GROUP OF FOUR FRAMED, OF THE PERIOD, PRINTS RELATED TO THE CIVIL WAR,Mid-late 19th Century. Various publishers. Consisting of an antique framed artists proof steel engraving of Thaddeus Stevens, abolitionist representative from Pennsylvania, after the photograph by C.W. Eherman, published by J.E. Barr, Lancaster, PA. Engraved by John Sartain. Pencil signature of John Sartain, lower left. Ink signature of Thaddeus Stevens, lower right. Measuring 25" high x 20 3/4" wide. A framed, of the period, lithograph, entitled 'In Commemoration of the Glorious Victories of the 3to & 9th of April 1865, Richmond, VA', published by Charles Magnus, New York & Washington, DC, measuring 19 1/2" high x 23 1/2" wide; a framed period print entitled 'Invasion of Pennsylvania - Gettysburg Charge of the Rebels on Cemetery Hill, July 25, 1863, Supplement to Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, measuring 15 1/2" high x 19 5/8" wide; a giltwood framed photogravure entitled Gettysburg, PA, July 1866, after a negative by T.H. O'Sullivan, Published A. Gardener, Washington, measuring 16 3/4" high x 18 1/2" wide framed. (4 total). Estimate $300-350
The engraving of John Sartain is framed in an antique frame and has wide boards to the back. The balance of the frames are modern. While not examined out of frame, the prints appear to be in very good condition. Typical wear to frames associated with age and use.
