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b. 1775 - d. 1870

Alexander Anderson (1775-1870), N.A. A New York City miniaturist and physician who is generally regarded as the father of the art of wood engraving in the U.S. While there were earlier wood cut artists in America, Anderson’s wood engraving differs because it consists of fine white line engraving in miniature like that of the British wood engravor/illustrator Thomas Bewick. It was Anderson’s admiration for and replication of Bewick’s famous General History of Quadrupeds (1804) and his manner of engraving that introduced into the U.S. a new tradition of white line and burin pricked engraving made on end-cut boxwood. Anderson had previously taught himself copperplate engraving that served as a start for his innovations with wood engraving. He studied medicine and became a doctor to please his father. But with the yellow fever epidemic in New York City in 1798, in which he lost his wife, he gave up medical practice and turned to a career of wood engraving. It is estimated that he made about six thousand engravings and remained active as late as 1868 producing strong graphic designs for tracts, books, almanacs and other paper documents with multiple printed images. His handiwork can sometimes by identified with the small white line initials “AA” inconspicuously worked into a print. He was a founder of the National Academy (hence the initials N.A. after his name) and a regular exhibitor at the American Academy and the Society of Artists.

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  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Jan. 10, 2025

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

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  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Dec. 05, 2024

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Nov. 21, 2024

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Oct. 31, 2024

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Oct. 10, 2024

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Sep. 26, 2024

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Aug. 31, 2024

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Aug. 17, 2024

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Jul. 25, 2024

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Jun. 20, 2024

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    May. 30, 2024

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Apr. 18, 2024

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Feb. 29, 2024

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Jan. 26, 2024

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Dec. 28, 2023

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Nov. 17, 2023

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Sep. 21, 2023

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Aug. 24, 2023

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Jul. 20, 2023

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Jun. 15, 2023

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    May. 26, 2023

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Apr. 28, 2023

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Mar. 30, 2023

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Feb. 23, 2023

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Feb. 04, 2023

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Jan. 12, 2023

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Dec. 15, 2022

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Nov. 10, 2022

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Sep. 29, 2022

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Aug. 25, 2022

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Jul. 28, 2022

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Jun. 23, 2022

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    May. 12, 2022

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson, Floral and Skull, Still Life
    May. 01, 2022

    Alexander Anderson, Floral and Skull, Still Life

    Est: $300 - $500

    Painting Of Skull And Flowers, Signed Alexandere Anderson, 1962. Approximately 24.50H x 22.625W x 2.0D in. Sight Approximately 17.75H x 15.8125W in.

    Clark's Auction Company
  • RUDY POZZATTI - noted American printmaker
    Mar. 31, 2022

    RUDY POZZATTI - noted American printmaker

    Est: $50 - $75

    RUDY POZZATTI - noted American printmaker [listed everywhere], original wood engraving, signed in the block. A commissioned print to commemorate the Inauguration of John Stephen Bailey as the 4th President of Nasson College [Springvale, Me.], 1970. Image is 5 x 4, sheet 10-1/4 x 7. Fine condition.

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Feb. 17, 2022

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Jan. 13, 2022

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Dec. 09, 2021

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Nov. 04, 2021

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Oct. 07, 2021

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Sep. 04, 2021

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Jul. 15, 2021

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Jun. 10, 2021

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    May. 13, 2021

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Mar. 31, 2021

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Mar. 04, 2021

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
  • Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator
    Jan. 28, 2021

    Alexander Anderson - America's First Illustrator

    Est: $80 - $120

    America's First Illustrator ALEXANDER ANDERSON (1775-1870) American physician and illustrator. Anderson was born in New York City to Scottish parents. At the age of twelve years he made his first attempts at engraving on copper, frequently using pennies rolled out, and on type-metal plates. He received no instruction, and his knowledge was acquired by watching jewelers and other workmen." Anderson was a contemporary of Thomas Bewick, and published his first work in Arnaud Bernaud's "The Looking Glass of the Mind" in 1794. However, he was urged by his parents to pursue a career in medicine. He apprenticed with Dr. William Smith at fourteen and received his license at twenty. He became the first doctor at what would become Bellevue Hospital, established to deal with an outbreak of yellow fever in New York City in 1795. Another outbreak of yellow fever began in 1798, and Anderson returned to Bellevue as the resident physician. He resigned a few weeks later after his three-month-old son, brother, and father all died in the epidemic. His wife and mother died soon afterwards. Anderson then became an engraver and was termed "America's First Illustrator". He is one of the earliest American wood-engravers. Offered here is an original wood-engraving, image approx. 5-1/4 x 3-1/2 in. plus margins. VG

    East Coast Books
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