This is a matted, antique engraving, from Harper's Weekly, an illustrated newspaper published in New York in 1863. The prints in this series have text on the reverse, and are printed on what is called rag paper, an antique paper that is stronger and far more long lasting than the newspaper we know today. 


TITLE: THE PIRATES OFF NEW ENGLAND --  1. THE PIRATE TACONY BURNING MERCHANT VESSELS AND FISHING CRAFT; 2. THE REVENUE CUTTER, CALEB CUSHING, BLOWN UP BY REED AND THE OTHER PIRATES WHO HAD SEIZED HER (See pictures for smaller text)

ARTIST: NOT IDENTIFIED
                                                                                                                                            

CONDITION: EXCELLENT -- The prints in this series are clear, clean, and bright. No creasing, folds or tears. A really nice image. Excellent definition. Nice clean, sharp lines. Good margins. 

This engraving is about 165 years old and guaranteed to be original. It is an authentic old print from the aforementioned publication, and NOT A REPRODUCTION.

The visible part of the print, including the white border (if any) is about 10" x 15". Matted the print measures 16" x 20". This is a standard size matte that will fit into a standard size frame. No custom framing required.


About the Mats

All of our prints are bevel matted in a very high quality, and simple off-white/ivory matting. The backing, WHICH IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE PRINT, also meets the same high quality standard. We take pride in what we sell. Look at our feedback. 

All mats are acid-free and the small piece of tape used to attach the print to the top of the mat is artists tape. This print is truly ready to be framed and preserved.


Some Comments about Our Mats

Always a wonderful transaction. Will buy again. Awesome Prints & Mats!!!!!
Beautiful Print. Awesome Mat! Fab pkg. Rapid ship. Bought 4 MORE! A++++
As always, a very fine print & mat, well-packed & promptly shipped: A+
This print is better than I imagined, the mat is fabulous, everything is perfect
THANK YOU! JUST AS DESCRIBED. GREAT MATTING! A+A+A+
Great vendor. Nicely packaged and matted. Highly recommend this vendor.
Great matted print, excellent transaction in every way, A+++ - thank you!
Thanks.... great item and nicely matted and shipped!!!
Beautiful print and matte, great shape, great packaging, quick service.
Beautifully matted, just as described. A+ seller!
Great print artfully matted. Prompt service. Thanks. 
Great service-prompt delivery-beautifully matted-perfection! Will buy from again


General Information 

If you have a question, don't hesitate to contact us. We are happy to answer questions and can usually do so within 24 hours.

Return policy: Please be assured that we strive to provide our customers and potential customers with accurate descriptions, and we always do our best to mention any condition issues worth noting. If you are ever dissatisfied with a purchase from us, please contact us immediately. We stand behind what we sell and will do our best to accommodate. All of our items have a full return policy, less return shipping (unless we goofed).


ALL OF OUR MATTED PRINTS ARE WRAPPED IN A CLEAR CELLOPHANE ENVELOPE THAT PROTECTS THE PRINT DURING SHIPPING AND IS PERFECT FOR GIFT GIVING.