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1853 Wood Engraving Presidents United States George Washington Franklin Pierce

1853 Wood Engraving Presidents United States George Washington Franklin Pierce

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"Group of Portraits of the Presidents of the United States"

This is an original 1853 black and white in-text wood engraving with portraits of the first 14 Presidents of the United States from George Washington to Franklin Pierce.

CONDITION

This 161+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. No creases. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

  • Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White
  • Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
  • Dimensions: Approximately 9.75 x 13.75 inches; 25 x 35 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)

Period Paper is pleased to present a collection of antique wood engravings from the 1853 Gleason's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion. Founded by "the father of illustrated journalism" Frederick Gleason in 1851, this 19th century illustrated periodical was published in Boston, Massachusetts. It provides an excellent historical record of people, places, and events important to mid-Victorian America.

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