1892 Portrait Plaque of Nathaniel Hawthorne. Uniface. By Jean-Désiré

1892 Portrait Plaque of Nathaniel Hawthorne. Uniface. By Jean-Désiré Ringel d'Illzach, for the Grolier Club, New York. Bronze, Cast. About As Made. With Original Album Case. 178.0 mm. Facing bust, head left, with name NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE above, words divided by letter A and branch. Life dates at left and right, 1804 / JULY 4 and MAY 18 / 1864, with associated depictions of house and tombstone, respectively. Grolier Club logo below, flanked by artist's signature and date RINGEL D'ILLZACH / MED MDCCCXCII. The original maroon and gilt-trimmed album case measures 11.0 inches x 14.0 inches x 1.0 inches. The front cover is printed NATHANIAL HAWTHORNE / (logo) / RINGEL D'ILLZACH SC. 1892 / GROLIER CLUB. The exterior of the case is moderately soiled and scuffed with some loosening of the spine. The wine red silk interior is better preserved, and the case in its entirety is complete and functional. Due to the size and nature of this lot, additional shipping charges apply. Please call 800-458-4646 for more information. (Total: 1 plaque; 1 album case)

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