255

c. 1861 Rare Civil War Engraving, Young America Crushing Rebellion + Sedition

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:700.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,600.00 USD
c. 1861 Rare Civil War Engraving, Young America Crushing Rebellion + Sedition
Political
Print of “Young America Crushing Rebellion and Sedition” Extremely Rare Civil War Political Engraving by W. Sartain
c. 1861 Civil War Period, Political Engraving “Young America Crushing Rebellion and Sedition,” Engraved by William Sartain, Very Fine.
Civil War original Historic Engraved Print titled, “YOUNG AMERICAN CRUSHING REBELLION AND SEDITION” measuring 13.5” x 9.5” margins partially trimmed with a small deft expert repair to the lower left margin selvage that blends very well. This rare Print draws upon the myth of the infant “Hercules” strangling two evil Serpents and subduing a Lion. This image shows “America” personified as a baby, crushing serpents and beasts just as it is stated in the myth of Hercules. Some small fold lines in the corners and slight foxing are the only flaws on this wonderful engraving. The line “Engraved by WILLIAM SARTAIN” is in small print at center, just below the image. The title and sub-line are both fully intact reading, YOUNG AMERICA with CRUSHING REBELLION AND SEDITION, in smaller print below and just above the bottom edge. The full printing, text and margins are as shown. An important Civil War Print lacking in most advanced and specialized collections. This extremely rare historic Civil War Political Engraving is ripe for display.