Fine Books and Manuscripts including Property from the Eric C. Caren Collection
Fine Books and Manuscripts including Property from the Eric C. Caren Collection
Property from the Eric C. Caren Collection
(HANCOCK, JOHN) | The Honble. John Hancock, of Boston in New-England, President of the American Congress. London: Published by C. Shepherd, 25 October 1775
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July 21, 04:50 PM GMT
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
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Property from the Eric C. Caren Collection
(HANCOCK, JOHN)
The Honble. John Hancock, of Boston in New-England, President of the American Congress. London: Published by C. Shepherd, 25 October 1775
Mezzotint portrait (14 x 9 3/8 in.; 355 x 238 mm) after a painting by Littleford. Trimmed close. Matted, framed, and glazed. The consignor has independently obtained a letter of authenticity from PSA that will accompany the lot.
A fine portrait depicting Hancock shortly after his unanimous election as president of the second Continental Congress. In his right hand he holds a letter directed to Major General Israel Putnam at Long Island.