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1858 Trans Atlantic Cable Broadside "Extra"....
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1858 Trans Atlantic Cable Broadside "Extra". 9" x 10 3/4" (sight) and overall 13 3/4" x 15 3/4" framed, dated August 17 (1858), fine condition. The piece is President Buchanan's response of congratulation by Queen Victoria on the completion of the laying of the cable, in part "The President cordially reciprocates the congratulations of Her Majesty the Queen, on the success of the great International enterprise accomplished by science, skill, and indomitable energies of the two Continents". At the bottom in period ink it reads in part "Great excitement - in Frederick all the bells in town are ringing, great cause of rejoicing". A great extra pertaining to a monumental scientific success!Auction Info
2020 February 22 - 23 Americana & Political Signature Auction - Dallas #6215 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
February, 2020
22nd-23rd
Saturday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 15
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