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Lot #421
Benjamin Franklin and Robert Rogers

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Description

Two handsome period engravings of figures associated with the American Revolution, both from Korn, Geschichte der Kriege (Nurnberg, 1777-78): a detailed 6.25 x 7.75 engraved portrait of Benjamin Franklin reading a book, captioned in German, "Dr. Beniamin Franklin, gebohrn zu Boston den 17 Jan'rii 1706"; and a 6.25 x 7.75 engraved portrait of frontiersman and Indian fighter Robert Rogers in uniform, captioned in French, "Robert Rogers, Commandeur der Americaner." In overall fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #525 - Ended April 11, 2018