The Hampton L. Carson Collection of Engraved Portraits of Gen. George
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2022
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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.…
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- Title
- The Hampton L. Carson Collection of Engraved Portraits of Gen. George
- Author
- Hampton L. Carson
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2022
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1330806190
- ISBN 13
- 9781330806197
- Seller catalogs
- Hobbies and Craft
Explore a vast catalog of Washington engraved portraits and related works.
This volume presents a major American collection of copper and steel engravings of George Washington, with a focus on rarity, variety, and historical context. It gathers portraits, views, and related material that span from the early discovery era to the Civil War, featuring many notable engravers and printmakers of the 18th and 19th centuries. The catalog highlights the distinctive Saint-Memin portion and other significant groups, offering a detailed guide to different states of key prints and the broader collectible landscape around Washington’s likenesses.
- Medallion, bust, and full‑length portraits by renowned engravers, with notes on states and plate variations.
- Rare print types and unique copies, including proofs, color issues, and artist proofs.
- Extensive listings of related works such as engravings, lithographs, and Mezzotintos tied to Washington and his era.
- Contextual descriptions that help identify and appraise these historical images for collectors and researchers.
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