Abraham Lincoln Portrait, Working Proof
by SCHLECHT, Charles
- Used
- Condition
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- Seller
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New York, New York, United States
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About This Item
Schlecht. Engraving. 3/4" oval portrait on 2 1/2" x 2" paper, mounted on a 10 3/4" x 9" proof sheet.<br/> <br/> Miniature uncolored engraving of Abraham Lincoln by Charles Schlecht, signed in lower right "3d working proof / Charles Schlecht" <br> <Br> Charles Schlecht (1843-1932) was a German-born engraver. Most well known for his stamp and bank note engravings, he had a long and illustrious career with ANBC (American Bank Note Co.) working under famed engravers Charles Burt and Alfred Jones. Schlecht also produced work for the Bureau for Engraving and Printing in New York City, and Western Bank Note Co. This is a remarkable example of his work and process.<br/> <br/>
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- Bookseller
- Argosy Book Store (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 301543
- Title
- Abraham Lincoln Portrait, Working Proof
- Author
- SCHLECHT, Charles
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Schlecht
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Argosy Book Store
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New York, New York
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