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Political & Historical Americana

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Join us on November 5th for an exciting Political & Historical Americana sale. The auction features material dating to the 18th and 19th century, including a rare George Washington free frank, and a desirable John Quincy Adams Pewter mirror. Collectors will also find a wonderful selection of three-dimensional campaign items, an amazing Howard Hughes signed photograph, important association items, campaign posters, Lincolniana, and historical autographs.
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Lot 10

George Washington: "Washington's First Interview with His Wife. From the Original Picture Painted Expressly for this Engraving." 

Estimate: $150 - $300
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$80

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George Washington: "Washington's First Interview with His Wife. From the Original Picture Painted Expressly for this Engraving." Published by Pike's New York Opera House Association." New York: Engraved by G. R. Hall, Printed by H. E. Coates, [ca. 1863], after J. W. Ehninger (1827 - 1889). Handsome, large hand-colored engraved image depicting George Washington and Martha Custis and her two children in a lovely parlor; in the background on the left, a mounted servant is visible leading another horse (presumably Washington's). Sight approximately 19 x 22". Matted and framed under (broken) glass.  Rare. Not examined out of frame. 

Condition

Print lightly toned, faintly soiled, a few short tears, creases visible at bottom margin, frame scuffed, glass broken. Very good.

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