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Laurence, Samuel, 1812-1884 [Engraving of Nathaniel Parker Willis]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.1023 Author/Creator: Laurence, Samuel, 1812-1884 Place Written: s.l. Type: Engraving Date: 1835 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; Order a Copy

One portrait of Nathaniel Parker Willis dated 1835. Portrait by Samuel Laurence. Includes a personal note addressed to Laurence and Willis's signature.

Willis, Nathaniel Parker, 1806-1867
Laurence, Samuel, 1812-1884

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