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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 107

Commodore John L. Worden Signed

Estimate: $300 - $500

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Document, 1870 John L. Worden (1818- 1897), Civil War admiral who commanded the Monitor against the Merrimack in the first battle of ironclad ships, a partially printed document from the Navy Department Bureau of Navigation and Office of Detail, framed with a print "First Navel Combat Between Iron Vessels," 1862, (frame) 19 x 14-1/2 in. print shows some foxing and very slight edge wear, document has evidence of folds, slight edge wear and two spots of worming. 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

Condition

print shows some foxing and very slight edge wear, document has evidence of folds, slight edge wear and two spots of worming

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