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Wood engravings from the 8/7/1880 issue of "Harper's Weekly" featuring new steam-powered vessels. Upper scene shows "THE NEW STEAM-CATAMARAN 'HENRY W. LONGFELLOW.' - DRAWN BY J. O. DAVIDSON," designed for high speed commuter service on the Hudson River. Lower illustration is signed "F. S. Cozzens/ 80" at l.r. and depicts "THE STEAM-YACHTS 'CORSAIR' AND 'STRANGER'. DRAWN BY F. S. COZZENS." HENRY W. LONGFELLOW (bu. 1880, Nyack, NY); CORSAIR (bu. 1880, Philadelphia); STRANGER (bu. 1880, Philadelphia). Sheet 16-1/8"x10-7/8"