SIGNED 1851 Uniform of the United States Army Color Plate by Horstmann & Sons

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SIGNED 1851 Uniform of the United States Army Color Plate by Horstmann & Sons:
$79.99

This is just a single plate from a portfolio of 25 plates that were made in 1851 showing all of the regulations and illustrations of US Army dress. It is rare with the full portfolio currently on sale for $4,250. Description: Rare 1851 color plate titled \'Uniform of the United States Army\' published by William H. Horstmann & Sons of Philadelphia. This is Plate No. 1 from a portfolio of 25 plates that was titled, \'Regulations for the Uniform & Dress of the Army of the United States, June 1851. From the Original Text and Drawings in the War Department\'. The print shows four men in vibrant blue and yellow Army dress. The left two show the Major and Captain Adjutant General\'s Department Engineers and the right two men are the 1st Sergeant and Musician Engineer Soldiers. Published by famed Military supplier William H. Horstmann & Sons, plates drawn by G.C Humphries, chromolith by P.S. Duval. Also marked \'Schnessele lith\' in lower corner.The lower left corner is signed by Adjutant General Roger Jones, who was the longest-serving Adjutant General in United States Army History, serving from 1825 to 1852. The inscription says \'Official. R. Jones Adjut Gen\'l. Washington, June, 1851\'.Measurements: 14 1/2\" long by 11 1/8\".Condition: Fair. Moderate dust, soiling and toning to paper. Consistent edge wear around periphery as well as distress to corners. There are several small tears at edges. There is a large tear that zigzags down from the top edge that is 3.5\" long. I have placed transparent tape on the back of this large tear and another smaller tear to ensure they don\'t get any worse. Most of these imperfections are around the periphery, the color plate itself is preserved nicely as is the autograph of the Adjutant General at the time. Please inspect the pictures.Shipped FREE via USPS with appropriate care... Thank YOU!Regulations for the Uniform & Dress of the Army of the United States. June 1851. Measurements: 14 1/2\" long by 11 1/8\".Condition: Fair. Moderate dust, soiling and toning to paper. Consistent edge wear around periphery as well as distress to corners. There are several small tears at edges. There is a large tear that zigzags down from the top edge that is 3.5\" long. I have placed transparent tape on the back of this large tear and another smaller tear to ensure they don\'t get any worse. Most of these imperfections are around the periphery, the color plate itself is preserved nicely as is the autograph of the Adjutant General at the time. Please inspect the pictures.Shipped FREE via USPS with appropriate care... Thank YOU!
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