Additional information
| Condition | VF |
|---|---|
| Engraver | Alfred Sealey |
| Paper | india die sunk on card |
| Size | 1.5” x 1.625”; overall 3.75" x 4.25" |
James Madison Portrait Die Proof on india by Alfred Sealey
$40.00
US Bureau of Engraving and Printing portrait of James Madison engraved by Alfred Sealey (1815-1868). Sealey was engraving in New York city from 1838 to the 1850s. From 1858-1860 he was affiliated with Sealey & Smith; in the latter year he joined the American Bank Note Co. Sealey was not employed by the BEP, but was contracted by Spencer M. Clark to engrave portraits. Between 1867 and 1868 Clark engaged Sealey to engrave the following portraits for $500 each: George Washington, $1 USN; James Madison, $5000 USN; Henry Clay, $50 USN; Andrew Jackson, $5 USN; Daniel Webster, $10 USN.
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