Lot 474
William Penn's Treaty With The Indians--Lithograph, c. 1840s. Handsome lithograph of William Penn's Treaty with the Indians in "Old Southwark" on the Delaware, in the City of Philadelphia, 16 x 12 in., nicely mounted in fine, distressed, old black wood frame to an overall size of 18½ x 15 in. Penn's assurances of love and protection toward the Indians, datelined England, February 21, 1682, are reproduced below the famous image, along with a statement by Thomas Holme that he gave Penn's document to the Indians by an interpreter in June, 1682. A seal at bottom commemorates the treaty. Print has some light age toning; a 3 in. marginal tear at upper right does not touch the image. A beautiful presentation of a much-sought-after William Penn image.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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