Antique 1859 Engraving Washington Sending His Ultimatum to Cornwallis Revolution
$ 4.2
Description
Antique 1859 Engraving Washington Sending His Ultimatum to Cornwallis Revolution. Antique engraved illustration titled “Washington Sending His Ultimatum to Cornwallis ,” removed from the 1859 book. Antique engraved illustration titled “Washington Sending His Ultimatum to Cornwallis,” removed from the 1859 book Camp-Fires of the Revolution by Henry C. Watson (S. Clough & Co., Providence). The scene depicts General George Washington delivering an ultimatum to British General Cornwallis during the closing stages of the American Revolutionary War, leading to the surrender at Yorktown in 1781. Original mid-19th century engraving printed on period book paper. 6 x 9 Condition: Removed from a damaged book. Light age toning and minor foxing typical of 19th-century paper. Small edge tear at bottom margin not affecting the image. Guaranteed authentic 1859 engraving – not a modern reproduction.
