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Lot 279
[CIVIL WAR]. A group of 10 illustrated covers featuring political cartoons depicting African American subjects.
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$300 - 500
Price Realized
$191
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[CIVIL WAR]. A group of 10 illustrated covers featuring political cartoons depicting African American subjects.

Cover illustrations highlight themes and subjects including Jefferson Davis, General Butler, George Washington, Uncle Sam, the Mason & Dixon Line, southern chivalry, contraband, and royalty, with captions such as "One of the F.F.V's after his Contraband. General Butler 'can't see it;'" "A King for the South;" "Wait 'till the War is Over;" "I'se Contraband;" and "Southern Chivalry. Richmond, Va." Makers include Magee, Philadelphia; Mumford & Co., Cincinnati; J.E. Haves, [Boston]; and D. Murphy's Son, New York. Together, 10 covers, each 5 5/8 x 3 1/8 in., or smaller. Conditions vary, though largely fair.

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