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Nathaniel Currier

The Chinese Junk "Keying"–Captain Kellett–As she appeared in New York harbour July 13th, 1847–212 days from Canton.–720 tons burthen

1847
Lithograph; uncolored
20.2 × 33.3 cm (8 × 13.1 in)

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