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Lot 280
Sale 1310 - American Historical Ephemera and Photography, Featuring African Americana
Feb 27, 2024
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$300 -
500
Price Realized
$191
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Lot Description
[CIVIL WAR]. A group of 9 illustrated covers featuring political cartoons depicting African American subjects.
Cover illustrations highlight themes and subjects including Jefferson Davis, Fort Monroe, General Butler, contraband, and secession, with captions such as "The Result of Secession;" "Secession;" "Dixie's Land;" and "Volunteer Sappers and Miners from the F. F. V.—or Merchandise Contraband of War." One by D. Murphy's Son, New York. Together, 9 covers, each 5 5/8 x 3 1/8 in., or smaller. Conditions vary.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.