COLLECTOR'S exquisite antique 1907 gravure art print of President James Garfield & Biography. Official portrait of President Garfield as it hangs in the White House today. Opposite illustration is historical text of President's life and administration.

Copyright, 1907, Bureau of National Literature & Art & Gravure Company of America. Print originates from White House Gallery of Official Portraits of Presidents folio book. Copyright on bottom left of print. Not a reproduction.

Each print in series was painted by order of Congress, artist being selected for their skill and reputation. Original painting by Andrews. IMPRESSIVE black sepia illustration that is ready to mat and frame. Photo does not fully capture brilliant detail and exact sepia hues; wait until you see it up close. Magnificent!

Life of each President prepared by leading American, who had special knowledge of certain period in history, giving a beautiful word picture of Presidents personality. Text by Charles Dick, Ohio Congressman. Engraved president's autograph beneath the portrait. Biography begins with elaborate black & white illustrated letter.

GRAVURE printing is a very special process that is rarely done today due to the high cost of the printing process. An image is etched on the surface of a metal plate, etched area is filled with ink and plate is rotated on a cylinder that transfers the image to the paper or other material.

High quality stand alone print-quality cardboard stock, biography thinner paper. Measures 16" x 20" with ivory border. Image size 8" x 12". Photo border and text doesn't show in full due to scanner size. Paper color looks more ivory/off-white. Art print excellent/bright and clean. Print border & print back light yellowing-very light edgewear-light corner bumping. Text page excellent/bright/clean-one small little area border bottom-not on writing.

Do not pass up this rare collector's gem; a must have for your antique art and history collection; will make a FABULOUS gift!!

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