1942 Print Captain John Paul Jones Navy United States American Cartoon Kane FZ3

This is an original 1942 halftone print of Captain John Paul Jones with a hand gun to a sailors head. The caption writes, "Jones never surrendered. This old print in the Grenville Kane collection shows the enraged captain threatening a sailor who dared strike his colors." Jones was born in Scotland and moved to Virginia when he was a teenager, and became the first naval hero during the American Revolutionary War. He is sometimes known as the "Father of the American Navy."

CONDITION

This 69+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 4.75 x 6 inches; 12 x 15 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)

Keywords specific to this image: sailing, war, uniform, outfit, navy

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