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Johnson Fry & Co. Engraving of John Paul Jones

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0346 Author/Creator: Johnson Fry & Co. Place Written: New York, New York Type: Engraving Date: circa 1860 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; Order a Copy

One undated engraving of John Paul Jones. A standing portrait of John Paul Jones. Based on the painting by Alonzo Chappel.

Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792
Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

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