Brockhaus, F.A.
1870

Seewesen (Sailing Ship with Rigging)

DESCRIPTION: Original antique steel engraving of a 19th sailing ship and its rigging. Ship dates to the early period when ships converted from sail to steam- a single smokestack is visible amidships. Details of numerous ship's blocks, sails, spars, and nautical knots. Plate 12. Leipzig, Germany.

CREATOR: Brockhaus, F.A.

PUBLICATION DATE: 1870

GEOGRAPHIC AREA: Germany

BODY OF WATER: N/A

CONDITION: Very Good Clean on strong paper with almost imperceptible foxing. No folds. Remnant of binder's stub on verso. Watermarked, chain-laid paper.

COLORING: Contemporary hand color.

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SIZE: 11 " x 8 "

ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 1

PRICE: $190

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