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"International Match of American and British Riflemen at Creedmoor, New York: Bird's-Eye View of the Ground", Illustrated London News

Subject: Long Island, New York

Period: 1877 (published)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
13.6 x 9.2 inches
34.5 x 23.4 cm
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This wonderful engraving depicts an international rifle-match between American and English marksmen in Creedmoor, Queens County, Long Island. The contest grounds are described as follows in the text on verso: "As level as a billiard-table, they afford twenty separate ranges, each of which can be used at distances varying from a hundred to a thousand yards, without the use of elevated firing stands, found necessary upon most English and Canadian rifle-ranges." The team of American marksmen claimed victory in this match. Published in the October 6th, 1877 issue of The Illustrated London News.

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Condition: A

A nice impression, near fine.

Estimate: $40 - $60

Sold for: $16

Closed on 11/20/2024

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