The American Fireman. Set of Four

Four Titles are listed below.

The American Fireman Facing the Enemy.

Always Ready.

Prompt of the Rescue.

Rushing to the Conflict.

Referenced in "Currier & Ives Prints an Illustrated Check List" By, Frederic A. Conningham #'s 152, 153, 154, 155.

Drawn by, Louis Maurer (1832 - 1932)

Published by Currier & Ives.

Lithographs handcolored, 1858.

Folio - Average image size, 17 1/2 x 13 1/2" (44.3 x 34.2 cm)

A fine matched set of four.  This set was drawn on stone by Louis Maurer who was both an artist and master lithographer. Both Nathanial Currier and James Ives were volunteer firemen in New York City in the days before a paid department was organized (1865). It has been noted that the figure in the lithograph, “Always Ready” is non-other than Nathanial Currier.

The set is scarce, especially as a matched set. 

Good condition and color.