1904 Samuel Hollyer Signed Engraving. Shakespere (spelling is how it is listed at bottom left) Tavern, New York City, Circa 1820. You will not find many of these signed prints anywhere! The few places to find these engravings is at The Library of Congress, or the New York State Library.
Born in England, Samuel Hollyer studied engraving techniques under Edward and William Finden. He first came to the United States in 1851 and was commissioned by various New York City publishers. He twice returned to work in England, for periods of two and six years, before settling permanently in New York in 1861. For more than the following fifty years Samuel Hollyer created many fine engravings mezzotints and etchings. He was equally well respected for his topographical views, portraits and ex-libris plates. Securely Shipped, Questions Welcome.
