JOHN ADAMS - Steel Engraving Portrait

Published by Bureau of National Literature and Art, Washington, 1897

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From: A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents, Volume II; Steel Engraving; 8vo; 1 pages; An excellent cameo engraving of President John Adams. Very nice condition clean and detailed impression with original tissue guard. Page size: 9" X 5.75" ; image size: 2.25" X 2" This is the engraving used by the Bureau of Printing and Engraving on U.S. currency. This example was extracted from A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents, 1897. John Adams Jr. (1735 — 1826) was an American statesman, attorney, diplomat, writer, and Founding Father who served as the second president of the United States from 1797 to 1801. Before his presidency, he was a leader of the American Revolution that achieved independence from Great Britain, and he served as the first vice president of the United States.

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Title
JOHN ADAMS - Steel Engraving Portrait
Author
Unknown engraver
Publisher
Bureau of National Literature and Art, Washington
Publication year
1897
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Engraving

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