PRO-LINCOLN ANTI-SLAVERY "COPPERHEADS IN COUNCIL" NEW HAMPSHIRE CIVIL WAR BROADSIDE.
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Winning Bid:
$649.00 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
2
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, November 6, 2019 9:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #228 - Part 1
Value Code:
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Item Description
16.5x21.5" mat w/11.5x16.5" opening. Woodcut at top center captioned "Knights Of The Golden Council In Secret Session" depicts a gathering of snakes, seven labeled "G. W. Stevens," "J. H. Steele," "J. H. George," "D. Marcy," "E. Burke," "Dr. Nat Batchelder" and the largest at top center former President Franklin Pierce. Latin text at center of gathering translates to "And Everything Of That Sort." Text of broadside features anti-Emancipation Proclamation and Anti-Lincoln quotes by each of the named figures and concludes w/"In Contrast To The Above, Read The Following Words Of Stephen A. Douglas: 'There Can Be No Neutrals In This War; Only Patriots And Traitors" and headline text "Men Of New Hampshire! Will You Vote The Ticket Made Up By Such Men?" Hinged at top l/r to backing board. A 1.25" vertical tear at top center and well flattened horizontal and vertical folds. Displays Fine. Professionally double matted and ready for framing.
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