American Historical Ephemera & Photography, Featuring Property from the James Milgram, M.D., Collection of Broadsides, Ephemeral Americana & Historical Documents

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Lot 488

[CIVIL WAR]. The Herald Extra, The War Begun. Virginia Invaded by the Government Troops. Arlington Heights Taken and Fortified. Alexandria Seized. Col. Ellsworth Killed... Newburyport, MA: 24 May 1861.

Lot 488

[CIVIL WAR]. The Herald Extra, The War Begun. Virginia Invaded by the Government Troops. Arlington Heights Taken and Fortified. Alexandria Seized. Col. Ellsworth Killed...Newburyport, MA: 24 May 1861.

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Estimate: $400 - $600

Estimate$400 – $600

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[CIVIL WAR]. The Herald Extra, The War Begun. Virginia Invaded by the Government Troops. Arlington Heights Taken and Fortified. Alexandria Seized. Col. Ellsworth Killed...Newburyport, MA: 24 May 1861.

5 x 14 1/2 in. letterpress broadside (some toning, ledge crease lines, light edge and corner wear, including few chips).

An "Extra" broadside published by the Boston Herald at the opening of the war with the dramatic headlines reflecting the chaotic early days. It particularly includes the actions of Colonel Elmer Ellsworth and the early skirmishes in Alexandria, VA.

Property from the James Milgram, M.D., Collection of Broadsides, Ephemeral Americana, and Historical Documents

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Katie Horstman

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katiehorstman@freemansauction.com 513.666.4958

Ms. Horstman has spent over a decade specializing in historic photography and Americana at auction. During her tenure, she has overseen several notable single owner auctions, including property from the inventory of celebrated Americana and antique arms expert Norm Flayderman. During her time with the firm, she has maintained an active membership in the Daguerreian Society. Ms. Horstman holds an MA in Art History from the University of Cincinnati and a BA in Art History from The Ohio State University.

American Historical Ephemera & Photography, Featuring Property from the James Milgram, M.D., Collection of Broadsides, Ephemeral Americana & Historical Documents

[CIVIL WAR]. The Herald Extra, The War Begun. Virginia Invaded by the Government Troops. Arlington Heights Taken and Fortified. Alexandria Seized. Col. Ellsworth Killed...Newburyport, MA: 24 May 1861.

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