John Ross, A Cherokee Chief

Thomas McKenney & James Hall

Published by Philadelphia, 1848

About this Item

This original, hand-colored lithograph comes from the first octavo edition of McKenney & Hall's "History of the Indian Tribes of North America", published by Rice & Hart in Philadelphia and printed by J.T. Bowen between 1848 and 1850. An admirer and supporter of the American Indians, Thomas McKenney spent his tenure in office fighting for their cause and preserving their legacy through a gallery of paintings that were commissioned by various artists. Unfortunately, the original paintings burned in a fire, and all that is left to remember these Indians are the lithographs found in "History" which were modeled off the paintings. --- The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. --- Paper Size ~ 6 3/4" by 10 3/8". Seller Inventory # mhalloctavo111

Bibliographic Details

Title: John Ross, A Cherokee Chief

Publisher: Philadelphia

Publication Date: 1848

Condition: Fine

Edition: 1st Edition