1873 Wood Engraving Art HMS Devastation Ship British Royal Navy Victorian YTG6

"The Trial Trip of HMS Devastation"

This is an original 1873 black and white in-text wood engraving of a pair of illustrations that depicts the sea trials of the Devastation-class ironclad mastless turret ship, HMS Devastation, of the British Royal Navy during the Victorian era. The ship was broken up and scrapped in 1908.

CONDITION

This 140+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Moderate aging in margins. Light creasing. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Some light surface rub. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 9.75 x 13.5 inches; 25 x 34 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)

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Keywords specific to this image: Nautical, Ocean, Military, Sailor, Sailing

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