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D. Rice & A.N. Hart (Philadelphia, Penn.), fl. 1854 Title page of The National Portrait Gallery of Distinguished Americans

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.1888 Author/Creator: D. Rice & A.N. Hart (Philadelphia, Penn.), fl. 1854 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Printed document Date: circa 1860 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; Order a Copy

One title page for The National Portrait Gallery of Distinguished Americans dated circa 1860. Features an engraving of the capitol building of the United States.

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