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[Schooner Yacht America off Dunnose Isle of Wight.]
[Schooner Yacht America off Dunnose Isle of Wight.]
[Joseph Miles Gilbert. G. E. Hicks.]
[Rowney & Co.][n.d., c.1851.]
Lithograph, rare. Sheet: 345 x 305mm (13½ x 12"). Pin holes, damage and surface dirt.
A marine scene showing the Schooner Yacht 'America' sailing off the coast of the Isle of Wight in 1851. 'America', built by a syndicate of members of the New York Sailing Club, won the Royal Yacht Squadron's race around the Isle of Wight, and was awared the '£100 Cup'. Now known as 'The America's Cup', it is the oldest international sporting trophy.
[Ref: 44722]   £450.00  
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To the Merchants Shipowners, and Inhabitants of Poole,
To the Merchants Shipowners, and Inhabitants of Poole, This View of the Harbour, is most Respectfully inscribed by their obedient Servant, Rich.d And.w Grove.
On Stone by L. Haghe. J.M. Gilbert del.t. Day & Haghe Lith.rs to the King, Gate St. Linc. Inn F.ds.
Pub.d by R.A. Grove, Lymington, Hants May 1833.
Lithograph on india with hand colour, very scarce. India 385 x 545mm (15¼ x 21½"). Laid on new paper.
A superb view of the working boats in Poole Harbour, including a rowing boat with lobster pots.
Not in Abbey Scenery.
[Ref: 30909]   £950.00  
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