1930 Print South Georgia Island Atlantic Ocean Shackleton Stanley Rogers XGGC7

This is an original 1930 black and white relief line-block print titled "South Georgia." Depicted in this image is Shackleton's heroic effort to reach the island of South Georgia following the disastrous fate of his Antarctic expedition. He and five companions are depicted approaching the island among the wild hammering of wind, waves and rain.

CONDITION

This 81+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Relief Line-block Print; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 4 x 6.5 inches; 10 x 17 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper is pleased to offer a collection from 1930 of black and white relief line-block prints and color offset lithographs by the noted marine author and illustrator, Stanley Rogers (1888-1961). The images in this collection depict the history and lore of the Atlantic Ocean -- the famous ships that crossed her and the famous, and sometimes infamous, folks who sailed her.

This piece was illustrated by Rogers, Stanley. Artist signature in print - bottom right of image.

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