1845 C. Johnson Post Master General Portrait Engraving T. Doney NY #1456

Original mid-19th-century portrait engraving of Cave Johnson (1793–1866), U.S. Postmaster General under President James K. Polk. The portrait is engraved by T. Doney, N.Y. and features Johnson’s printed facsimile signature beneath the image with the title “Post Master General.” This attractive period engraving is believed to date to 1845, shortly after Johnson became Postmaster General. Johnson is an important figure in early U.S. postal history and served during the period leading to the introduction of the first United States general-issue postage stamps in 1847. Details: * Subject: Cave Johnson, U.S. Postmaster General * Engraver: T. Doney, New York * Date: Circa 1845 * Overall sheet size: Approx. 10 1/2” x 7” * Portrait image: Approx. 4 1/2” x 3 1/2” * Printed facsimile signature beneath portrait * Original antique engraving — not a modern reproduction Condition: Very good antique condition for its age with expected toning, light spotting/foxing and minor handling wear. The portrait remains dark and well defined with wide margins. Reverse shows age-related discoloration and spotting. Please review all photographs carefully as they are an important part of the condition description. A desirable piece of 19th-century American political and postal history, suitable for collectors of early U.S. engravings, Post Office history, James K. Polk-era material, or historical portraits. Guaranteed authentic period engraving as described.