Gorham Series: SOUTHREN LANDMARKS by artist John Alan Maxwell

American Commemorative Council

"Southern Landmarks" Series

A series of 16 plates, issued two per year from 1973 through 1980. Original paintings by John Alan Maxwell (1904-1984), born in Roanoke, Virginia and raised in Tennessee. An American artist known primarily for his book and magazine illustrations (including Collier's Magazine and The Saturday Evening Post) as well as historical paintings, usually nostalgic scenes from The Old south. The plates were produced by Gorham, distributed by The American Commemorative Council, and sponsored by the National Historical Society. First issue price in 1973 was $35 per plate, approximately $185 in 2017 dollars. All the rest were issued at $40 each. Multi-color scene on a cream-colored porcelain plate with gold edge, approximately 10.5 inches in diameter. Limited and Numbered Edition of just 9800 plates each. See table below pictures for prices and availability. All plates are in EXCELLENT CONDITION (no chips, cracks, repairs, or other damage).

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Custis-Lee Mansion (often called Lee's Mansion) in Arlington, Virginia -- now Arlington Cemetery.

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$Description: C:\Users\Stan\Documents\Stan Tillotson\AOLPRESS\Ashland2.jpg$ Ashland (Henry Clay Mansion)	$Description: C:\Users\Stan\Documents\Stan Tillotson\AOLPRESS\Beauvoir2.jpg$ Beauvoir (Jefferson Davis)	$Description: C:\Users\Stan\Documents\Stan Tillotson\AOLPRESS\Cabildo2.jpg$ The Cabildo - New Orleans, LA
$Description: C:\Users\Stan\Documents\Stan Tillotson\AOLPRESS\Drayton-Hall2.jpg$ Drayton Hall - Charleston, SC	$Description: C:\Users\Stan\Documents\Stan Tillotson\AOLPRESS\Elmcourt2.jpg$ Elmcourt	$Description: C:\Users\Stan\Documents\Stan Tillotson\AOLPRESS\White-House2.jpg$ 1st Confederate White House
$Description: C:\Users\Stan\Documents\Stan Tillotson\AOLPRESS\Fort-Hill2.jpg$ Fort Hill (John C. Calhoun)	$Description: C:\Users\Stan\Documents\Stan Tillotson\AOLPRESS\Governors-Palace2.jpg$ Governor's Palace Williamsburg	$Description: C:\Users\Stan\Documents\Stan Tillotson\AOLPRESS\Tryons-Palace2.jpg$ Governor Tryon's Palace
$Description: C:\Users\Stan\Documents\Stan Tillotson\AOLPRESS\Hermitage2.jpg$ Hermitage (Andrew Jackson)	$Description: C:\Users\Stan\Documents\Stan Tillotson\AOLPRESS\Liberty-Hall2.jpg$ Liberty Hall	$Description: C:\Users\Stan\Documents\Stan Tillotson\AOLPRESS\Monticello2.jpg$ Monticello (Thomas Jefferson)
$Description: C:\Users\Stan\Documents\Stan Tillotson\AOLPRESS\Montpelier2.jpg$ Montpelier (James Madison)	$Description: C:\Users\Stan\Documents\Stan Tillotson\AOLPRESS\Mount-Vernon2.jpg$ Mount Vernon (G.Washington)	$Description: C:\Users\Stan\Documents\Stan Tillotson\AOLPRESS\Oak-Hill2.jpg$ Oak Hill

Order in which plates were issued
Date	View	Price
1973	Monticello	$18
1973	Governor's Palace, Williamsburg	$18
1974	Beauvoir	$18
1974	The Cabildo	$18
1975	Hermitage	$18
1975	Oak Hill	$18
1976	Governor Tryon's Palace	$18
1976	Montpelier	$18
1977	Elmcourt	$18
1977	Ashland	$18
1978	Mount Vernon	$18
1978	1st Confederate White House	$18
1979	Custis-Lee Mansion	$25
1979	Drayton Hall	$25
1980	Fort Hill	$25
1980	Liberty Hall	$25

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