[American Revolution] Declaration of Independence [1848 or 1833]. Engraved Broadside. 30 1/4 x 24 3/4 in., (770 x 630mm) (sight). Moderately toned; minor wrinkling; scattered light spotting. In early 20th century mahogany frame; not examined out frame. Bidwell 7. Rare 1833 copperplate engraving of the Declaration of Independence. This strong impression of archivist Peter Force's facsimile was printed by engraver William J. Stone and based on his own facsimile executed in 1823. This copy, one of an unknown number originally printed for inclusion in Force's planned 20-volume American Archives, is a rare survival as the greater project was eventually cancelled due to production delays and mounting costs. Secretary of State, John Quincy Adams advocated making copies of the original document due to its deteriorating state. Sadly, it continued to do so and it is now—in 2019—virtually illegible. The Stone and Force facsimiles are the equivalents of photos, snapshots in time of what is arguably the most famous government document in the world after the Magna Carta.
[American Revolution] Declaration of Independence [1848 or 1833]. Engraved Broadside. 30 1/4 x 24 3/4 in., (770 x 630mm) (sight). Moderately toned; minor wrinkling; scattered light spotting. In early 20th century mahogany frame; not examined out frame. Bidwell 7. Rare 1833 copperplate engraving of the Declaration of Independence. This strong impression of archivist Peter Force's facsimile was printed by engraver William J. Stone and based on his own facsimile executed in 1823. This copy, one of an unknown number originally printed for inclusion in Force's planned 20-volume American Archives, is a rare survival as the greater project was eventually cancelled due to production delays and mounting costs. Secretary of State, John Quincy Adams advocated making copies of the original document due to its deteriorating state. Sadly, it continued to do so and it is now—in 2019—virtually illegible. The Stone and Force facsimiles are the equivalents of photos, snapshots in time of what is arguably the most famous government document in the world after the Magna Carta.
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