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THBPennsylvania. 140 Guns - Original Small Folio N. Currier Lithograph
About Seller
150 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10016
United States
The Old Print Shop, Inc. was founded in New York City in 1988. Specialist art gallery in American art including painting, drawing and printmaking from 1700 to contemporary, antique maps and atlases, artist's books and reference books. Our staff and owners are experts in American art, assist in colle...Read more
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Buy NowApr 11, 2017 - May 9, 2017
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- Lot Description
U. S. Ship of the Line Pennsylvania. 140 Guns. : Tonnage 3,000 - Length from Figurehead to Stern gallery 247 ft. Extreme breadth 85 ft. - Height from bottom of the Keel to top of rail amidships 54 ft. - Total height line to main truck 239 ft. - Draught of water 25 ft. : 404.
Lith. & Pub. by N. Currier, 2 Spruce St., N.Y.
Lithograph handcolored, 1846.
Small folio - image size 8 5/8 x 12 13/16" (21.9 x 32.5 cm).
The Pennsylvania was the largest sailing U.S. warship of its time. It was authorized in 1816 and launched in 1837. The vessel was burned on April 20th, 1861 in the harbor of Norfolk, Virginia to prevent it from falling into Confederate hands.
“Currier and Ives Prints: An Illustrated Checklist.” By Frederic A. Conningham #6334.
“Currier & Ives: A Catalogue Raisonne.” published by Gale Research Co. #6849.
Condition
Good condition, color slightly faded, minor discoloration marks in top of image area. Typical narrow margins on early N. Currier images 1/2" top and sides 3/4" bottom. Will fit in a standard C&I rosewood frame.
Shipping, handling and insurance within the continental United States $20.00 - We will combine shipping on multiple lot purchases.
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The Old Print Ship, Inc.
150 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10016
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