Print  Specifics: Type of print: Combination of steel & stipple engraving - Superb quality original antique print. Year of printing: not indicated in the print. Actual: 1876 Publisher: American Biographical Publishing Co., Chicago, Cincinnati and New York. Condition: 1 (1. Excellent - 2. Very good - 3. Good - 4. Fair) Dimensions: 8 x 10.5 inches (20 x 26 cm), including blank margins around the image.  Paper weight: 2 (1. Thick - 2. Heavier - 3. Medium heavy - 4. Slightly heavier - 5. Thin) Reverse side: Blank Note: 1. Engraved signature under the image, 2. Green 'border' around the print in the photo is a contrasting background on which the print was photographed. 3. The detail of the print is much sharper than the photo of the print. Short Genealogy Info: COLONEL JOHN  JAMES SPEED WILSON: Wilson was born, March 1, 1834,in Danby, New York, where his father dealt in lumber. In 1851 he was induced to take temporary charge of the Springfield, Illinois, (Illinois & Mississippi Telegraph Company) office, and in five months thereafter was made superintendent of the lines in the western division.  During the ten years following, Mr. Wilson, retaining his position, was stationed at the following points in the division, viz.: Springfield, Illinois, Burlington, Iowa, Galena, Illinois, St. Louis, Missouri, and Quincy, Illinois, which indicate the considerable field embraced within his territory. His position threw him in contact with most of the historic men of those times, as well as with others since renowned. Among these may be named Lincoln and Grant.   Martin2001 Satisfaction Guaranteed Policy! Any print purchased from me may be returned for any (or no) reason for a full refund including all postage. Internet seller since 1998. Five-star service.