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Rare Early Civil War Print of a Surface Projection of Charleston Harbor Titled "View of Ft. Sumpter". Probably issued prior to the bombardment, as the fort is shown flying the U.S. flag. 22" x 7", hand water colored. Shows all the forts, as well as the city of Charleston with individual buildings, Sullivan's Island and the Moultrie Hotel. "L. Prang & Co. Lith./ 34 merchants Row Boston" at lower left, "By W. A. Williams, Civil Engineer/ 25 Merchants Row Boston" at lower right. "For Sale by Redding & Co. Boston" at bottom. Scattered foxing but very sound and the first example we've seen.

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Auction Dates
December, 2009
12th Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 1
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Sold on Dec 12, 2009 for: $179.25
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