1852 Wood Engraving NYC Hall Manhattan Fireworks George Washington Birthday YGP1

"Display of Fireworks, and Illumination of City Hall, New York, on Washington's Birthday."

This is an original 1852 black and white in-text wood engraving of an illustration that depicts the fireworks display and decorative illumination outside New York City Hall in City Hall Park, Lower Manhattan, NYC, during a holiday celebration of George Washington's Birthday. The building is also the oldest city hall in the United States of America (USA).

CONDITION

This 161+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +. Moderate aging throughout. Light creasing. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Some light surface rub. Light water staining. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +
• Dimensions: Approximately 9.75 x 9 inches; 25 x 23 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper is pleased to present a collection of antique wood engravings from the 1851-1852 Gleason's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion. Founded by "the father of illustrated journalism" Frederick Gleason in 1851, this 19th century illustrated periodical was published in Boston, Massachusetts. To continue browsing this unique collection, simply click on the link provided beneath the condition paragraph.

Keywords specific to this image: Patriotic, 4th of July, Independence Day, Government

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