Up for sale is a Great Black & White Antique Art Print titled "GENERAL OFFICER AND CHIEF OF ENGINEER CORPS; ERECTION OF ADOBE FORT, 1846". This is one of a series of black and white prints that were included in "Edition De Luxe - The Army And Navy Of The United States - 1776-1891, Part 6 - Engineers - - Part Five, Section VI". Published by George Barrie, Boston, Philadelphia, New York. (c) 1890 by G.B. - Circa: 1889-1895.
The prints are on a thin tissue paper that is pasted around the edges to heavy period tan stock paper, and includes text from the book. The stock paper measures approximately 19" x 13". The actual image measures approximately 7 1/2" x 7 1/2".
The official Army & Navy Seal and the spread eagle logo are embossed at the bottom of each sheet.
It is a black and white print in Good- Condition. The print has some discoloration and browning, with no visible tears.
The print is not in perfect condition, but it is still quite nice and very rare.
On the reverse side, there is an additional print titled "Engineers, Defence of Bead of Bridge, 1813" by H. Kirkpatrick. This print has some discoloration and browning, as well.
This would be a wonderful print to add to the collection of any military or history buffs. This print will look great framed!
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