The National Portrait Gallery of Distinguished Americans, two-volume set conducted by James Herring and James Barton Longacre, under the superintendence of the American Academy of the Fine Arts. Published by Henry Perkins in Philadelphia and Monson Bancroft in New York during 1834 and 1835.
In very good condition, other than the staining on the title page shown in the photographs. The plates are in excellent condition.
A comprehensive and meticulously curated two-volume set celebrating the most prominent Americans of the early 19th century.
Featuring exquisite etchings by renowned artists, including Asher Brown Durand and Longacre himself, this series provides an unparalleled visual and biographical record of the nation's most significant historical figures.
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