Charles Bird King Lithographs "Young Ma Has Kah," and More, 1838

Item Details

After Charles Bird King (American, 1785–1862)
Young Ma Has Kah, Moa-Na-Han-Ga and Peah-Mus-Ka, 1838
Chromolithograph on paper, Lithograph on paper
1838 (First Edition, Greenough Issue)
Pulled from 1838 F. W. Greenough edition of Thomas L. M’Kenney and James Hall’s History of the Indian Tribes of North America, III Volumes
Published by F. W. Greenough, Philadelphia
J.T. Bowen (Printed & Coloured at I.T. Bowen’s Lithographic Establishment)

1838 McKenney & Hall Native American Lithographs; F.W. Greenough Imperial Folio First Edition; Mo-Na-Hon-Ga, Young Ma-Has-Kah, Peah-Mus-Ka; Charles Bird King portraits; Antique Ioway and Fox Chief prints. ‘Young Ma-Has-Kah’ is a particularly sought-after plate due to the striking bear-claw necklace and the narrative history of the Ioway leader known as ‘White Cloud.’

Historical Significance: These lithographs are historically vital because the original oil paintings by Charles Bird King, commissioned by the War Department, were destroyed in the Smithsonian fire of 1865. Consequently, these 1838 lithographs remain the primary visual record of these Native American leaders.

The ‘Greenough’ Premium: The History of the Indian Tribes was published in parts. The F.W. Greenough imprint (1838–1840) identifies these as part of the initial First Edition run. Collectors prioritize these over the later ‘Rice, Rutter & Co.’ (1848) or ’Rice & H

Condition

- mild undulations; minor foxing; minimal debris beneath glazing; scratching, minor finish loss to frame.

Dimensions

- all frames measures the same.

• Item not examined outside of mounting.

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Item #

ITMGS51665