Excerpt from The Hampton L. Carson Collection of Engraved Portraits of Gen. George Washington
Will you not therefore at your convenience have the pictures catalogued, properly advertised and sold?
It would be fortunate if some institution could acquire them, as they must grow in value and in national interest with every year, illustrating the history of our country as nothing else can do, and it is now impossible to reconstruct another collection containing precisely the same subjects.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book contains a commanding collection of etched portraits, views, and autographed letters of American interest, featuring venerable figures and pivotal events in US history. The esteemed author was among the earliest collectors of Americana, amassing a treasure trove of rare and valuable items through meticulous research and careful selection. With over 500 images loaned for use in books and magazines, this collection has played a foundational role in preserving America's visual history. Notable persons depicted include military heroes from the Revolutionary War, esteemed statesmen, signers of the Declaration of Independence, and notable figures from the Civil War. Moreover, the collection holds significant value due to its inclusion of rarities unknown to prominent authorities on the subject. The insights provided in this book illuminate the nation's struggles, triumphs, and the personalities that shaped its destiny, offering a profound understanding of 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 9781333553210_0
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