The Hampton L. Carson Collection of Engraved Portraits of Gen. George Washington, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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These requests are being renewed constantly in different directions and it has become an im possibility, with.the pressure of professional and public duty, to adequately care for it and reply to the numerous demands, for essentially it makes me a curator of a public institution without the leisure to attend to it.
Will you not therefore at your convenience have the pictures catalogued, properly advertised and sold?
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Americana collecting at the turn of the 20th century. Through the lens of a personal collection assembled over three decades, the author reveals a captivating narrative of historical preservation and the evolving value of artifacts that illuminate the American story. The book focuses on the collection of Hampton L. Carson, a prominent Philadelphia lawyer, who amassed a vast and celebrated collection of engraved portraits, views, maps, and autograph letters. The author meticulously catalogs each item in Carsonââ â¢s collection, detailing the various states of prints, the unique provenance of pieces, and the historical context of each artifact. The book explores the significance of these items not just as individual objects, but as tangible links to the past, illustrating the lives of key figures in American history and the events that shaped the nation. The authorââ â¢s emphasis on the collectionââ â¢s importance as a testament to the evolution of American identity, particularly in its coverage of figures from the Revolutionary War through the Civil War, highlights the enduring power of visual and written records in understanding our past. This captivating look at an extraordinary collection sheds light on the passion for Americana collecting and reveals the enduring fascination with the stories behind objects that embody the American experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330806197_0
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