Antique Civil War Wood Engravings Double Sided Publication Leaf Group

Group of antique 19th century historical engravings with Civil War and American topographical subject matter, including two separate sheets and one double-sided antique publication leaf. Subjects include Petersburg Gap, Front Royal Manassas Gap Railroad Blue Ridge Mountains in the Distance The Federal Army Entering the Town, and Terrible Effect of a Discharge of Grape from Fort Jackson on the Federal Gunboat Iroquois. This is a strong and visually appealing group of authentic antique paper with military, scenic, and historical crossover appeal.

The Petersburg Gap image has the handsome panoramic look collectors want in antique American landscape engravings, with a rocky foreground opening to distant mountains and water. The Front Royal and Manassas Gap Railroad scene adds strong Civil War and Shenandoah interest, combining troops, rail reference, and Blue Ridge setting in a composition rich with period detail. The Fort Jackson and Gunboat Iroquois engraving is the most dramatic of the group, depicting an explosive wartime naval moment with real visual energy. All pieces show the age, typography, and engraved character expected of antique publication material rather than later decorative reproductions. One retains an old dealer label identifying it as a wood engraving dated 1872. Please note that one item in the group is a double-sided antique publication leaf with engravings printed on both sides. The lot is therefore being offered as a group of antique engraved paper items rather than three fully separate single-sided sheets. Please review all photographs carefully for condition, toning, edge wear, folds, text, and overall presentation. These are antique paper items and should be handled and stored accordingly. Carefully packed with professional materials for. Offered by Black Swan Sales, rare vintage art with character.

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