An Appeal To The People of The United States in Behalf of Art, Artists, and The Public Weal

NY: np, 1854. Softbound. 27 pp. Good. Disbound and lacking any wraps. Item #3682

Details the authors beliefs that Americans should patronize their own artists before those of other countries. Also makes a plea for the restorations and republication of copper-plates representing works of art from "The Musee Francais and the Musee Royal", which he has pledged as a gift to the Smithsonian. He does, however, want the public support for him to bring them into the country duty-free. Schimmelman locates about 9 copies. Rare.

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