Printer's Proof -- Pen company - Gladiators - Pen is Mightier than the Sword

New York: Meyer, Merkel & Ottmann. A 5 5/8" x 4 3/8" proof for Aikin Lambert & Co. New York. Logo in upper left corner "Pen is Mightier than the Sword". Scene depicts gladiators in the Coliseum dueling with pens instead of sword. Layered color, almost appears as split-fountain. Gold vs. Steel at base Reverse is blank.