Harper's Ferry from Loudoun Heights Bolivar - Union Generals Canby Tyler & King

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This is a vintage woodcut engraving titled "View from Loudoun Heights, Va., Showing Harper's Ferry, Maryland heights, Bolivar, ect.." The engraving is in very good condition and was published in Frank Leslies Illustrated History of the Civil War in 1895. Harpers Ferry is a historic town in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States. In many books the town is called "Harper's Ferry" with an apostrophe.[3] It is situated at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers where the U.S. states of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia meet. The town is located on a low-lying flood plain created by the two rivers and surrounded by higher ground. Historically, Harpers Ferry is best known for John Brown's raid on the Armory in 1859 and its role in the American Civil War. As of the 2009 United States Census Bureau estimates, the town had a population of 313.[4]The lower part of Harpers Ferry is located within Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Most of the remainder, which includes the more highly populated area, is included in the separate Harpers Ferry Historic District. Two other National Register of Historic Places properties adjoin the town: the B & O Railroad Potomac River Crossing and St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church.The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) headquarters is located in Harpers Ferry and the town is one of only a few through which the Appalachian Trail passes directly. Harpers Ferry is also an outdoor recreation destination. Popular activities include white water rafting, fishing, mountain biking, tubing, canoeing, hiking, zip lining, and rock climbing. From Wikipedia On the reverse side are three portraits of prominent Union Generals in the Civil War. They are General Edward Canby, General Rufus King, and General Daniel Tyler. The portraits are accompanied by brief biographical sketches.The overall size is approx. 11 by 15 inches. The paper is fragile and mildly age toned. This The engravings were printed from the original woodcut blocks used to produce the images which originally were published during the Civil War. This is not a modern reproduction or reprint. It is a vintage print, over 105 years old and guaranteed to be as described. Woodcut engravings were used in the illustrated newspapers in the middle of the 19th century. To create a woodcut engraving, an artist would first draw his illustration on paper either from direct observation or from dagueorrotypes, or early photographs. Skilled workers would transfer the drawing to the surface of a very hard block of wood. Then the engravers went to work, carving into the wood to produce an original engraved block, from which plates were made for printing the images. This technique was used to create the pictures we find in Harper's Weekly and other illustrated publications including Ballou's Pictorial,Frank Leslie's publications,and Gleason's Pictorial. Free Shipping with the purchase of three prints or more at any one time! Ask for the shipping discount. (Matted and Framed prints not included in this offer) Thanks! We appreciate your business! When matted and framed these antique prints make very fine gifts! We can mail these directly to a third party if you wish. We Have a Large Selection of Searchable, Well Priced, Quality Prints in Our eBay Store! . We accept Paypal! In response to inquiries we have recieved, please note; the terms used in our auctions, engraving, steel engraving, woodcut, lithograph, and photogravure refers to a PRINT, ie. an image on paper. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. The prints may be returned to us at any time for a full refund including postage read more

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