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Great Marsh: The Collection of a Virginia Gentleman

Sat, Jun 13, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Jun 14, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Lot 108

A Good Group of 19th Century Ephemera

Estimate: $200 - $400

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including five carte de visites of Ulysses S. Grant, 4 x 2-1/2 in., very good; Civil War era Bible, 1851, issued to the soldiers in the Civil War, this one belonging to Israel Losey of the 14th Regiment, Michigan Infantry, with his ownership stamp on the front free endpaper, in full leather, all edges gilt, 5-3/4 x 3-3/4 in., very good, some wear at the extremities; Richmond Light Dragoons document, 1849, 6 x 7-1/4 in., near fine; 1809 letter, 10 x 8 in., very good, evidence of folding; Civil War drawing, no date, "Rebel cavalry of Hampton's Brigade on Hauser's Ridge- Battle of Sharpsburg," mounted on a leather board from a book, 7-1/4 x 10-1/2 in., very good . Notes: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Tharpe Collection

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