AMER AUGUST 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, August 24, 2015.
FINE ENGRAVING OF CUSTER AND 2 RAILROAD PASSES DIRECT FROM LIBBIE CUSTER DESCENT.First pass from the War Department "Mrs. General Custer on the Government Steamer to Richmond". Libbie was to join General Custer in the fallen Confederate capital at Civil War's end. Second pass partially printed for General Custer and party of veterans from Cincinnati to Toledo in 1872. Engraving of Custer is from the last photographs taken in New York City just prior to Little Big Horn campaign. SIZE: 9-1/2" x 6" engraving. PROVENANCE: General George A and Elizabeth Custer, Margaret Flood (Libbie Custer's personal assistant), Spink Smythe, Lot 1087 2 passes, August 22, 2012. Engraving May 23, 2013. CONDITION: Passes very good with minor soiling. Engraving which measures about 9-1/2" x 6" has several creases at edges, a tear at bottom, soiling and foxing and is light stained where once framed. 48441-15 JS (1,500-2,500)