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150th Anniversary Chase Intaglio Print
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Item Number: 49222
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(First day of sale: August 7,
2012 - 8:00 AM ET)-- The Bureau of Engraving and
Printing is pleased to introduce its 2012 Intaglio Print Program, the
"150th Anniversary Series."
This year’s commemorative program is dedicated to 150 years
of pride, craftsmanship, and innovation of the Bureau of Engraving and
Printing.
This print, featuring Salmon P. Chase and an exquisite compilation of unique engravings focusing on the age-old art of intaglio printing, is the second card in the “150thAnniversary Series.”
Description of Images: Border - Engraved
in 1928 by Howard S. Nutter and Charles F. Wittenauer; Portrait of Salmon
P. Chase - Engraved in 1873 by Charles Burt; Vignette – Auditors
Building (First home of the BEP) - Engraved in 1880 by Lorenzo Hatch
and Francis H. Noyes; Vignette – After The War (Female Figure) - Engraved
in 1889 by John A. O’Neill; Background image - Various BEP employee
production photos – Printed in Offset; 150th Anniversary Logo
– Printed in Offset.
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