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Destruction of the Rebel Monster "Merrimac" off Craney Island May 11th 1862

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  • PUBLISHER: Pubd. by Currier & Ives, 152 Nassau St. N.Y.

  • MEDIUM: Lithograph handcolored,

    DATE: Undated.

  • EDITION SIZE: Small folio - image size 7 15/16 x 12" (20.1 x 30.5 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: aka, C.S.S. Virginia. She was destroyed to prevent capture by Union forces.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO: This impression spells out "Published by Currier & Ives" other impressions "Pub. by Currier & Ives."

  • CONDITION: Good condition, full original color. Small tear in left margin well outside image area.

  • REFERENCE: Conninghan #1572; Gale 1707.

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