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Prints of the Resolute and Cronstadt...
Prints of the Resolute and Cronstadt...
Item # 618774
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December 20, 1856
ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, December 20, 1856 The most noteworthy item in this issue is: "The Arctic Ship 'Resolute,' Presented To Her Majesty By The American Government", which includes a 6 x 6 inch print of the HMS Resolute, with approximately 10 inches of linear text describing the event (see images). Several related images (with text) show the Cronstadt, and the efforts to free it from the Arctic ice.
Also featured is a nice color print (see). Other prints and news of the day can be found throughout.
The issue is in very good condition and is complete.
Category: Pre-Civil War