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Spanish-American War: Relics from the Sinking of the U.S.S. Maine, the Event that Triggered the War.... (Total: 6 Items)
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Spanish-American War: Relics from the Sinking of the U.S.S. Maine, the Event that Triggered the War. Including: an inscribed copy of Captain Charles D. Sigsbee's The 'Maine', An Account of her Destruction in Havana Harbor: The Personal Narrative of Captain Charles D. Sigsbee, U.S. N., (New York: The Century Co., 1899), xiv, 270 pages, octavo, with original cloth illustrated boards, inscribed, "U.S. Flagship 'Brooklyn', New York, December 22, 1905 / Presented with my kindest regards to Mr. & Mrs. William Astor Chandler. This dull book - undramatic by intention - but truthful - also by intention. / Charles D. Sigsbee, Rear Admiral, U. S. Navy"; a 1.25" section of round steel with an affixed paper label that reads, "Piece of anchor chain mooring the Maine when blown up"; a wood slat, 13.5" x 1.75", with an affixed paper label that reads, "Taken from the Battleship Maine, blown up in Havana Harbor, Feb. 15/98 at 9:40 P.M. Total on board 354. Saved 101. Killed 253."; an iron bar, 8.5" long and a length of nautical rope, 7.5" in a box upon which is written, "Original pieces from Maine"; and an United States naval officers cast interlocking dress belt buckle stamped, "Relic U.S.S. Maine". The book has wear and soiling to the cover, else very good. All other pieces fine.Auction Info
2009 December Signature Arms & Militaria Including Civil War Auction #6021 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2009
12th
Saturday
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