Find Lots

• Auction House:
  Leski Auctions
• Sale Name:
  Australian & Historical
• Sale Date:
  13 Jun 2020 ~ 12noon (AEST) - Session 1: Lots 1 - 667
  14 Jun 2020 ~ 12noon (AEST) - Session 2: Lots 668 - 941
• Lot #:
  321
• Lot Description:
  NEW YORK TIMES - CIVIL WAR ERA - : 1863 selection
  comprising editions for Feb.15, Jul.18 & 29, Aug.2 & 5, Oct,7, 24, & 31; the Jul.18, edition reviewing the Siege of Vicksburg (July 4) the correspondent noting “the almost impassable natural obstacles that opposed Grant’s army in the late siege” (Vicksburg located on a high river bluff) and the Draft Riots (Jul.13-16) with headlines “Quiet Restored” and “A Peaceful Day in the Metropolis”; plus political & city governance news, theatre productions, monetary affairs, shipping & railroad departures and advertisements noting Smith & Brother’s Pale Ale (beer barrell illustration) and Helmbold’s “Extract Buchu” (tonic & invigorator, lighthouse illustration); all the journals are individually presented in beautiful gilt-lettered bespoke hardbound folios (43.5x57.5cm). (9 items)
• Estimate:
  A$300 - 400
• Realised Price:
  $0.00
• Category:
  Books & Manuscripts

This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.