Description: Print Specifics: Type of print: Combination of steel & stipple engraving - Superb quality original antique print.Year of printing: not indicated in the print. Actual: 1876 Publisher: American Biographical Publishing Co., Chicago, Cincinnati and New York. Condition: 1 (1. Excellent - 2. Very good - 3. Good - 4. Fair)Dimensions: 8 x 10.5 inches (20 x 26 cm), including blank margins around the image. Paper weight: 2 (1. Thick - 2. Heavier - 3. Medium heavy - 4. Slightly heavier - 5. Thin)Reverse side: BlankNote: 1. Engraved signature under the image, 2. Green 'border' around the print in the photo is a contrasting background on which the print was photographed. 3. The detail of the print is much sharper than the photo of the print. Short Genealogy Info: BENJAMIN FRANKLIN AYER, a native of Kingston, Rockingham county, N. H., was born April 22, 1825, to Robert and Louisa Ayer. After closing his preliminary studies, young Ayer prepared for college at the Albany Academy; he then entered Dartmouth College, from which he was graduated with the class of 1846. He spent part of the next three years in the law department of Harvard University, was admitted to the bar in 1849, and at once began the practice of his profession at Manchester, N. H. He was a close student, and had an analytical mind. More than all, he possessed a genius for hard work, and soon came to be known as a conscientious, painstaking and successful lawyer. His fellow-citizens appreciated his abilities, and in 1853 elected him to the legislature of the state ; and the following year he was appointed prosecuting attorney for Hillsborough county, N. H., and held that office until he removed to Chicago, in 1857. On the 15th of May in that year he was admitted to practice in Illinois. His ability was soon recognized, and within a few months he held a leading position at the Chicago bar. From 1861 to 1865 he was corporation counsel of Chicago, and was the author of the revised city charter of 1863. Soon after his term of oflice closed he became a member of the firm of Beckwith, Ayer & Kales, which continued until 1873, when Mr. Beckwith withdrew and the firm name changed to Ayer & Kales. While engaged in the general practice of his profession, Mr. Ayer gave his attention largely to the law of corporations, and in that branch of jurisprudence has few equals. His success in the management of corporate matters involving the law governing railroads, brought him into special prominence ; and although he had a large and constantly growing practice, he was induced, in 1876, to give it up and become general solicitor for the Illinois Central Railroad Company, of which he was made a director one year later. Martin2001 Satisfaction Guaranteed Policy! Any print purchased from me may be returned for any (or no) reason for a full refund including all postage. Internet seller since 1998.Five-star service.
Price: 14.3 USD
Location: Manassas, Virginia
End Time: 2024-09-27T18:39:53.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Original/Reproduction: Original Print
Print Type: Steel engraving
Dimensions: 8 x 10.5" (20 x 26 cm)
Listed By: Martin2001
Production Technique: Intaglio
Material: Paper
Date of Creation: 1876
Features: Not-framed
Subject: Portrait
Type: Print
