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A View of an American Ship passing Dover for the Port of London.

  • ARTIST: William Elmes

  • PUBLISHER: Published, March 6, 1797, by John Fairburn, 146 Minories, London.

  • MEDIUM: Aquatint and line engraving,

    DATE: 1797.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 9 x 13 5/8" (23 x 34.7 cm)

  • DESCRIPTION: A very scarce print showing an American merchantman passing the Port of Dover on her way to London. This is one of the earliest engraved prints showing the United States ensign.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO:

  • CONDITION: Good condition and color.

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