Property from the Eric C. Caren CollectionTHE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE"In Congress, July 4, 1776. A Declaration by the Representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress Assembled," in The Westminster Magazine; or, The Pantheon of Taste. August 1776. London: Printed for and by T. Wright [1776] 8vo (8 x 5 1/8 in.; 205 x 130 mm). Folding engraved map; lacking 2 engraved views, some soiling at top margin. Disbound, shaken. The consignor has independently obtained a letter of authenticity from PSA that will accompany the lot. One of the earliest English printings of the Declaration, including a war map. The Westminster Magazine was one of several London periodicals to include the Declaration in the August issue; the full text appears on pages 431-32. The issue includes much other news about the Revolution, including an engraved "Map of the Present Seat of War in North America," accompanying a special report, "A Concise Account of the British Colonies in America." REFERENCE:Matyas, Declaration 76-11Condition ReportCondition as described in catalogue entry. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The
Property from the Eric C. Caren CollectionTHE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE"In Congress, July 4, 1776. A Declaration by the Representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress Assembled," in The Westminster Magazine; or, The Pantheon of Taste. August 1776. London: Printed for and by T. Wright [1776] 8vo (8 x 5 1/8 in.; 205 x 130 mm). Folding engraved map; lacking 2 engraved views, some soiling at top margin. Disbound, shaken. The consignor has independently obtained a letter of authenticity from PSA that will accompany the lot. One of the earliest English printings of the Declaration, including a war map. The Westminster Magazine was one of several London periodicals to include the Declaration in the August issue; the full text appears on pages 431-32. The issue includes much other news about the Revolution, including an engraved "Map of the Present Seat of War in North America," accompanying a special report, "A Concise Account of the British Colonies in America." REFERENCE:Matyas, Declaration 76-11Condition ReportCondition as described in catalogue entry. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The
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