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Sherwood, Neely and Jones, Philadelphia, London 1823, $695. Print
Philadelphia, Treaty tree London 1823, $695.

“Philadelphia”

Published by Sherwood, Neely & Jones, London March 1823.

A charming derivative copy of William Birch’s engraving of the Great Elm tree at Shackamaxon. It was under this tree that William Penn was believed to have forged a treaty with the Delaware Indians. A lovely but apocryphal story.

 

8 x 10 inches plate size

14 1/4 x 16 inches framed size.

Hand colored engraving, archivally matted and framed.

Excellent condition.

 
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