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1774 "Royal American Magazine" With Two Original Paul Revere Engravings Printed Within
November 1774, THE ROYAL AMERICAN MAGAZINE, Boston, Choice Extremely Fine. An important issue of this magazine which had its masthead engraved by Paul Revere.
The masthead is engraved by Paul Revere. It shows a native American Indian holding a peace pipe and headdress with outstretched arm towards an American woman colonist, who in turn is offering a bottle of refreshment. Vignette on the masthead measures 3.25" x 2" and is in perfect, sharp, clear detail. Inside this magazine, which measures 5" x 8", are numerous stories, reports and documentary information. To accompany a story on the memoirs of Mademoiselle Clairion, a full page engraved metal plate print, signed in the printed portion by Paul Revere, is placed. Around the engraving is the text "Engraved for Royal American Magazine, Volume I, No. XVII" and below signed "P. Revere." The engraving itself is roughly 3.5" x 6" in black print and having fine engraved detail. There are a couple of minor tone spots are noted as well as one sealed minor tear at center which has been expertly restored to a nearly invisible condition. A second Revere printed engraving of "The Russian Rabbit" originally in this magazine is 90% torn out and lacking, having been valued at zero. This is a rare full page engraving by Paul Revere, still intact and within the text of the magazine and a great rarity to Paul Revere and historic American engraving collectors. An important item having two different original engravings by Paul Revere. Ex: EAHA Auction, December 11, 1999, Lot 1120, where it sold for $2,760.
1774 "Royal American Magazine" With Two Original Paul Revere Engravings Printed Within
November 1774, THE ROYAL AMERICAN MAGAZINE, Boston, Choice Extremely Fine. An important issue of this magazine which had its masthead engraved by Paul Revere.
The masthead is engraved by Paul Revere. It shows a native American Indian holding a peace pipe and headdress with outstretched arm towards an American woman colonist, who in turn is offering a bottle of refreshment. Vignette on the masthead measures 3.25" x 2" and is in perfect, sharp, clear detail. Inside this magazine, which measures 5" x 8", are numerous stories, reports and documentary information. To accompany a story on the memoirs of Mademoiselle Clairion, a full page engraved metal plate print, signed in the printed portion by Paul Revere, is placed. Around the engraving is the text "Engraved for Royal American Magazine, Volume I, No. XVII" and below signed "P. Revere." The engraving itself is roughly 3.5" x 6" in black print and having fine engraved detail. There are a couple of minor tone spots are noted as well as one sealed minor tear at center which has been expertly restored to a nearly invisible condition. A second Revere printed engraving of "The Russian Rabbit" originally in this magazine is 90% torn out and lacking, having been valued at zero. This is a rare full page engraving by Paul Revere, still intact and within the text of the magazine and a great rarity to Paul Revere and historic American engraving collectors. An important item having two different original engravings by Paul Revere. Ex: EAHA Auction, December 11, 1999, Lot 1120, where it sold for $2,760.
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Coins-Currency-Autographs-Americana
9:00 AM PT - May 18th, 2008
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Early American
P.O. Box 3507
Rancho Santa Fe CA 92067
Rancho Santa Fe CA 92067
