{"product_id":"1833-humphry-phelps-declaration-of-independence-original-hand-colored-engraving","title":"1833 Humphry Phelps Declaration of Independence | Original Hand-Colored Engraving","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"rmw5tv\" data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"135\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"381\"\u003eOffered here is a rare original 1833 engraved and hand-colored “Humphry Phelps” Declaration of Independence, among the most visually striking and historically important nineteenth-century decorative presentations of America’s founding document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"651\"\u003ePublished in New York by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHumphry Phelps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in 1833, this monumental engraving combines the full text of the Declaration with elaborate patriotic ornamentation, state medallions, allegorical imagery, and facsimile signatures of the Founding Fathers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"843\"\u003eUnlike later Centennial reproductions commonly encountered on the market, this example appears consistent with an authentic early nineteenth-century engraved issue with period hand-coloring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"848\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"7gs9od\" data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"869\"\u003eNotable Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eThis highly decorative composition includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1srr8x7\" data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"963\"\u003eLarge portrait medallion of George Washington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"36kp8l\" data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003eFull facsimile text of the Declaration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7u4aol\" data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003eFacsimile signatures including John Hancock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"171m7yo\" data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003eOrnamental borders and patriotic trophies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1eo8v52\" data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003eMedallions representing the original states\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15h4wld\" data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003eRevolutionary-era imagery and allegorical scenes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uh7xrm\" data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003eOriginal period hand-coloring throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003eThe visual impact is exceptional and highly displayable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1353kst\" data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003eHistorical Importance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHumphry Phelps Declaration of Independence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e was issued during the great early-American revival of interest in Revolutionary history and followed earlier landmark Declaration engravings such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wlg39x\" data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBinns Declaration of Independence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1etlrsl\" data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eStone Declaration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003ePhelps’ version became one of the most ornate and recognizable decorative Declaration printings of the nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eIts bold typography, rich color, and highly decorative presentation made it especially popular for public buildings, schools, and patriotic display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1934\"\u003eAuthentic early examples are increasingly difficult to locate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1939\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"9t1kq8\" data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003eApproximate Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003eLarge folio format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003eApproximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d0nlpi\" data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003e21 3\/4 x 28 1\/3 inches\u003cbr\u003e(please rely on photographs for exact proportions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2183\"\u003eCondition is consistent with a genuine early nineteenth-century engraved broadside:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2381\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7ngcy9\" data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2204\"\u003eoverall age toning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12wsjlg\" data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003escattered foxing and staining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1o5xfca\" data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003eedge wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pkuwlo\" data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2278\"\u003ecreasing and handling marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nrc8aa\" data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2309\"\u003esmall losses and separations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wjwj4j\" data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2349\"\u003emounting\/framing remnants at top edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19ljtkd\" data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2381\"\u003ewaviness from age and storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003eThe piece nevertheless retains outstanding eye appeal and strong color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2528\"\u003ePlease review all images carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2533\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"i7z5jz\" data-start=\"2535\" 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