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Washington Frontispiece. Early die state proof by James Smi...
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Washington Frontispiece. Early die state proof by James Smillie of frontispiece for Volume 1 of J.F. Schroeder's multi-volume biography Life and Times of Washington, approximately nine inches by six inches struck directly on card. Smillie's engraving depicts a statue of General Washington, the military commander holding the emblems of authority. Vignettes flanking the statue show an equestrian Washington triumphant at Trenton and Princeton. The author's name and publisher Martin Johnson and Co., New York are engraved on the pediment. As can be seen much work remained to finish detailing on this plate. This excellent book plate is eminently frameable. The vignette is very lightly foxed. A pencil notation credits this work to Smilley. Another indicates this was a proof for an etching pulled Jan. 6, 1857. The card is moderately foxed. Est. 250up
Auction Info
2001 Cincinnati, OH September (CAA) Sale #269 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
September, 2001
21st-22nd
Friday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 6
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