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Ephemera
AMERICAN
PHILATELIC SOCIETY PROGRAM. A rare opportunity for the archivist/philatelist to procure this scarce
document printed for the historical Diamond Jubilee Banquet
in Chicago 1946. The inside page contains photos of Past Presidents; John
K. Tiffany, Schuyler B. Bradt, current prexy Donald F. Lybarger & president
of the Chicago Philatelic Society, Charles C. Kirshbaum.
PHILIP
H. SHERIDAN. Civil War Union General a West Point graduate,
1853. Given command of the Army of the Potomac by Grant. As commander of
Army of Shenandoah he destroyed all Confederate supplies in the Valley.
In 1864 he severed Lee's communications with the South forcing Lee to begin
retreat to Appomattox. In the final operations his troops cut off Lee from
any further withdrawal & the Confederate surrender followed.
This neat CDV image engraved by R. Whitechurch from a photo. A few edge
spots prevent this from being pristine.
GEORGE
B. McCLELLAN. Civil War Union General whose war record
is well known. His attempt to wrest the presidency from Abraham Lincoln
in 1864, was unsuccessful. For the specialist who is willing
to overlook a bit of foxing, this is a scarce image by the famous Boston
lithographer, Louis Prang
ROBERT
ANDERSON. Civil War Union General. An almost pristine
CDV, the backside carries his printed rank & name, serving the purpose
for which it was designed. When secession seemed certain, Gen. Anderson
was sent to command forts at Charlestown Harbor, SC. On Dec 20, 1860,
SC seceded & 6 days later Anderson spiked the guns at Fort Moultrie
and moved the garrison to Ft. Sumter, which he surrendered after siege on
April 13, 1861. Promoted to Brig. Gen. May 1861, he helped save Kentucky
for the Union. History has not awarded this fine soldier the credit he
justly deserves. A rare chance to procure this fine image.
STAMP CASE, COLUMBIAN EXPO.
A magnificent, stoutly constructed & hinged stamp case adorned with a bust
of Columbus in high relief in "coin" circle on the lid. Below is
engraved, COLUMBIAN POSTAGE STAMPS. The reverse has a fancy oval engraved,
"CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR 1893". For the philatelist or EXPO
collector who seeks the ultimate in a stamp case. CIVIL
WAR RECRUITMENT FUND. A very scarce document reflecting the effort
of small Maine towns to finance & meet enlistment quotas in rural
areas. Often young farm boys were paid to substitute for those who could
afford to pay "bounties" to these men in need of money to buy land or
pay family debts. As could be expected, many never returned from the War Between
The States to collect their bonuses & their money went to a
beneficiary. For the serious Civil War student, an uncommon document to
illustrate this process. Condition is very fine, a 1/2 inch piece of archival
tape on the reverse closes a spindle hole in lower left. Excellent size: 7
1/4 x 3 1/4.
PRESIDENT NIXON-VP
AGNEW. For the specialist seeking memorabilia of prominent
Americans who left the White House under tragic circumstances. Offered is a 2
1/2 inches in diameter 1/4 inch thick beautifully engraved medal
HOOVER,
HERBERT, U.S. President. A campaign license plate, 5 ¼ x 14 ¾ inches,
1932. A forerunner of the political bumper sticker. This black & white auto tag
let the world know that Hoover, not FDR was your man. Light rusting and wear,
else VG. Plus book: WHY YOU SHOULD VOTE FOR PRESIDENT HOOVER BY Bill Marsh Age
14 and Bub Marsh Age 12 , 96 pp. 1932. Henley Publishing Co. New York. The
young Marsh brothers of New Milford, CT were great fans of Hoover’s and this was
their second book about the president. Apparently most Americans disregarded the
youngster’s sage advise at the polls. This is a sound copy and includes the
original dust jacket which has the slightest paper loss.
PASSPORT.
Issued to R.G. Shaw of NY in 1838 in Manila. Noted ship Levant.
BROCKTON (MASS) FAIR "The Governor's Day" sheet music by
Sylvester B. Grant, compliments of Old Colony Piano Co. It shows only the
slightest signs of wear. For the musical or Fair specialist, this is a
delightful treasure to frame. (The shading difference is a scanning phenomenon,
being two scans joined to make it fit.) Overall 11x14inches
NEW BLACK EAGLE JAZZ BAND 10th
Anniversary Concert at Boston’s Symphony Hall in 1982. (U.S. CIVIL WAR NEWS) ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS
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Foreign News (page 2)is this important news item: AMERICA..".President Lincoln
has presented General Grant with the commission of Lt. General in presence of
the whole Cabinet. Grant after visiting the Army of the Potomac returned with
Meade to Washington and left immediately for the west. The New York World News
asserts that Grant has recommended the concentration of forces for the capture
of Richmond.".." Rumors of General Meade's removal from command are again
current at Washington. It appears that Generals Sickles and Doubleday assert
that Meade issued an order for a retreat after the first day's fight at
Gettysburg. This however, Meade denies point blank in a letter to Reverdy
Johnson, admitting however, that he had arranged before the battle to take a
safer position, and one where he could more advantageously accept battle, and
dwelling with particular tenacity upon the point that that could not be a
retreat which was to take place without a fight."
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