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Auction 138, Lot 351
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"Panorama of Richmond, Virginia, After its Capture by the Federals"

Subject: Richmond, Virginia & Civil War

Period: 1865 (dated)

Publication: Illustrated London News

Color: Black & White

Size:
20.3 x 13.5 inches
51.6 x 34.3 cm
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Published in the October 21, 1865 issue of The Illustrated London News, this view shows the city of Richmond after the fires were set by the retreating Confederate forces. Confederate General Ewell ordered his troops to set fire to many strategic locations including tobacco warehouses, Shockoe warehouse, along with Mayo and Dibrell's warehouse to name a few. The Union forces put out the fires as they entered the city but nearly a third of the city was burned before the flames were finally extinguished. Additional text and illustrations on verso.

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Condition: A

There are tiny binding holes near the centerfold, else fine.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $110

Closed on 12/7/2011

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