Lot 479
General Lafayette's 1824 Visit to America. Three items relating to General Lafayette's visit to the United States in 1824, his first since the end of the Revolutionary War: (1) A handsome 10 x 9½ in. lithographic imprint, published by Branet of Lyon, France, with the General's name in wreathed circles around his visage (2) A small sheet 5½ x 8½ in. with three engraved portraits of Lafayette, "Engraved No. 45 Sansom Street" (Philadelphia). Laudatory titles for Lafayette include, "The Soldier's model, the Patriot's Glory" (3) later 19th century 6 x 5 in. bust. First two items are lightly foxed. (3 items).
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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