1908 Print Thomas Lipton Racer Yacht Shamrock IV Launch ORIGINAL HISTORIC SEM1 PS5 LF2A10B29C85

LF2A10B29C85

featuring the Caveat Aedificator under Ferguson Patent

This is an original 1898 black and white wood engraving of a home in Manhao

Hill & Company located at 201 to 211 State Street

This piece was illustrated by Fortuny

1908 Print Thomas Lipton Racer Yacht Shamrock IV Launch ORIGINAL HISTORIC SEM1 PS5 LF2A10B29C85This is a rare original 1908 halftone print of Sir Thomas Lipton's racing yacht, the Shamrock IV, being prepared for its launch into the water; it launched in an unusual way by merely sinking the pontoon boat that it was built on. This was the first vessel of its kind to be lit with electricity. CONDITION This 103+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Moderate aging throughout. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. Some heavy surface rub. No tears. No