Museum of Natural History Opening 1878 PRESIDENT HAYES ATTENDING Matted Print

Description: This is a matted antique engraving from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, a weekly newspaper published in 1878. The prints in this series have text on the reverse, and are printed on what is called rag paper, an antique paper that is stronger and far more durable than the newspaper material we use today.TITLE: NEW YORK CITY -- THE PRESIDENTIAL VISIT -- PRESIDENT HAYES PARTICIPATING IN THE OPENING CEREMONIES OF THE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, MANHATTAN SQUARE, EIGHTH AVENUE AND 77th TO 81st STREET, ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22nd (See pictures for smaller text and details.) ARTIST: NOT IDENTIFIED CONDITION: EXCELLENT -- The prints in this series are clear, clean, and bright. No tears. A really fine image. Excellent definition. Nice clean, sharp lines, and wide margins. This print is about 145 years old and guaranteed to be original. It is an authentic old print from the aforementioned newspaper and NOT A MODERN REPRODUCTION.The visible part of the print, including the white border (if any) is about 10" x 15". Matted the print measures 16" x 20". This is a standard size matte that will fit into a standard size frame.ALL OF OUR MATTED PRINTS ARE WRAPPED IN A CLEAR CELLOPHANE ENVELOPE THAT PROTECTS THE PRINT DURING SHIPPING AND IS PERFECT FOR GIFT GIVING. ABOUT THE MATSAll of our prints are bevel matted in a very high quality, and simple off-white/ivory matting. The backing, WHICH IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE PRINT, also meets the same high quality standard. We take pride in what we sell. Look at our feedback. All mats are acid-free and the small piece of tape used to attach the print to the top of the mat is artists tape. This print is truly ready to be framed and preserved.Some Comments about Our MatsAlways a wonderful transaction. Will buy again. Awesome Prints & Mats!!!!!Beautiful Print. Awesome Mat! Fab pkg. Rapid ship. Bought 4 MORE! A++++As always, a very fine print & mat, well-packed & promptly shipped: A+This print is better than I imagined, the mat is fabulous, everything is perfectTHANK YOU! JUST AS DESCRIBED. GREAT MATTING! A+A+A+Great vendor. Nicely packaged and matted. Highly recommend this vendor.Great matted print, excellent transaction in every way, A+++ - thank you!Thanks.... great item and nicely matted and shipped!!!Beautiful print and matte, great shape, great packaging, quick service.Beautifully matted, just as described. A+ seller!Great print artfully matted. Prompt service. Thanks. Great service-prompt delivery-beautifully matted-perfection! Will buy from again GENERAL INFORMATIONWe are happy to answer questions and can usually do so within 24 hours.If you purchase more than one print from our store please use the eBay shopping cart and pay for all items on a single invoice. Doing so will ensure that you get the best shipping discount. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE

Price: 75 USD

Location: Brooklyn, New York

End Time: 2024-12-11T22:10:34.000Z

Shipping Cost: 11 USD