Description: Watermark does not appear on actual photo. 1942 USS Hornet, "Famous Aircraft Carrier Ablaze During Battle of Santa Cruz" Dramatic Photo Information contained on LOA:1942 Vintage photograph of the famous USS Hornet as it sat ablaze during the battle of Santa Cruz. The ship was eventually sunk and this is a poignant reminder of it's service during the early days of WWII. Issued through Acme and the United States Navy, this is the only example of this photograph we have ever seen and it is being offered here for the first time ever. Size: 7x9Designation: Vintage 1Condition: 4.5/5Quality: 5/5Overall Grade: 9.5/10Please excuse any shadows appearing in the photos. I can provide additional photos or scans upon request. Vintage 1 photo. Please view all photos including the description contained in the Letter of Authenticity as it forms the basis of information regarding this photo. Please pay particular attention to size and description of any major defects. The photos I am listing nearly all come from the photo archives of newspapers across the country, and all have received some level of handling through the years. The LOA is from RMY Auctions a highly regarded auction and authority on early photos. You can also visited their website online. Please understand that the photos I have up for sale are vintage originals and while in some cases you may find a modern reprint of the same image at a significantly lower cost, this is akin to purchasing a reproduction of a vintage baseball card. The originals are valuable while the reprints while suitable display items for some individuals typically have little value. FREE shipping within the USA. I do not ship internationally. This is a no return sale unless misrepresented, and the entirety of the description is contained in the Letter of Authenticity. Please ask questions before bidding.
Price: 57.99 USD
Location: Pixley, California
End Time: 2024-11-29T01:36:08.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Antique: No
Type: Photograph
Color: Black & White
Theme: Movies
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