Description: Geo. G. Smith, engraver; [Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826)] Declaration of Independence. In Congress July 4th 1776. [caption title] Boston: Published by Chas. Root, 186 Washington, corner of Franklin St., [c.1845]. Approx. 12¼ x 9¾ inches. Engraved by Geo. G. Smith and printed on smooth coated paper. Portraits; vignette illustrations; calligraphic text; facsimile autographs. Surface abrasions, creasing, edge wear, and some losses in margins, tiny stab[?] holes; Good. Rare and decorative engraved broadside of the Declaration of Independence by George G. Smith (1795–1878), largely based upon the Binns edition, presenting the full text of the document and facsimile signatures of the Signers. The border shows the seals of the 13 original States and portraits of 11 Presidents of the United States through James K. Polk who served from 1845 to 1849. Bidwell 20. Stauffer 2908 II. Hart 590. Not in AAS Online. Unrecorded in OCLC. NB. OCLC 60634824 (LOC and Peabody Essex) is for a later adaptation replacing the U.S. Capitol with President Zachary Taylor, i.e., “when additional presidents joined the ranks, Smith updated his plate.” Cunningham p98, Popular Images.Our Stock# 3729777 About Us Established in 1995, Ian Brabner, Rare Americana, LLC buys and sells rare and antiquarian books and historical manuscripts published or created in pre-1900 America. We are located in Wilmington, Delaware. Member Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA). International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB). The Manuscript Society. Ephemera Society of America. Guarantee All items are guaranteed to be as described. Authenticity is guaranteed for the lifetime of the original purchaser. As a member of the above-named trade organizations, we abide by their published code of ethics. Any item is returnable for any reason within 30 days(prior notice appreciated). If you have questions regarding our description for this item, please contact us. We will be happy to answer them. Shipping Items are expertly packed in bubble wrap and shipped in new boxes or reinforced envelopes. No International Buyers Please, no buyers outside of the USA. Feedback We leave feedback after receiving feedback from buyers. If you're unhappy with any part of your transaction with us, please let us know. Our priority is to make you happy and resolve issues promptly. © 2024 Ian Brabner, Rare Americana, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Author: Geo. G. Smith, engraver; [Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826)]
Subject: Americana
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: North America
