Antique Print of the Landing at Gorahama by Hawks, 1856

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Antique print titled ‘first landing at gorahama‘. Lithograph of the landing of the american squadron at gorahama. This print originates … Read more Antique print titled ‘first landing at gorahama‘. Lithograph of the landing of the american squadron at gorahama. This print originates from 'narrative of the expedition of an american squadron to the china seas and japan, performed in the years 1852, 1853, and 1854, under the command of commodore m.c. Perry (\.)' by francis l. Hawks. Artists and engravers: lithographs after w. Heine and e. Brown. Condition: fair/good, general age-related toning. Large stain in upper left corner. Minor wear and foxing, blank verso. Please study image carefully. Date: 1856 overall size: 29 x 20.5 cm. Image size: 23 x 15 cm. Whilst cartography holds a special place in our collection, we also offer thousands of antique prints covering fields of interest as diverse as architecture, natural history, religion, ethnology and many more. Antique prints have long been appreciated for both their aesthetic and investment value. They were the product of engraved, etched or lithographed plates. These plates were handmade out of wood or metal, which required an incredible level of skill, patience and craftsmanship. See less