Charles Hunt (After F. C. Turner): "Leamington Grand Steeple Chase, 1837" Plate 1. Original Engraving Published in London, 1837, by Thomas McLean. The sheet is toned overall with a faint brown stain in the sky area and some scratching in the upper right-hand corner. There are small tears confined to the far margins of the page. The full sheet measures 19" x 27," and the matting measures 24 1/4" x 31 1/4."
Military commission to Cyrus M. Johnson asking that he become Captain of the New York Militia. Morgan Lewis (New York, 1754-1844) is the son of signer Francis Lewis, and was Chief of Staff to General Horatio Gates during The Revolutionary War and attaining rank of Colonel by the end of the War. In 1801, he became Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New York. From 1805-1807, he commanded the U.S. forces in New York in 1814 as Major General.
This fine book contains 16 plates in color by Peter Scott and 33 distribution maps. Four-Volume Set. Country Life Limited, London, 1954. Excellent condition.
