Lot of 5 hand-colored lithographs of 19th century politicians by Currier and Ives, ca 1844-1860.George M. Dallas: The People’s Candidate for Vice President of the United States. New York, NY: N. Currier, ca 1844. 9.25 x13.25 in. (sight), 12 x 15.25 in. (frame). Published to coincide with the 1844 national election in which Dallas and Polk won.Henry Clay of Kentucky. New York, NY: N. Currier, ca 1844. 9.25 x13.25 in. (sight), 12 x 15.25 in. (frame). Full-length portrait with extensive hand-coloring, Clay stands at table with books and US Capitol building visible in the background.Henry Clay. New York, NY: [N. Currier], ca 1844. 9.5 x 12 in. (sight), 14 x 18 (frame). Laurel wreathed half-length portrait of Clay with his slogan, “Justice to Harry of the West.” Scarce.John C. Fremont, Republican Candidate for Fifteenth President of the United States. After photograph by Mathew Brady. New York, NY: N. Currier, ca 1856. 12.75 x 17.5 in. (sight), 15.75 x 20.5 in. (frame). Half-length portrait of Fremont issued during 1856 campaign. Uncommon.Hon. John Bell, of Tennessee. National Union Candidate for Sixteenth President of the United States. After photograph by J.E. McClees. New York, NY: Currier & Ives, ca 1860. 13.25 x 16.75 in. (sight), 18.5 x 22.5 in. (frame). Vignette half-length portrait of Bell with facsimile signature. Issued during 1860 campaign.