POLAND - General "KOSCIUSZKO. Born in 1746 & died on October 15, 1817". 19th century. Original lithograph by Victor ADAM (Paris 1801-Viroflay 1867). Proof on Chine appliqué paper bearing the dry stamp of the publisher Goupil & Cie (Lugt 1090). Margins for three sides and right-hand line cut margin. Andrzej Tadeusz Bonawentura Kościuszkon is a Polish officer who took part in the War of Independence from the United States and organized an insurrection against Russian and Prussian domination in 1794. Today he is considered a national hero in Poland, Belarus, Lithuania and the United States. 38.5 x 25 cm. State B (Some freckles).