December 6-8, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2023
Lot consists of: (A) "Custer's Last Battle" by Brigadier General Edward S. Godfrey with introduction and comments by Eugene McAuliffe. Appears complete with all 39 pages. Light staining to covers, pages intact and legible. CONDITION: Good. (B) "Boots and Saddles or Life in Dakota with General Custer" by Elizabeth Custer, 1885. Appears complete with all 39 pages. Light staining to covers, pages intact and legible. CONDITION: Good. (C) Contained inside the cover of "Boots and Saddles" is an ALS written by Elizabeth Custer regarding her stay at her friend Mrs. Fairbanks' house and thanking her for the lovely accommodations. There is also a copy of a newspaper article about Mrs. Custer and other widows of the 7th Cavalry. The letter is folded and tearing at the seam but does not detract from the content. Ink is slightly faded but legible. Newspaper article is in 2 pieces. CONDITION: Good. These pieces are former Dr. John K. Lattimer Collection and the letter is accompanied by a James Spence Authentication Full Letter of Authenticity.
Item Dimensions: 8" X 6"
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