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Print only · ships rolled in a protective tube, ready to frame
Archive Notes
| Genre | historical whaling engraving |
| Artist | Unattributed |
| Subject | Sperm Whales |
| Circa | 1878 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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Sperm Whales Whaling Engraving Print, — Plate Ic. 1878
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
$40.00
Print Only · Ships Unframed
4.7567 customer reviews
Free U.S. shipping · arrives Oct 12 – Oct 19
Museum-grade archival paper
30-day returns from delivery · damaged arrivals reprinted free
Archive Notes
| Genre | historical whaling engraving |
| Artist | Unattributed |
| Subject | Sperm Whales |
| Circa | 1878 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
Size Comparison
We restore and reproduce forgotten masterworks of graphic design on museum-grade paper — so they can live on your walls instead of in an archive.
The Story Behind the Print
This archival print reproduces an 1878 plate of sperm whales from Alexander Starbuck's History of the American Whale Fishery. It retains the complete historical illustration and its original printed frame.
The engraving shows three engraved whale figures, their rounded heads and tail flukes arranged down the page. The black line work and original plate number give this piece the character of a nineteenth-century maritime illustration.
Printed to order with archival inks on heavyweight 325gsm museum-grade matte paper. Choose an unframed print or a ready-to-hang finish in Slimwood Silver, Slimwood Gold or Satin Black.
Screen settings can affect printed colors. Fine historic lettering is best appreciated close up.
About the Frame
Framed pieces are built to order in solid wood with clear acrylic glazing, dry-mounted artwork, a kraft paper dust cover, and hanging wire. Each piece arrives ready to hang. No mat. Satin Black has a 7/8-inch face and adds 1.25 inches to the total width and height. Slimwood Silver and Slimwood Gold have a 1 1/8-inch face and add 1.75 inches to the total width and height.
The selected size refers to the artwork itself. Framed orders are custom made and ship within 7 to 10 business days, free in the U.S. See our shipping and return policies for framed piece details.
Customer notes
From our collectors
4.7567 customer reviews
“Wow wow wow! I am BEYOND thrilled with this piece. The quality of the print and the frame- absolutely stunning. Came earlier than expected. Justin is fantastic. Will definitely be ordering from him again. 10/10 would recommend!! If you’re on the fence, do it; you won’t regret it.”
“Initially, I wasn't sure what size I needed. The seller was extremely helpful and offered to send mock-up images of the image in the frame so I could physically visualize the piece! Overall, it is a beautiful accent piece for our entryway table! Frame/image came packed well with not a scratch on it! Would recommend this seller 100%.”
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