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Unknown [Engraving of John Quincy Adams]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04006.02 Author/Creator: Unknown Place Written: s.l. Type: Engraving Date: no date Pagination: 1 engraving ; b&w ; 25.8 x 17.5 cm Order a Copy

Black and white engraving of John Quincy Adams. Date is unknown, but the engraving was originally included as collateral to GLC04006.01, which is dated circa 1833. Printed by D. Appleton & co.

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

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