John Hancock, Esq: President of the American Congress.

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• PUBLISHER: Published in London by T. Robson,

• MEDIUM: Copper plate engraving

  DATE: c. 1780.

• EDITION SIZE: Image size 6 1/8 x 4 3/8" (15.5 x 11 cm)

• DESCRIPTION: A handsome portrait of John Hancock shown seated and writing a letter to the people of Ireland. The Resolutions of the Continental Congress also rests on the table. At his feet are the Boston Port Bill and a Proclamation.<br><br> John Hancock, 1737-1793 was a prominent merchant and statesman of Boston. He also was a Patriot during the American Revolution. He served as president of the Second Continental Congress and was the first and third Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He is best remembered for his large and stylish signature on the Declaration of Independence, drawn so that King George III would be able to read his name without difficulty.<br><br> This print appeared in of "An impartial history of the war in America, between Great Britain and the United States" by William Murray.

• ADDITIONAL INFO: Nicely framed in a period style receding black and sanded spandrel molding. Overall framed size: 12 x 9.75 inches.

• CONDITION: Very good condition.

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• CATEGORIES: 18th-19th Century Subjects , Portraits , Revolutionary War Figures