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Chromolithographic Print: "Destruction of Admiral Cervera's Fleet at Santiago De Cuba, July 3rd, 1898" showing battle scene and inset at upper right is circular portrait of W.(infield) S.(cott) Schley (1839-1909)
by (Spanish-American War) Smith, Xanthus
- Used
- Condition
- Framed and glazed
- Seller
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New York, New York, United States
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About This Item
Philadelphia: J. Hoover & Sons, 1898. Image 27 x 17 1/2 inches. Framed and glazed. Image 27 x 17 1/2 inches. Schley was selected "at the opening of the Spanish-American War to command the Flying Squadron at Hampton Roads...when Cevera's ships reached Martinique, the Flying Squadron...at 9:35 (July3, 1898) the Spanish ships emerged from the harbor (of Santiago) and turned westward, Schley's flagship, the Brooklyn, westernmost of the blockading line..."
Xanthus Russell Smith (1839-1929) comes from a Family of Philadelphia Artists. He was the som of Russell Smith.
Xanthus Russell Smith (1839-1929) comes from a Family of Philadelphia Artists. He was the som of Russell Smith.
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- Bookseller
- James Cummins Bookseller
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 40301
- Title
- Chromolithographic Print: "Destruction of Admiral Cervera's Fleet at Santiago De Cuba, July 3rd, 1898" showing battle scene and inset at upper right is circular portrait of W.(infield) S.(cott) Schley (1839-1909)
- Author
- (Spanish-American War) Smith, Xanthus
- Format/Binding
- Image 27 x 17 1/2 inches
- Book Condition
- Used - Framed and glazed
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- J. Hoover & Sons
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1898
- Keywords
- Spanish-American War | Chromolithography | Naval
- Bookseller catalogs
- Americana; Illustrated Books; History, Travel & Geography;
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About the Seller
James Cummins Bookseller
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New York, New York
About James Cummins Bookseller
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