Antique 1859 Engraving General Marion Entertaining British Officer Revolutionary
$ 3.67
Description
Antique 1859 Engraving General Marion Entertaining British Officer Revolutionary. Antique engraved illustration titled“General Marion Entertaining a British Officer at His Camp in the Swamp.”. Removed from the 1859 book. Original mid-19th century engraving printed on period book paper. Antique engraved illustration titled “General Marion Entertaining a British Officer at His Camp in the Swamp.”Removed from the 1859 book Camp-Fires of the Revolution by Henry C. Watson (S. Clough & Co., Providence). The scene depicts American Revolutionary War officer Francis Marion, known as the “Swamp Fox,” hosting a British officer at his camp in the Carolina swamps. Marion became famous for his guerrilla tactics against British forces during the war. Original mid-19th century engraving printed on period book paper. Condition: Removed from a damaged book. Light age toning and scattered foxing typical of 19th-century paper. Some edge wear from removal. The engraved image remains clear and attractive. Approximate page size: about 6 x 9 inches. Guaranteed authentic 1859 engraving – not a modern reproduction.
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