THREE MATTED, OF THE PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY MEZZOTINTS/LITHOGRAPHS RELATED TO THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION,All are 19th Century. Lot consists of three of the period prints, the first, a second issue mezzotint, entitled, The Spirit of '76 from Mettesons picture painted specifically for the engraving, published 1868 by William Smith, Pennsylvania; 20 7/8" high x 25 5/8" wide. The second, lithograph after a painting by D. Wiest, a later version of Trumbell's famous depiction of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, 24" high x 29 3/4" wide. The third a lithograph entitled First Blow for Liberty, to the Memory of the Patriots of 1775, after F.O.C. Darley, 27" high x 34 1/2" wide. (3 total).
Memo #2538 Estimate $500-600
From the Collection of the Old Print Gallery, Washington, DC.
The First Blow to Liberty print with an old 3" tear to the upper margin, an old 1 1/2" repaired tear to the right margin and an old 2" repair to the lower margin. None extend into the image. Minor discoloration to the prints lower margin. The Spirit of '76 print with an old 1" tear to the left margin, and old creases to the bottom margin. The Declaration of Independence print with the margin painted black. Otherwise very good.
