This is an original 1930 black and white halftone print of a portrait of Sir Walter Raleigh, who was an English aristocrat, writer, poet, solider, courtier, spy and explorer. He was well known for popularizing tobacco in England. He heard there was a "City of Gold" in South America so he sent out to find it. At the end of his life he was imprisoned for allegedly being involved with the plot to kill King James I.
CONDITION
This 81+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.
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Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
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Grade: Very Fine ++
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Dimensions: Approximately 4.5 x 7.5 inches; 11 x 19 cm
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Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
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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: Historic, Man, Globe, Coat of Arms
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