1940 Cover Youths Companion American Boy Manning Dev Lee John Hancock YAB3

This is an original 1940 two-color cover for Youth's Companion combined with American Boy magazine that featured artwork of American Founding Father, John Hancock, putting his, er...well..."John Hancock" on the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 during the Revolutionary War.

CONDITION

This 72+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +. Moderate foxing and aging. Light creasing. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso.

• Product Type: Original Cover; Two-Color
• Grade: Very Fine +
• Dimensions: Approximately 10 x 13.5 inches; 25 x 34 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Lee, Manning DeVilleneuve. Artist signature in print - top left of image.

Keywords specific to this image: Art, Independence Day, Fourth of July, Holiday, Patriotism, Government, Politics, Declaration of Independence, Document, Colonial, America, United States, Founding Fathers, Quill Pen, Ink, Writing, Signing, Desk, Costume, Fashion, Wig, Revolutionary War

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