1945 Print Portrait Captain Giles Stedman American Merchant Seaman Uniform XGTC4 YAN1 This is an original 1953

This is an original 1953 black and white inside cover for Down Beat Magazine for June 17th

" Depicted in this early twentieth century image is the Cascata delle Marmore

while Wesson gained his experience from being an apprentice to his brother Edwin Wesson

boat commander

a product by The Axton-Fisher Tobacco Company in Louisville

1945 Print Portrait Captain Giles Stedman American Merchant Seaman Uniform XGTC4 YAN1 This is an original 1953This is an original 1945 black and white halftone print of a portrait of Captain Giles C. Stedman. Stedman captained the SS American Merchant and the crew that helped the British steamer SS Exeter City get home safely. CONDITION This 66+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black White Grade: Very Fine ++