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Hancock, John (1737-1793) The Hon. John Hancock of Boston... Done from an original picture paint

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00372.02 Author/Creator: Hancock, John (1737-1793) Place Written: London Type: Print Date: 25 October 1775 Pagination: 1 mezzotint ; 37 x 27 cm Order a Copy

With platemark numbered 84. Based on painting by Littleford, Oct. 25, 1775

Hancock, John, 1737-1797

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