$444
John S. Johnston (British/American, born c. 1839-1899) Lot of Five Yachting Images: Columbia & Shamrock , Shamrock , Valkyrie III , Cicada , and Robin Hood . Unsigned, sailing vessels inscribed l.c., Columbia & Shamrock and Shamrock inscribed "COPYRIGHT 1899, BY J.S. JOHNSTON, N.Y." l.r., Cicada inscribed "COPYRIGHT 1898, BY J.S. JOHNSTON, N.Y." l.r.. Albumen prints on paper, approximate sizes 6 1/2 x 8 1/4 in. (16.5 x 21.0 cm), unframed. Condition: Minor wear/nicks to edges, toning, mild rippling. Literature: The views of Cicada presented here (image no. 628) was published in Rudder magazine, August 1898, pg. 292. The toning is mild, as is the wear to the edges.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-09-11
