central America. Theodore Roosevelt claimed: ÒIt was my friend Verrill here, who put the West Indies on the map.Ó He edited the natural history part of WebsterÕs International Dictionary and illustrated his own writings. In 1902 he invented the autochrome process of natural-color photography. During the end of his life he wrote science fiction stories in ÒAmazing StoriesÓ pulp magazines.

Keywords specific to this image: Historic, Boat, Island

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