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THBCirca 1845 Declaration of Independence. Engraved Broadside by George G. Smith
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"Declaration of Independence. In Congress July 4th 1776." Engraved Broadside by George G. Smith Engraver, Boston
(Declaration of Independence). Circa 1845, Decorative Engraved Broadside of the "Declaration of Independence," by George G. Smith engraver, Boston: Published by Chas. Root, Second edition with President Polk and a View of the U.S. Capitol, Original Period Frame, Choice Very Fine.
A rare and highly decorative Engraved Broadside Printing of the "Declaration of Independence" by George G. Smith (1795-1878). Produced c. 1845, this historic design style is largely based upon the earlier Binns (1819) edition, where presenting the full text of the Declaration document with complete facsimile signatures of the Signers. Printed in black on heavy glazed paper. The outer border shows the Official Seals of the 13 original States and Portraits of the First 11 Presidents of the United States, George Washington through President James K. Polk (serving 1845 to 1849) in a decorative, historical surround including the U.S. Capitol. This copy is housed in its original laminated wood frame having a few scattered nicks and scrapes measuring fully about 12" wide x 14" tall, its original brass loop is attached at top, meant to hang on display. "Engraved by Geo. G. Smith" printed in tiny text at the bottom, seen just above the lower frame edge. We note that a much lower quality soiled ragged example is offered online at $2,200 (not framed). This current example is much superior in its quality and eye appeal. Well printed and clean having some light tone and faint humidity traces in the lower portion. Rarely encountered housed in its original frame, and ready for display.
See: 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 p. 98, Popular Images.
There is an existing First edition showing the First 10 Presidents, George Washington through John Tyler. The Declaration is rendered in small calligraphic text above facsimile signatures, surrounded by an elaborate decorative border depicting the presidents and the seals of the 13 original states.
This second edition circa 1845, added President Polk and a view of the U.S. Capitol, and a third edition circa 1849 replaced the Capitol with President Zachary Taylor.
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