Original 1860 Antique Engraving FORT MOULTRIE Charleston Harbor South Carolina For Sale

Originalantique woodblock engraving titled "Fort Moultrie (Sullivan's Island).Charleston,South Carolina, in the Distance,"printedmore than 125 years ago.

• An American flag flies froma pole on the fort's roof, and smoke billows from a steamship crossingthe harbor.
• The image areameasures a generous23.3 x 35.3 cm [9¼" x 14"], on a larger sheet.
• It was published in the November 17, 1860 edition of Harper'sWeekly,and letterpress text on the reverse side includes a description of thecityand harbor of Charleston.
• Five weeks after this issue was printed, the Uniongarrison evacuated Fort Moultrie and relocated to Fort Sumter, whichwas more defendable and had a better chance of reinforcement andresupply.
• Condition: This full page is in very goodcondition, printed on a lightweight paper with a few faint creases andsome tiny closed edge tearsin the margins at left and right. Pleasesee the scans, which include a view of the reverse side and a closerlook atthe text on Charleston, and feel freeto ask any questions.
• This is an original, authentic antique engraving, nota reproduction or modern reprint, and it is fully guaranteed to begenuine.
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