ENGRAVING: "The Benin Expedition: The First Fight at Ologbo".engraving from Illustrated London News; Supplement: April 10, 1897

Illustrated London News

Published by Illustrated London News, NY, 1897

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full page engraving showing the first firing from the British troops with Colonel Hamilton, Lieutenant Fyler in charge routing the insurgents. very nice & suitable for framing [The Benin Expedition of 1897 was a punitive expedition by a United Kingdom force of 1,200 under Admiral Sir Harry Rawson in response to the defeat of a previous British-led invasion force under Acting Consul General James Philips (which had left all but two men dead).[1] Rawson's troops captured, burned, and looted Benin City, bringing to an end the West African Kingdom of Benin. As a result much of the country s art, including the Benin Bronzes, was either destroyed, looted or dispersed.} Size: 11'' x 15.5". Seller Inventory # 046005a

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Bibliographic Details

Title: ENGRAVING: "The Benin Expedition: The First ...
Publisher: Illustrated London News, NY
Publication Date: 1897
Binding: Unbound
Illustrator: Seppings-Wright, H.C. (Henry Charles)
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 1st.

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