James Cook British Explorer Naval Officer 1886 Ball engraved portrait Potomac River In Fair to Good antiquarian

In Fair to Good antiquarian condition

and Uruguay

Illustrated with an engraved ship rigging plate

Light old damp staining in wide blank margins

Both sheets worthy of display or adding to a collection of cartoon artist images

James Cook British Explorer Naval Officer 1886 Ball engraved portrait Potomac River In Fair to Good antiquarianJames Cook. (Old Prints, 19th Century Prints, Engraved Portraits, Explorers, British Naval Officers, James Cook). Issued 1886, New York by H. B. Ball's Sons. Late 19th century steel engraved folio sheet portrait. Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, scattered age spotting as seen, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Sheet measures c. 17" H x 12 1 2" W. Engraved area measures c. 10" H x 7" W. [R32703].