Cherbourg from the Sea, and Men-of-War antique print c1858

$125.00

Naval Battle off Cherbourg. Mooring-Ground for Men-of-War ships – with descriptive text.

Pair of original wood engravings of the new French port at Cherbourg. Published on July 31, 1858 in The Illustrated London News. The Illustrated London News was the first graphic newspaper. Finely engraved illustrations of important events and discoveries from around the world ensured the success of this publication. The engraved illustrations have always been collected, hand-coloured for further appreciation, and hung on the walls of even the most humble establishment.

Page size is 275 x 395mm (10.75 x 15.5 inches).