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Item: Original 1862 Hand-Colored Lithograph Print
Publisher: Currier & Ives (152 Nassau St., New York)
Title: "The Storming of Fort Donelson, Tenn. Feby. 15th 1862."Subject: Civil War Battle of Fort Donelson featuring General Ulysses S. Grant.Item
Overview:Up for sale is an authentic, guaranteed 19th-century original hand-colored lithograph by the legendary printmaking firm Currier & Ives. Published in 1862 immediately following the battle, this print depicts the dramatic Union assault on the Confederate stronghold, highlighting General Ulysses S. Grant on horseback leading his troops.
Condition Details (Please Read Carefully):This piece has a unique framing history that preserved its most important collector asset: the full margins seem intact.
The Margins: Rather than being trimmed or cut down to fit a frame (which destroys collector value), the extra top, bottom, and side margins were folded backward behind the backing board. The text, publisher info, and full borders are entirely present.
Wear & Aging: As shown in the photos, the paper exhibits authentic signs of its 150+ year age. There is edge fraying, splitting along some of the dried fibers where the folds occurred, natural toning/foxing, and historical moisture staining along the bottom corners.Coloring: The original hand-applied watercolor washes are highly visible and clear.This is a beautiful, investment-grade piece of authentic American Civil War history. It is perfect for professional archival restoration or mounting in a proper shadowbox frame to showcase the historical fold marks.Shipping:Ships quickly and securely. The print has been safely removed from its old frame and will be shipped 100% FLAT between heavy-duty layers of protective rigid cardboard to ensure it arrives in the exact condition pictured.Please review all high-resolution macro photos closely to inspect paper fiber textures and edge conditions before purchasing. Feel free to message with any questions!
