Currier & Ives Just in time for President's Day

Hi all,
Well, I've had this for a while and always thought it might be original?
Paper looks good? Viewable area measures 9 1/2" x 12 3/4" and frame
is 14 3/4" x 19"
The frame is not original I'm sure as it looks much newer. And the stain
in the lower bottom center had to of been there when it was reframed as there is no staining on the back or the mat.
Only my thoughts and observations, hoping to get some further input.
Mikey

 

The only original lithograph I've found so far sold on Invaluable for $550.Do you know how to tell an original litho from a well done repro ? Worth getting a high-power loupe and investigating.
They may go for more or less,the problem is there are many more reproductions than originals online.Search geniuses like Roaring20's & Debora should be able to nail it.

 

I've never had in hand an original. That is why I thought this was special! If it is a reproduction it is a very good one.
Mikey

 

Here's one from The Met's collection. For comparison.

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/430813

Debora

 

An original litho under strong magnification should have the graininess of a of a very sharp crayon drawing.
http://currierandives.com/identify.htm

 

That is how I would describe this one.
No printing dot matrix.

 

Not an expert on these prints, but I am seeing 2 possible differences. Paper appears different on these 2 prints and yours has some areas where the ink is weak. Possibly a copy of the original, for instance a photolithograph of the original lithograph. As I have mentioned before when you see an original Currier and Ives in person, you know right away.

 

Thank you very much @Lithographer .
That's definitely a good possibility.
Mikey