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Admiral GEORGE COCKBURN Burned Washington 1837 mezzotint engraving Colburn pinx

Description: DESCRIPTION: They may tear down our statues, but not your wall. Absolutely perfect example of Henry Coburn Publisher really captures this wonderful mezzotint rendering sculpted from artist John James Halls AND THIS IS THE ORIGINAL. Please grab as this is the only one you will ever see. Let it grow in value while you enjoy looking every day. For your history and ownership is an antique Capt. Brenton's Naval History 1837. Image size is the following portraits are all octavo sized, on paper. ca. 8 3/4 x 6 1/4 inches Image size 5" X 7 3/4" not including that magnificent text. ADMIRAL GEORGE COCKBURN Major General of Marines After he BURNED Washington DCan honorary title conferred upon him in 1821 after his raid on Washington, he was knighted in the Order of the Bath. In 1815, when Napoleon surrendered at the Battle of Waterloo, the deposed French emperor was put in Cockburn’s charge for transportation to the island of St. Helena. As a captain he was present at the Battle of Cape St Vincent in February 1797 during the French Revolutionary Wars and commanded the naval support at the reduction of Martinique in February 1809 during the Napoleonic Wars. He also directed the capture and Burning of Washington on 24 August 1814 as an advisor to Major General Robert Ross during the War of 1812. He went on to be First Naval Lord and in that capacity sought to improve the standards of gunnery in the fleet, forming a gunnery school at Portsmouth. Later he ensured that the Navy had the latest steam and screw technology and put emphasis on the ability to manage seamen without the need to resort to physical punishment. Wonderful mezzotint engraving. CONDITION: Please know, there is no foxing, which means if touched, your fingers will not fall off. If your elbow touches, your elbow will not fall off Pristine condition. Please view ALL photos as they have a close up to provide a fine idea of quality. Please email with questions prior to bidding. SHIPPING & HANDLING: Package will be very tight with three pieces of corrugated with heavy duty slip to notebook store until it goes to the framer. Well protected. Will be USPS. Multiple winners in one shipping amount.

Price: 94.5 USD

Location: Canton, Georgia

End Time: 2024-09-25T10:50:38.000Z

Shipping Cost: 12.5 USD

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Admiral GEORGE COCKBURN Burned Washington 1837 mezzotint engraving Colburn pinxAdmiral GEORGE COCKBURN Burned Washington 1837 mezzotint engraving Colburn pinxAdmiral GEORGE COCKBURN Burned Washington 1837 mezzotint engraving Colburn pinxAdmiral GEORGE COCKBURN Burned Washington 1837 mezzotint engraving Colburn pinx

Item Specifics

Restocking Fee: No

Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 14 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Type: Print

Listed By: Dealer or Reseller

Year of Production: 1837

Size: Small (up to 12in.)

Color: Black

Date of Creation: 1800-1899

Style: Intaglio Engraving

Material: Engraving

Production Technique: Engraving

Subject: Famous People

Print Surface: cotton

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