Philip Kappel. 1901-1982.
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Chatham Bar (Cape Cod). 1926. Aquatint. 7 3/4 x 9 3/4(sheet 11 1/4 x 15 7/8). Edition 20. A rich impression, with plate tone, printed on off-white paper w watermarked 'hand made'. Signed in pencil. $450.
The Mail Boat, Venezuela. 1931. Drypoint. 7 3/4 x 9 7/8 (sheet 12 x 14 1/4). Edition 100. A rich impression, with plate tone, printed on off-white paper with a partial 'tweed' watermark. Signed in pencil. $275.
Off Hatteras. 1932. Drypoint. 7 3/4 x 9 3/4 (sheet 10 x 12). Edition 100. A very rich impression, with plate tone, printed on off-white wove paper. Signed in pencil. $375.
The steamer belonged to the Great White Fleet (signalled by the white square on her funnell); at the time of this plate, Keappel was employed by the rival Columbian Line. .
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