1852 Wood Engraving Art Franklin Pierce US President Portrait Political YGP2

"General Franklin Pierce, Democratic Candidate for the Presidency" This is an original 1852 black and white in-text wood engraving of a portrait of Brigadier General Franklin Pierce, (1804-1869), who served as the 14th President of the United States of America between 1853 and 1857. CONDITIONThis 161+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. Light creasing. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Some light surface rub. Please note: There is printing on the verso. Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White Grade: Very Fine ++ Dimensions: Approximately 6.75 x 10 inches; 17 x 25 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation) Period Paper is pleased to present a collection of antique wood engravings from the 1852 Gleason's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion. Founded