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c. 1779 General Israel Putnam Revolutionary War French Copper Plate Engraving

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c. 1779 General Israel Putnam Revolutionary War French Copper Plate Engraving
American Revolution
c. 1779 Copper-Plate Engraving of General Israel Putnam
c. 1779 Revolutionary War Period, Impressive Copper-Plate Engraving of American Major General Israel Putnam, Choice Crisp Near Mint.
An original European Copper-Plate Engraved Portrait of General Israel Putnam (1718-1790), the historic and important early commander of American Continental Army forces at Bunker Hill in the Revolutionary War. The plate impression measures about 6.5” x 3 7/8” deeply impressed within its full 8.5"x 6" period laid paper sheet. This outstanding and classic image of the famous American General, who was already well known in England for his role with Rogers Rangers in the French and Indian War. It shows Putnam in his military uniform with the text below reading: “Israel Putnam Esqr. General - Major der Americaner.” A very clean sharp impression, having great eye appeal that is excellent for display. Quite rare.