American Historical Ephemera and Photography

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Lot 225

[GRANT, U.S.] 1868 photolithographic etching of Grant in military dress with announcements in French

Lot 225

[GRANT, U.S.] 1868 photolithographic etching of Grant in military dress with announcements in French

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Estimate: $200 - $300

Estimate$200 – $300

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[GRANT, U.S.] 1868 photolithographic etching of Grant in military dress with announcements in French

The first announces the death of Pierre-Antoine Berryer, a French lawyer, dated 15 December 1868, by M.T. Seymour; the second is by R. Martial announcing "L'illustration Nouvelle" by the "Societe des Peintres-Graveurs a l'Eau-Forte," which premiered in 1868; the third a brief description of a play or other performance [Paris: Cadart & Luce, Editeurs, Rue Nve. des Mathurins, 58, 1868]. Image and text, 8 1/4 x 11 1/4 in.; on 11 x 15 1/2 in. sheet. Imprint information of Cadart & Luce taken from copy held by American Antiquarian Society. The copy held by AAS has the imprint information printed below the etching of General Grant; our generously margined copy was not issued with the imprint.

This broadside was probably printed in 1868. L'Ilustration Nouvelle's etching of General Grant, announced here by Martial, issued in 1868. A[dolphe] Martial [1828-1883] was a French artist and illustrator. [Victoria and Albert Museum: CATALOGUE OF PRINTS;... MODERN ETCHINGS... London, 1903, p139.]

Pierre-Antoine Berryer (1790-1868), a French lawyer and politician, defended freedom of the press during the reigns of King Louis-Philippe and Napoleon III. The announcement of his death permits the broadside's assertion that the advertised portrait of General Grant is rarer and more desirable than that of Berryer, and is a must for collectors. It reads: "Les derniers honneurs rendus a Berryer, l'illustre avocat mort le 29 Novembre ont ete l'evenement des premiers jours de ce mois. - A ses funerailles, dignes de sa vie et de sa fin; on a feté les plus belles choses de ce mond, la probité, le getenie, la foi! - Le corps est reste entre les anciennes demeures de Malesherbes et de Mirabeau Le portrait de Mr. Berryer est partout: vus devez l'avoir en qualite de Francais! Celui de general Americain Grant est plus rare. Je vous l'adresse. Vous l'ajouterez a votre collection parmi ceux des hommes les plus remarquables de notre epoque."

Overall very good.

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Katie Horstman

VP, Head of Department, American Historical Ephemera and Early Photography

katiehorstman@freemansauction.com 513.666.4958

Ms. Horstman has spent over a decade specializing in historic photography and Americana at auction. During her tenure, she has overseen several notable single owner auctions, including property from the inventory of celebrated Americana and antique arms expert Norm Flayderman. During her time with the firm, she has maintained an active membership in the Daguerreian Society. Ms. Horstman holds an MA in Art History from the University of Cincinnati and a BA in Art History from The Ohio State University.

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American Historical Ephemera and Photography

[GRANT, U.S.] 1868 photolithographic etching of Grant in military dress with announcements in French

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