The flight of the Congress (BM 1868,0808.4558)

An earlier impression of BMSat 5401 in which a blank has been left for the day of the month in the publication line. The owl with its document inscribed "Louis Baboon a Paris" is omitted, as are the words "Lee, Putnam", and "V... D" on the wolf, boar, and stag. The background differs in several details, the plate having been reworked and strengthened for the later impression. In place of the ship is a group of trees. 20 November 1777
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