Lot 118
Revolutionary War Naval Commander John Paul Jones: 18th Century Hand-Tinted Stipple Engraving (1747-92) Scottish-born sailor who joined the fledgling Continental Navy to fight against the British. Hand-tinted period stipple engraving of a wide-eyed Jones with pistols tucked in his waistband. Engraved by J. Chapman and dated August 1st 1796. Plate is 6½ x 4½ on 7¾ x 4 5/8" board. Light foxing to paper and a couple of small chips in lower corners, not affecting image,
Very good to fine. The intrepid Scotsman was a founder of the U.S. Navy and is best remembered for his 1779 encounter aboard the Bon Homme Richard with HMS Serapis. When the British captain asked if he surrendered, he defiantly replied, "I have just begun to fight!" Estimate Value $250 - UP
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