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Vicksburg Daily Citizen: Original July 2/4, 1863 Wallpaper Issue.. ...
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Vicksburg Daily Citizen: Original July 2/4, 1863 Wallpaper Issue.This is a very rare wallpaper edition of the Vicksburg Daily Citizen that was published after the fall of Vicksburg by the occupying Federal troops. A copy of the July 2, 1863 edition with slight changes including the note at the bottom of the last column, the issue measures 12 x 19-inches, framed under glass to an overall size of 16 ¾ x 25 ¾-inches. Titled 'The Daily Citizen and listing "J. M. Swords" as the proprietor at the top of the left column, Union troops reprinted the July 2nd issue adding the note that General Grant had "caught the rabbit" referring to their victory, occupation of the city, and taking control of the newspaper.
Condition: Some light foxing, old mounting offsetting at the upper corners, otherwise very good condition. Not examined out of the frame.
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2023 December 11 Arms & Armor, Civil War & Militaria Signature® Auction #6279 (go to Auction Home page)
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