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U. S. Navy Constitution War of 1812 Decatur Original article from Century Magazine, Volume XLVI, July 1893, 15 pp. (loose), ten beautiful and detailed steel engravings. Good condition (two dog ears). Great account of Naval Action, "Laurels of the American Tar in 1812, Notes on American Seamanship and Gunnery, the Overweight of English-French Metal, and the Untrustworthiness of the English, Report of the Shannon's Victory over the Chesapeake." Article by Edgar S. Maclay. During the last half of the 19th century Harper's Weekly and Century Magazine Published many great articles on current and recent events in history, both national and international, the arts, World Travel and much more. Though photography was developed (forgive the pun) during the 1840s the preferred medium for magazine illustration was the great art of steel engraving. Follow This Link to More 19th c. Articles From Century Magazine Like This One Follow This Link to More 19th c. Articles From Century Magazine on Maritime 19 c. More of Our Paper Ephemera on eBay Use of Paypal brings quickest delivery. Ron O'Callaghan, Oriental Rug Review, Sinclair Hill Road, New Hampton, NH, U.S.A. 03256, (603) 744-9191. Check out our other e-Bay auctions for more neat, old stuff Our Oriental Rug Review/Asian Trade eBay StoreClick on the illustration below to Enter our storeFollow this link to our eBay store where you will find other items like this one among many other types.
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