The Hampton L Carson Collection of Engraved Portraits of American Naval Commanders and Early American Explorers and Navigators Also American Sea and Land Battles Classic Reprint
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
- Softcover
- New

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- Title
- The Hampton L Carson Collection of Engraved Portraits of American Naval Commanders and Early American Explorers and Navigators Also American Sea and Land Battles Classic Reprint
- Author
- Hampton Lawrence Carson
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- PAP
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1333487126
- ISBN 13
- 9781333487126
- Item weight
- 227 grams
The volume traces a unique period in American history, where many portraits were created when printmaking was still developing. It emphasizes the rarity and quality of the pieces, and why this collection stands out for scholars, collectors, and institutions. The included plates span a range of styles and languages, with notes describing each print’s subject, size, and technique.
- Wide range of subjects, from John Paul Jones to Amerigo Vespucci and Ferdinand Magellan, among others.
- Varied print media, including mezzotints, line engravings, and stipple work, with notes on margins and proofs.
- Detailed lot descriptions, including reduced facsimiles and multiple states of select prints.
- Historical context about the collection’s rarity, provenance, and significance for education and government archives.
Ideal for readers of maritime history, portrait art, and 18th‑ and 19th‑century print culture, this edition will appeal to libraries, universities, and serious collectors seeking a comprehensive, visually rich archive in one volume. It is a fitting reference for those exploring the visual record of early American exploration and naval leadership, and for anyone drawn to the era’s distinctive engraving tradition.
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