Hand-colored engraving of the Declaration of Independence

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Sale 400: Americana - Hawaiiana - Africana - Travel & Exploration - Natural History (#400) 03/26/2009 1:00 PM PDT Closed
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Lot #53Hand-colored engraving of the Declaration of Independence

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Sale 400: Americana - Hawaiiana - Africana - Travel & Exploration - Natural History (#400) 03/26/2009 1:00 PM PDT Closed
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Description

Heading:

(Declaration of Independence)

Title:

Hand-colored engraving of the Declaration of Independence

Author:

**

Place Published:

New York

Publisher:

J.C. Buttre

Date Published:

1856

Description:

Hand-colored steel engraving, image approximately 17x12" on a 20x16" sheet, tipped to stiff backing, matted.

A very attractive presentation with the text and facsimile signatures printed within a large oval at center, vignette of Independence Hall at top, vignette of the signing of the Declaration at the bottom and 13 vignettes of the state seals surrounding.

Condition:

Some very light wear in margins; else near fine.

Item#:

200591

Headline:

1856 colored engraving of the Declaration
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