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Major General Baron Steuben.

  • ARTIST: Pierre Eugene du Simitiere

  • PUBLISHER: Pub.d May 15th 1783, by R. Wilkinson No. 58 Cornhill, London.

  • MEDIUM: Stipple and line engraving,

    DATE: 1783.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 4 3/8 x 3 5/8" (11.1 x 9.2 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: Drawn by Pierre Eugene Du Simitiere, engraved by B. B. Ellis. <BR><BR> Baron Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin von Steuben (1730-1794), played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War. He transformed the Continental Army into a professional fighting force, writing the "Blue Book" (Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States), and serving as Inspector General.

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  • CONDITION: Good condition, printed in brown/red ink.

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