2021-02 Raynors HCA Live
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Original Hand-Drawn Illustrated Calling Card Pen-and-Ink Depiction featuring the Battle Between the USS Ironclad Monitor and the CSA Merrimac at Hampton Roads, Virginia, Choice Very Fine. This original Hand-Drawn Civil War Period Pen-and-Ink depiction of the historic Battle between the "Monitor and Merrimack" also known as the "Battle of Hampton Roads" took place on March 9, 1862 in the American Civil War. This Hand-Drawn Illustrated Calling Card measures 2.5" x 3.75" and is from a Joshua Rice. Inscribed upon its blank back by Rice, "From Joshua G. Rice To His Friend." This historic naval engagement commenced at Hampton Roads, Virginia, a harbor at the mouth of the James River. It is notable as history's first duel between Ironclad Warships, and documented the beginning of a new era of naval warfare. Exquisitely executed and certainly unique. This Hand-drawn Pen-and-Ink also featuring a large Union Shield and bunting with the famous battle between the two Ironclads illustrated below. A significant period depiction of perhaps the most important and famous Civil War Naval history battle. A small yet notable item for display.
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