"The Declaration of Independence and Portraits of the Presidents" DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. The Declaration of Independence and Portraits of the Presidents. Philadelphia: Illman & Sons, 1859. Full Description:
Declaration of Independence and Portraits of the Presidents.
Philadelphia: Illman & Sons, 1859.
Philadelphia]: Illman & Sons, [n.d.c.a. 1859].
Large broadside (20 1/2 inches; x 16 inches; 510 x 410 mm). Engraved. The text in a small script within an elaborate vine and floral border. The engraving includes portraits of the Presidents from Washington to Buchanan. As well as flags, the American eagle in a cartouche, a vignette of the Washington family burial vault, and a reproduction of Trumbull's Declaration. Along the top are facsimile signatures after Binns. (Bidwell 30).
Broadside is mounted to a large mat. Some minor toning. A bit of light creasing. Three minor marginal closed tears, two of which are just barely touching the engraving. Overall a very nice copy.
Bidwell 30. Hart 597.
HBS 69018.
$2,000.
Price: $2,000.00
Item #69018