War of 1812 JAMES LAWRENCE Chesapeake DON'T GIVE UP SHIP ~ 1865 Print Engraving

Description: DEATH OF CAPTAIN LAWRENCE A HIGH QUALITY STEEL ENGRAVING BOOKPLATE FROM THE 1860'S!! PERFECT FOR FRAMING AS AN ART PRINT FOR YOUR DEN !! VERY ANTIQUE & OLD WORLD LOOKING. ITEM(s) OVER 135 YEARS OLD!! James Lawrence (1781-1813) was an American naval officer, born in Burlington, New Jersey. He joined the U.S. Navy as a midshipman at the age of 17 and in 1802 was commissioned lieutenant. He participated in the war against Tripoli in 1804. He was promoted to master commandant in 1811 and to captain two years later. During the War of 1812, Lawrence commanded the Hornet, which defeated the British vessel Peacock. On May 6, 1813, he was given command of the frigate Chesapeake, which on June 1, 1813, engaged the British frigate Shannon in a 15-minute battle off the Massachusetts coast. The Chesapeake was heavily damaged and captured. Lawrence, although fatally wounded, issued a final command: "Tell the men to fire faster and not to give up the ship; fight her till she sinks." SIZE: Image size in inches is 5 1/2" x 6 3/4", overall page size is 7" x 10". CONDITION:Condition is clean. (item is 135+ years old). Thick rag stock paper with nothing on reverse. SHIPPING:Buyers to pay shipping/handling, domestic orders receives priority mail, international orders receive regular mail. We pack properly to protect your item! An engraving is an intaglio process of printing, with the design to be produced is cut below the surface of the plate (made of copper, steel or wood), and the incised lines are filled with ink that is then transferred to paper. The portraits on our currency are good examples of engraved images. A Photogravure is an intaglio process in which the plate is produced photographically. The item(s) being sold is an image on paper made from the original master and IS NOT a block of wood or steel. IMAGE IS MUCH SHARPER AND CLEARER THAN SCAN SHOWS !! THIS IS AN ACTUAL ENGRAVING FROM THE 1860's! NOT A REPRODUCTION! Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.

Price: 11.99 USD

Location: New Providence, New Jersey

End Time: 2025-01-02T13:25:39.000Z

Shipping Cost: 7.95 USD