1862 Wood Engraving HMS Caledonia Ironclad Frigate Woolwich Dockyard YHW2 XAFA5 This is an original 1931

This is an original 1931 color with silver ink print ad for Alcoa Albron Powder for Aluminum Paint by the Aluminum Company of America

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This dramatic ad uses an intense variety of darks and lights throughout the piece creating a visually interesting composition

1862 Wood Engraving HMS Caledonia Ironclad Frigate Woolwich Dockyard YHW2 XAFA5 This is an original 1931This is an original 1862 black and white in text wood engraving of the launch of ironclad frigate, HMS Caledonia, at the Woolwich Dockyard in England. The Caledonia also has the historical distinction of being the first ever armored flagship of the British Royal Navy. CONDITION This 150+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +. Moderate foxing and aging. Light wrinkling. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Some light surface rub.