Description: LEGACY AMERICANA No. 20261 ✮ Taylor and Fillmore: GRAND NATIONAL WHIG BANNER jugate Currier printPrint titled, GRAND, NATIONAL, WHIG BANNER, promoting Zachary Taylor for president and Millard Fillmore for vice president, 1848. Hand-colored small folio lithograph, published by N. Currier, New York. Housed in original walnut veneer frame with hand-blown glass. Subtitled, "PRESS ONWARD." Against ranks of flags surmounted by an eagle perched on globe, portraits of Taylor and Fillmore with names in wreaths; below, decorative leaves and scrollwork, and a streamer bearing the legend, THE NATION'S CHOICE FOR PRESIDENT & VICE PRESIDENT FROM 1849 TO 1853. The whole made to resemble a parade banner. Bright, clean example.The "National Banner" series issued by New York printmaker Nathaniel Currier are considered the prototype of the modern political poster. Displayed in the homes and businesses of the most devoted partisans, they provided the only visual images many voters had of the men running for the nation's highest offices. Now prized by collectors, they remain a visual way of representing early presidential campaigns for which little otherwise survives.Must ship to a U.S. address.SIZE: 9.5 x 13.5 in. (sight); 12.5 x 16.5 in. (overall)ASSURED AUTHENTICITYNo reproductions. No exceptions. ACCURATE DESCRIPTIONSExcellent condition unless noted. PROFESSIONAL SERVICEFast, secure, trackable shipments. Legacy Americana specializes in historical memorabilia documenting America's political and cultural heritage. We take pride in offering a large and comprehensive selection of items, with something for every collecting budget and specialization. Every item is fully warranted to be authentic and original, and only the finest quality specimens make it into our inventory. We have been an eBay seller since 1998, and launched our eBay store in 2004. We have consistently maintained a positive feedback rating above 99%, five-star detailed ratings, and many of our buyers are repeat customers. As a member of American Political Items Collectors (APIC), the national organization of political hobbyists and scholars, we are committed to upholding its code of ethics. Whether you're an avid collector, history buff on a budget, or looking for that perfect gift for the partisan or pundit on your list, Legacy Americana is your one-stop shop for historical and political memorabilia on the Web.
Price: 675 USD
Location: Tucson, Arizona
End Time: 2024-12-02T21:36:40.000Z
Shipping Cost: 19.95 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Type: Posters
Year: 1848
Presidential Campaign: Zachary Taylor
Theme: Politics
Country/Region: United States
