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 i(ncluding 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 $165 in 2008 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).
Custis-Lee Mansion (often called Lee's Mansion) in Arlington, Virginia -- now Arlington Cemetary.
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 Ashland (Henry Clay Mansion) |
 Beauvoir (Jefferson Davis) |
 The Cabildo - New Orleans, LA |
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 Elmcourt |
 1st Confederate White House |
Fort Hill (John C. Calhoun) |
 Governor's Palace Williamsburg |
 Governor Tryon's Palace |
Hermitage (Andrew Jackson) |
Liberty Hall |
Monticello (Thomas Jefferson) |
Montpelier (James Madison) |
Mount Vernon (G.Washington) |
Oak Hill |
| Order in which plates were issued | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date | View |
Price |
| 1973 | Monticello | $35 |
| 1973 | Governor's Palace, Williamsburg | $35 |
| 1974 | Beauvoir | $35 |
| 1974 | The Cabildo | $35 |
| 1975 | Hermitage | $35 |
| 1975 | Oak Hill | $35 |
| 1976 | Governor Tryon's Palace | $35 |
| 1976 | Montpelier | $35 |
| 1977 | Elmcourt | $35 |
| 1977 | Ashland | $35 |
| 1978 | Mount Vernon | Sold |
| 1978 | 1st Confederate White House | Sold |
| 1979 | Custis-Lee Mansion | Sold |
| 1979 | Drayton Hall | Sold |
| 1980 | Fort Hill | Sold |
| 1980 | Liberty Hall | Sold |
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