This is an original 1926 3 page article titled, "Homes of Our Presidents: III-- Thomas Jefferson, Architect," by Henry B. Humphrey, Jr. The article features images of Monticello, and portraits of Thomas Jefferson. The article writes, "On a day early in January, 1772, when the world lay deep in snow, illumined by the setting sun so that it looked like sink marble veined with shadows of gray, a chaise, drawn by two bay horses, struggled up to the mansion house of Blenheim, in Albermarle County, Virginia..." Please see additional images and note that the 3 pages are printed on 2 pages, front and back.
CONDITION
This 85+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. Light creasing. No natural defects. No tears. No water damage. There is some light bleed through visible on this article.
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Product Type: Original Print Article; Black / White
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Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
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Dimensions: Approximately 9.75 x 14 inches; 25 x 36 cm
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Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
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Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)
Keywords specific to this image: Duc de La Rochefoucauld-Liancourt, Mansion, Charles City County, Kimball, Architecture, Mr. Wilstach, National Capitol, University of Virginia
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