The Hampton L. Carson Collection of Engraved Portraits of American Naval Commanders and Early American Explorers and Navigators (Classic Reprint): Also American Sea and Land Battles - Couverture souple
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Rare assembled portraits of American naval leaders and early explorers, offered as a single-edition catalog showcases. This book presents a reduced facsimile collection that gathers engravings and mezzotints of famed figures from the birth of the New World to early naval command, highlighting their likenesses and historical significance.
The volume traces a unique period in American history, where many portraits were created when printmaking was still developing. It emphasizes the rarity and quality of the pieces, and why this collection stands out for scholars, collectors, and institutions. The included plates span a range of styles and languages, with notes describing each print’s subject, size, and technique.
- Wide range of subjects, from John Paul Jones to Amerigo Vespucci and Ferdinand Magellan, among others.
- Varied print media, including mezzotints, line engravings, and stipple work, with notes on margins and proofs.
- Detailed lot descriptions, including reduced facsimiles and multiple states of select prints.
- Historical context about the collection’s rarity, provenance, and significance for education and government archives.
Ideal for readers of maritime history, portrait art, and 18th‑ and 19th‑century print culture, this edition will appeal to libraries, universities, and serious collectors seeking a comprehensive, visually rich archive in one volume. It is a fitting reference for those exploring the visual record of early American exploration and naval leadership, and for anyone drawn to the era’s distinctive engraving tradition.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book compiles a remarkable collection of engraved portraits of officers in the United States Navy, capturing their likenesses during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. The author has meticulously gathered these portraits, recognizing the absence of such a collection in existing repositories and the importance of preserving these visual records. The book presents an array of naval heroes, including Commodores John Paul Jones, Isaac Chauncey, Oliver Hazard Perry, and David Porter, among many others. These portraits offer a glimpse into the faces of those who played pivotal roles in shaping the course of American naval history. The book's significance lies in its ability to transport readers back in time, allowing them to connect with the bravery and sacrifice of these naval officers while gaining a deeper understanding of their contributions to the nation's maritime legacy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333487126_0
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