Description: Ceylon & Mauritius Scenes 1856 Perry Expedition litho view print lot x 4 Lot x 4 Prints. (Old Prints, 19th Century Prints, Perry Expedition, Ceylon, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Ethnic Views, Buddhist Temple). Issued 1856, Washington by U.S. Gov. for the official U.S. Government Naval Expedition during 1852-4. Lithographed New York by Sarony & Co. Excellent mid-19th century tinted color lithographed print lot depicting this scene from Perry's expedition to Japan. Among the first American published views of this Asian site and the region in general taken from life. Still largely under valued and appreciated, these views are an important printed historical visual artifact issued during the expansion of United States in the middle of the 19th century. Paper and image remains clean and well preserved with a fine patina and visual appeal. Note any small age spotting or toning. Great images. Please study pics, they capture how the lot survives. Sheets measure c. 8 1/2 " x 11 1/2". Printed area measures c. 6 1/2" x 9 1/2". [R33346]
Price: 127.5 USD
Location: Dover, New Hampshire
End Time: 2025-01-29T20:05:59.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.95 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Print
